Solo Play EMPTY Set for 2026 Premiere and Global Stage
EMPTY, the highly anticipated solo play written and performed by Hera Anderson, premieres this January 2026 in the United States, before expanding to international festivals and embarking on a worldwide tour through 2027.
Blending humor, vulnerability, and fearless originality, EMPTY offers a captivating theatrical experience that speaks to resilience, visibility, and the pursuit of dreams. At once deeply personal and universally resonant, the play invites audiences across the globe to laugh, reflect, and connect.
Highlights
- World Premiere: January 2026 (United States festival circuit)
- International Tour: Continues through 2027 with performances worldwide
- Unique Format: A one-act solo performance combining sharp comedy and raw honesty
- Cultural Impact: Amplifies LGBTQIA+ voices and celebrates authentic storytelling
Synopsis:
Empty is a 30-minute solo play that follows Eliza, a trans woman filming a YouTube house tour in an ’empty’ apartment. As she guides her imagined online audience through each room, she uses comedy, sharp wit, and vulnerability to reveal the struggles of survival, resilience, and belonging. The ’empty’ space becomes a metaphor for both rejection and possibility, reflecting Eliza’s pursuit of identity and dreams in a world that often overlooks her. Blending humor with raw honesty, Empty offers an intimate theatrical experience that is both deeply personal and universally resonant.
About the Artist
Artist Bio:
Hera Anderson is a trans/non-binary artist, performer, and creator based in Los Angeles. Her work spans theatre, dance, and performance art, with a focus on amplifying LGBTQIA+ stories through bold, personal, and interdisciplinary storytelling. She is the writer and performer of Empty, her debut solo play, and has also created performance and dance-based projects presented in festivals and exhibitions, including the Pride Wisdom Dance Project (2023). She wrote, acted in, and received recognition for her short film Black Rose, which explores identity and resilience through a cinematic lens. She is also a published author of multiple works of fiction and poetry. Hera’s practice centers on resilience, self-expression, and queer representation across mediums. She believes in the transformative power of live performance to both entertain and challenge audiences, and her goal is to bring authentic trans and queer voices to contemporary theatre.
Main Image: Courtesy of EMPTY
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