Bring your computer or smartphone and follow in the footsteps of Jawn, a new drag king, as he walks home after his first show…. right before the pandemic.
This audio performance is an interactive experience that is designed to be listened to while exploring Philadelphia. The version on this page is for those completing the Google Maps version.
Audio can be paused as needed. The performance can be completed all at once or completed in multiple segments. It is available on demand and can be completed at any time.
Audio directions will be given throughout the show to tell you when to turn and where to go. If you ever get lost, you can go to the location listed in the name of the track that you are listening to. Listen to the rest of the track at that location and you will then be able to continue with the show from there. You’ll be starting at the intersection of S. 9th Street and Washington Avenue.
You will need a smartphone, tablet, or computer with access to the internet. Headphones are recommended for a more immersive experience. The experience will utilize Google Maps’ Street View functionality.
Content Considerations For The Show
The Birth of Jawn is unapologetically queer. It tells the story of queer people and talks about the issues that are important to them. That said, this show is not meant to represent all queer or trans people, just like (insert mainstream theatre production here) is not meant to represent all straight or cis gender people.
This version of events feels true to how they happened in real life, but details have been fictionalized in order to create a streamlined narrative.
The Birth of Jawn contains some explicit language and is recommended for mature audiences. It includes the full name of the Philadelphia Dyke March throughout the show. It also uses the word f**k in tracks noted with “adult language” in its name.
The track with the “Lil Nas X” label talks explicitly about queerness and religion and touches on explicit homophobia in a religious context. You can skip this track if needed and it will not impact your participation in the rest of the piece.
The Birth of Jawn 