YOUnique Studio

09/16/2026

After the Storm Productions has called it! This Friday is sold out. Saturday is nearly sold out. Always a Little Bit Tipsy runs two weekends!

In two days, TIPSY comes to life at the Waldron Firebay! Opening night is SOLD OUT, but there are tickets for the rest of the run still available (but going fast!)

Get your tickets at http://afterthestorm.ludus.com today. You won't want to miss this show - full of heart, humor, hope (and a couple naughty jokes).

September 18: SOLD OUT
September 19: Going Fast
September 20: best opening weekend availability

September 24-27: a good amount of tickets left right now, but we don't expect them to last long!

09/13/2026

✨ Community Partner Event ✨

After the Storm Productions and YOUnique Studio, and the Bloomington Arts Commission, are proud to present a brand-new musical, Always A Little Bit Tipsy.

Tom’s story is our story. Always a Little Bit Tipsy is a story about the violence of small shames, the masks we build to survive, and the radical, glittering act of becoming whole. Through this all-new original musical, audiences will experience Tom's story as he faces who he was, wrestles through his doubts, and becomes more and more himself. We all of us have a little bit of Tipsy in us just begging to break free. Note: this show contains sensitive topics, language, and situations and may not be suitable for all audiences.

The show runs September 18-27 in the Waldron Firebay.
Tickets available at afterthestorm.ludus.com.

Find more information at afterthestormproductions.com/tipsy.

09/13/2026

It’s load-in day for Always a Little Bit Tipsy!

09/11/2026

On a very heavy day, it's nice to be reminded you are surrounded by a loving, supportive community. Thank you to everyone who has helped push this massive project forward! https://AlwaysALittleBitTipsy.com

09/10/2026

Thanks to Connie Shakalis and the The Herald-Times for this fantastic article. The entire community has been so supportive of this massive project!

"Always a Little Bit Tipsy” is about to be performed Sept. 18-27 at the Waldron Firebay.

09/07/2026

Thank YOU to Taste of India for providing lunch for our crew on September 13! Stop by September 9 to have your own great meal at the restaurant, mention Always a Little Bit Tipsy, and they’ll also donate 15% of your bill to our production!

We love our friends at Taste of India and we're so excited they're partnering with After the Storm, YOUnique Studio, and Tipsy and Tootsie Teasedale for a fundraiser for Always a Little Bit Tipsy!

Grab your favorite Indian food on WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 (ALL DAY!) and 15% of your total will go to Tipsy! (Opening September 18 - tickets at afterthestorm.ludus.com)

09/06/2026

The final table reading before rehearsals began in earnest. Always a Little Bit Tipsy September 17-27, 2026 at the Ivy Tech John Waldron Arts Center Firebay.

04/26/2026

The cat’s out of the bag!

Tom Ping-Slater and Robert Ping-Slater have been talking for over three years about telling his story through a performance medium. We finally have a stellar team who have come together to make it happen. And it’s moving quickly!

In partnership with After the Storm Productions and Tipsy and Tootsie Teasedale, the original musical “Always a Little Bit Tipsy” will be performed in Bloomington in September. Stay tuned for details and opportunities for you to get involved!