How does a shame-ridden, evangelical gay boy become a well-adjusted, adventurous sexual health educator?

Sexologist Jallen Rix brings his innovative queer sex positivity to the stage in a groundbreaking solo performance piece, S TAKE IN THE GROUND: Celebrating the Intersection of Self Pleasuring and Self-Compassion

. It is part memoir, part sex info, and part Faerie ritual. Dr. Rix deftly exposes the damaging sexual shame and stigmas our society still dumps upon the innocence and benefits of self-pleasuring. 

"It's been quite the experience to re-create for audiences key moments in my childhood where sexual shame got it's start in the context of religious abuse." No stranger to the stage, Rix spent two decades as a full-time singer/songwriter, and is now a Professor, teaching graduate students at the Institute for Advanced Study of Human Sexuality. "Storytelling transcends a classroom and allows a vulnerability to which anyone can connect. I love it!"

Director Richard H. Jessup saw Jallen's initial reading of STAKE IN THE GROUND, and recognized its theatricality right away.  "Not only do Jallen's stories have important content for the public to hear, but his presence on stage is entertaining, humorous and a poignant portrayal of a survivor finding his way in a world of judgment. I had to be involved, and I was honored when Jallen asked me to direct thi s premiere!" Richard has directed and/or choreographed over 80 pro ductions, and is currently working on original projects up and down the West Coast.

R ix' whirl-wind style of storytelling has the audience diving into Palm Springs pool parties, sunning on nude beaches, hangin' out in San Francisco jack-off clubs and dancing around the maypole at Radical Faerie gatherings (No, he won't be masturbating on stage, but he might lose track of his clothes)! The ensuing spiritual, sexual, emotional, and intellectual mashup erupts into a hilarious celebration of authentic humanity which everyone can relate to and enjoy. Buckle your seat belt, you're in store for a fun and engaging ride... and you might end up having hotter sex as a result!