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Item Finding Satan : from cult to cult culture(2022-05-06) Collins, Ronald Gene; Habeck, Michelle M.; Dawson, KathrynGay bars are regarded as special places for the LGBTQ community who frequent them and have existed for many years to serve a multitude of purposes including places of celebration, refuge, health clinics, and venues for fundraisers. In this thesis project, I use autoethnographic methods and theatrical installation to explore my coming out story: from my exit from a religious cult to my acceptance into the gay community and culture. Working from personal reflection and research, this paper explores the design and implementation of the Finding Satan immersive installation. The installation reflects on gay bar culture from the 80’s to now, sharing examples of small-town bars, how people connect, and how the AIDS epidemic affected how gay bars were utilized. I share my story and journey with others within the installation, as my personal history often echoes and aligns with the experience of other gay people in the United States.