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Bluebonnet Court Jo Anne Glover, Chris Buess photo: Coast Highway Photography   Written by Zsa Zsa Gershick Directed by Delicia Turner Sonnenberg Produced by Diversionary Theatre and Moxie Theatre In 1944, wisecracking Helen Burke (nee Berkowitz) is on her way from Manhattan to Hollywood, and a coveted spot as an MGM contract writer. When her car breaks down on the outskirts of Austin, Texas, she finds aspects of American culture that are deeply troubling, and difficult to confront. Beneath the story’s comic veil, racism, anti-Jewish sentiments, homophobia, and a fear of the “other” are discovered; as well as finding family in the most unusual places. Cast includes: Chris Buess, Monique Gaffney, Jo Anne Glover, Lisel Gorell-Getz, Fred Harlow, Leigh Scarritt, Wendy Waddell. “Bluebonnet Court” won the 2007 GLAAD “Media Award for Outstanding Los Angeles Theatre.” Playwright Zsa Zsa Gershick is the author of “Secret Service: Untold Stories of Lesbians in the Military” (Alyson, 2005), and was a 2005 NPR “Summer Reading Pick,” and a 2006 winner of ForeWord Magazine’s “Best Gay & Lesbian Nonfiction Book of the Year.” Gershick’s “Gay Old Girls” (Alyson Books, 1998), was winner of ForeWord’s “Best Gay & Lesbian Nonfiction Book of the Year,” a finalist for the “Lambda Literary Award,” and a nominee for the American Library Association’s “Best Gay & Lesbian Book.” Her screenplay “Rozzie & Harriet” (Marion Levine co-writer) was a 1999 Los Angeles OutFest finalist. March 20-April 13, 2008 - Thursdays 7:30pm, Friday, Saturdays 8pm, Sundays 2 and 7pm Diversionary Theatre, 4545 Park Blvd., San Diego, California Wheelchair accessible $29 Thursday, Sunday and Mondays / $31 Fridays / $33 Saturdays / students, seniors, military $4-off Information/reservation: 619-220-0097 Information: boxoffice@diversionary.org

Burnt Fields Micail Buse Andy Anthony, Tygar Hicks, Chad Jayson photo: West Ramsey   Written by Jimmy Cliff George and Kurt Gregory VanDover Directed by Kurt Kurtis and West Ramsey Produced by the Lambda Players Just past the turn-of-the-century, down a lonely stretch of road in the middle of the woods, is found the fictional small town of Burnt Fields, Mississippi. Three young lovers set into motion a chain of events that haunt the town’s inhabitants forever. Bigotry, friendship, prejudice, and revenge are all found in this hypnotic and tender lesson for life. Burnt Fields began as a series of unconnected monologues written by Jimmy Cliff George. He collaborated with Kurt Gregory VanDover, intertwining the stories, creating a tapestry of small town life. The first version of the play was performed in 1992, at the Sacramento Metropolitan Community Church, after receiving a new works award grant through the Sacramento Metropolitan Arts Commission. This production of Burnt Fields is being performed in honor, and in memory of, Jimmy Cliff George. Cast includes: Jackie Schultz, Mark Hoffman, Kurt Kurtis, Tygar Hicks, Chad Jayson, Andy Anthony, Micail Buse, Noemi Rios, Cameron Smith, Carissa Meagher, Olivia Stevensen, Mahlon Hall, Lynnette Blaney, Brittany Sims. March 21-April 20, 2008 - Friday, Saturdays: 8pm; March 30, April 13, 20 4pm The Studio Theatre, 1028 R St., Sacramento, California Wheelchair accessible $13-16.50 Information: boxoffice@lambdaplayers.com Reservation: 916-444-8229

———— April 2008 Openings ——————

The Butterfly Effect Leon Acord, Jeffrey Hartgraves, P.A. Cooley photo: Kent Taylor   Written by Jeffrey Hartgraves and cast Directed by Leon Acord Produced by Theatre Rhinoceros and Larilee Productions Variety Show and auction to assist Jeffrey Hartgraves, one of San Francisco’s stage favorites. Friends of Jeffrey — from all aspects of the artistic community — gather to support him with this benefit gala. Included is a live and on-line auction of donated works, raffles, and an evening filled with music and laughter. Jeffrey, Bay Area veteran playwright, director and actor, was diagnosed with bone cancer in 2005. Following a year of remission, he wrote and starred in his critically acclaimed “Shark Bites (a very nearly solo show)” at The Rhino. Hartgraves is now on another round of painful chemotherapy. Cast includes: Veronica Klaus, Matthew Martin, Connie Champagne, Leigh Crow, Trauma Flintstone, T.J. Lee, Leon Acord, David Bicha, Don Seaver, David Mahr, Donald Currie, Liz Ryan. April 20, 2008 - 7:30pm Theatre Rhinoceros, 2926 16th St., San Francisco, California Wheelchair accessible $25 Information: 415-640-9513; jhartgraves@sbcglobal.net Reservation: 415-861-5079

