Invitation-only industry readings of Dishin’ With Divine, a new play written and directed by Donnie (Off-Broadway's Make Me Gorgeous!), will be held April 4 at noon and 4 PM at Ripley Grier Studios in Manhattan.

Josh Lamon, currently playing Stefan in Broadway's Death Becomes Her, will star as the late beloved drag artist. Stage directions will be read by Darius Rose, a.k.a. Jackie Cox.

In this solo show about the star of Hairspray and Pink Flamingos, audiences will meet the man behind the dress, Harris Glenn Milstead, as he relives the ups and downs of his career, cut short at only 42 years of age.

“Divine said, ‘I am an entertainer, an actor, not a drag queen. My favorite part of dressing in drag is getting out of it. Drag is my work clothes. I only put it on when someone pays me to.’ I found that statement interesting. That’s what drove me to delve as much as I could into Harris Glen Milstead’s life, which included Divine but not exclusively,” says creator Donnie in a statement. “He was a son, a friend, a lover and yes, an actor, entertainer that just happened to be outrageous and whom the press called, ‘The First Lady of Trash Cinema.’ I want the audience to get to know what made Harris tick—what talent John Waters saw and what as People Magazine coined, ‘The drag queen of the century.’ I love writing shows that explore gay icons and how they succeeded.”

Visceral Entertainment is general manager. Becky Abramowitz is stage manager. The upcoming reading is presented by triangle productions.

Theatre professionals can direct inquiries regarding the reading to contact@visceral-entertainment.com.