The Passion Theatre will present “Darkest Before the Dawn: A Gay Cabaret,” for two weekends, beginning March 23 at Euclid Avenue United Methodist Church, 405 S. Euclid, Oak Park.

Performances will affirm LGBT persons through monologues and songs. The show is being developed with the talents of a number of Chicago-area actors and singers.

The performance schedule includes 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, March 25-26 and April 1-2, and 2 p.m. Sundays, March 27 and April 3. Tickets are $15 each; call 1-773-426-1168 or e-mail PassionTheatre@gmail.com.

An opening-night reception is planned for March 25.