Raise Your Voice

This week, I had something quieter planned. But the world changed again. In this episode, I turn to the musicals that don’t offer escape — they offer resistance.From the seductive silence of Cabaret, to the resurrected rage of Parade, to the looped lament of A Strange Loop, these stories don’t just entertain. They protest. They prophesy. They pray.This is a theology of theatre-as-truth-telling. Of sacred memory and unfiltered survival. Of musicals that refuse to stay silent.📖 Based on the essay published on Musical Midrash:https://dustinwilsor.substack.comFeaturing:🎭 Cabaret, Parade, A Strange Loop🕊 Jeremiah, James Cone, and Black prophetic lament🎶 “This Is Not Over Yet,” Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing, and psalms in survival mode💡 Themes of memory, queer theology, fascism, and sacred refusalWith quotes from Prepare Ye, the Way of the Lord: A Theology of Musical Theatre for the Church, the Stage, and the Sanctuary🔖 Topics: Musical Theatre | Protest | Process Theology | Lament | Queer Survival | Sacred Storytelling🔔 Like, subscribe, and share if the revolution is already singing. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit dustinwilsor.substack.com/subscribe