A rent increase for a legendary lesbian bar threatens its existence, and Darcy has a plan to save it. Is the 90's-themed Lesbian Pageant she dreams up as a fundraiser the answer? Or do the lesbians around her have different ideas about what needs to be saved? The Sugar Hole skips through time and space—real and imagined—exploring what it means to be a lesbian in a lesbian community, the importance of spaces for queer people, and what makes someone feel they belong. Part zany comedy, part pageant, and fully heart-filled, The Sugar Hole speaks directly to what makes a community, a community.

Development History

Fuse Theatre Ensemble’s OUTwright Festival May 2026

One week of rehearsal and tech culminating in an advanced stage reading directed by Tamara Carroll. Sound and video design by Patrick Lee and lighting design by Kelly Terry. Cast included Virginia Baeta, Amy Driesler, Treasure Lunan, Ashlee Radney and Sammy Rat Rios. Stage Directions by Saren Nof Snyder. This workshop was funded by Regional Arts and Culture Council (RACC) (Photos by Sarah Crumb)

Portland Center Stage’s JAW Festival July 2025

One week of rehearsal and development culminating in a public staged reading directed by Tamara Carroll with dramaturgy by Taylor Barfield and Kamilah Bush. Cast included: Virginia Baeta, Jasmine Cottrell, Amy Driesler, Treasure Lunan and Sammy Rat Rios. Stage Directions by Tyharra Cozier.

Fertile Ground Festival April 2024

First public staged reading directed by Tamera Lyn with dramaturgy by Tamara Carroll. Cast included: Virginia Baeta, Jasmine Cottrell, Amy Driesler and Treasure Lunan.

“This play, by Amy Driesler and Virginia Baeta, jumps head first into difficult but important conversations about community, belonging, and having spaces where you can be yourself. It’s also smart and funny and pokes gentle fun at us all in the best possible way. This is another one I’m excited to see continue to develop.” Krista Garver, Broadway World

First development workshop January 2024

First development workshop of script with Tamara Carroll as director and dramaturg culminating in an invited Zoom reading. Cast included: Virginia Baeta, Amy Driesler, Treasure Lunan and Tamera Lyn. This workshop was funded by Regional Arts and Culture Council (RACC)