Strawberry Daiquiri Drew Caiden photo: Peter Bull   Written by Drew Caiden Directed by Peter Bull Produced by Shamelessboyz Theatre Company Realms of relationships and ambiguity are explored through the eyes of a man who has come to re-enter the life of the “woman” he once loved. A kaleidoscope journey through gender identity, confusion, and manipulation: a mystery to unfold. Cast includes: Drew Caiden. April 25, 26, 2008 - 10:30pm April 27 - 4:30pm Bucketworks Playspace, 1340 North 6th St., Milwaukee, Wisconsin Wheelchair accessible $20, Conc. $10 Information: 414-429-9540; shamelessboyz@aol.com Reservation: 414-248-6480

Queer, the Musical Edisol Wayne Dotson photo: Michelle Gold   Written, directed and produced by Edisol Wayne Dotson Four, seemingly disparate tales find their story lines entwined in song. A cautionary cavalcade of dating, relationships and sex. A reading of the play, with lyrics spoken. Cast includes: Brent Anderson, Alex Garner, Jason Boegh, Flip Laffoon, Dylan Vox, James Tumminia, Peter McGlynn, Jonathan Bierner, Marcus Proctor, Rodney J. Hobbs, Julie Inmon, Vita Lusty, Cindy Clark, Francette Castilla. April 26, 2008 - 2pm Hudson Theatre, Main Stage, 6539 Santa Monica Blvd., Hollywood, California Wheelchair accessible FREE - reservations suggested Information: info@queerthemusical.com Reservations: queerthemusical.com/reservations

———— May 2008 Openings ——————

Corpus Christi Rich Carrillo, Trevor Bowles photo: HenzelDesign.com   Written by Terrence McNally Directed by Nic Arnzen Produced by Diversionary Theatre Thirteen barefoot actors perform a play within a play, starting with the birth of Joshua/Jesus in a Texas motel. Soon evils emerge, such as wife-beating, loveless sex, gay-bashing and clerical humiliations. A contemporary telling of the life of Jesus, as if he were a gay man and grew up in Texas during the 1950s. This parallel story of Christ tells a colloquial tale of the fight against cruelty, division, hatred, and, above all, hypocrisy. Cast includes: Trevor Bowles, Rich Carrillo, Scott Amiotte, Zachary Bryant, Tom Doyle, Kate Hewitt, Keifla, Brian Mackey, Jesse Allen Moore, Jessica Parsell, Anna Rebek, John Whitley, Rachael Van Wormer. May 1–June 1, 2008 - Thursdays 7:30pm, Friday and Saturdays 8pm, Sundays 2 and 7pm May 12 - 7:30pm Diversionary Theatre, 4545 Park Blvd., San Diego, California No wheelie access Thursday, Sunday, Monday $29; Friday $31; Saturday $33; students/seniors 60+/military: $4 off Information/reservation: 619-220-0097 Information: boxoffice@diversionary.org

Dream Man Jimmy Shaw photo: ?   Written by James Carroll Pickett Directed by Michael Kearns Produced by Camelot Artists One night in the life of a phone sex hustler. Universal themes of loneliness and isolation; an aria for the brokenhearted. “Dream Man” was written in 1985 and remains one of the most emotionally-charged responses to the emotional intricacies of the AIDS crisis. Premiered in 1986 at the Skylight Theatre in Los Angeles — where it now plays — “Dream Man” has been performed all over the world. Director Kearns has performed the role on stage numerous times, as well as in a (now rare and hard to find) 1991 VHS video. Cast includes: Jimmy Shaw. “He spared us nothing in the intensity of his phone calls, his skill at arousal, his intense vocal dexterity and vivid compulsive imagination. … Shaw is a pleasure to behold.” - Dublin ID Magazine, 2007 “Dream Man rips through loneliness, despair, passing youth, isolation, grief and fear in a masterful way.” - Dublin ID Magazine, 2007 May 9-June 1, 2008 - Friday, Saturdays 8pm, Sundays 3pm Skylight Theatre, 1818 N. Vermont, Los Feliz, California Wheelchair accessible $20 Information: 310-358-9936

