Burning Leaves

Burning Leaves is an original play produced by TOSOS (The Other Side of Silence), New York's oldest LGBTQ+ theatre company. In need of a fresh start, Matt Leland, a young actor on the run from New York, takes a job teaching at a small high school in the Midwest — where he finds himself feeling unprepared for the unexpected challenges that await. His most talented student is Jesse Wade, a troubled sixteen-year-old on the verge of coming out. Isolated in the small conservative town, Jesse desperately needs a gay role model — and other things Matt may or may not be able to provide. Burning Leaves is a humorous, compassionate play that asks serious questions about education, friendship, and love. Performances are held at the Gural Theatre at A.R.T./NY in New York City, with previews beginning September 24, 2026, opening September 26, 2026, and closing October 18, 2026. Network/Studio: TOSOS (The Other Side of Silence) at Gural Theatre, A.R.T./NY Genres: Drama, Comedy-Drama, LGBTQ+, Coming-of-Age