Viva Vagina Andrea Phox, Susan Pellegrini, Charlita Williams, Marjorie Conn, Cheryl Fitzmaurice Vivian Taormina Anne Berkowitz, Ku’uipo Latonia-Radice, Susan Marco. Leslie Castellini, Sharon Lucas photo: Andrea Phox   Written by Susan Marco, Ku’uipo Latonio-Radice, Anne Berkowitz, Ima Kamra, Shareen Knight, Christine Emmert, Magic Morningstar, Elyse Nass, John Leslie Martin, Chris Shaw Swanson, Ruthie Levy, Patricia Florio, Carol MacAllister, Susan Pellegrini, Katheryn White, Randy Lee Hartwig, Cheryl Fitzmaurice, Vivian Taormina, Katy Dierlam, Miriam Devorah, Isabella Russell-Ides Directed by Marjorie Conn Produced by Provincetown Fringe Festival in Asbury Park and Mattison Park Personal stories are told in monologue, dialogue, poems, and skits with outrageous humor, complexity, poignancy, and complete realism. It is a celebration of our sensuality, sexuality and who we are as women. Enter into this forbidden zone with us. We will peel off the layers, and you will see what is at the heart of every woman. Special surprise guest star every week in this performance piece created for nine women. Cast includes: Andrea Phox, Anna Oleinik, Anne Berkowitz, Charlita Williams, Cheryl Fitzmaurice, Christine Emmert, Dr. Geena, Ku’uipo Latonio-Radice, Lesley Castellini, Lorraine Stone, Marie Cathleen, Marjorie Conn, Sharon Lucas, Susan Marco, Susan Pellegrini, Vivian Taormina. May 13, 20, 27, 2008 - 7pm Mattison Park Restaurant, 649 Mattison Ave., Asbury Park, New Jersey Wheelchair accessible $10 Information: 732-807-4052; connartists@yahoo.com Reservation: 732-807-3435

Jeffrey Richard Payton photo: Colleen Scribner   Written by Paul Rudnick Directed by Joe Bailey Produced by Who Wants Cake? It’s 1993 and Jeffrey, a gay actor/waiter, has sworn off sex after too many bouts with his partners about what is “safe” and what is not. Suddenly, just after he has reconciled himself to celibacy, Jeffrey’s flamboyant friends introduce him to the man of his dreams, who happens to be HIV-positive. What follows is an audacious and moving romantic comedy, one in which the quest for love and really fabulous clothes meet, and where unflagging humor prevails even when tragedy might be just around the corner. Cast includes: Joe Bailey, Melissa Beckwith, Tony Gross, Gary Lehman, Dan Morrison, Richard Payton, Joe Plambeck, John Prakapas. May 16-June 9, 2008 - Friday, Saturdays, Mondays 8pm / Sundays 3pm Ringwald Theatre, 22742 Woodward Ave., Ferndale, Michigan Wheelchair accessible $20 Fridays and Saturdays / $15 Sundays / $10 Mondays Information: 248-556-8581; info@whowantscaketheatre.com Reservation: 248-556-8581

Nymphony in 12-D Rusty Hamrick, Beth Whitney, Barrett Kime, Mercy Malick, James Gaudioso photo: ?   Written and composed by Gib Wallis Directed by Gib Wallis Musical direction by Brian Murphy Produced by Playwrights 6 An aspiring gay singer moves into New York’s famous Ansonia Hotel, where the apartment’s resident nymph offers him stardom in return for some fleshly relief. Two thirds farce, and one third backstage musical, there is a lot of door-slamming and towel-dropping, mistaken identities, double-entendres, a few melodic pop songs, and one over-sexed nymph. Cast includes: James Gaudioso, Rusty Hamrick, Barrett Kime, Mercy Malick, Beth Whitney. May 17-June 21, 2008 - Saturdays 8pm; Sundays 7pm June 20 8pm Meta Theatre, 7801 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, California No wheelie access $25 Information/reservation: 323-860-6625 Information: playwrights6@aol.com

Fever Rick Lattimer, Miguel Belmonte photo: Dave McCracken   Written by Dave McCracken Directed by Dave McCracken Produced by DJM Productions, Inc. On a scorching desert landscape, under a relentless sun, two great warriors and mortal enemies, Atrox and Bonitas, have momentarily retired to their corners. Atrox enlists a handsome young soldier to seduce and capture Bonitas. It is a desperate battle between good and evil for the very souls of mankind. Will mankind continue in light and truth, or wither in darkness and deception? “Fever” is loosely based on Sophocles’ classic play “Philoctetes.” Cast includes: Miguel Belmonte, Rick Lattimer, Gregory Thornsbury. May 21-July 5, 2008 - 8pm Dionysus Theatre’s L’il Peach, 270 West 36th St., New York, New York No wheelie access $25 (20% off with coupon code “PC” on the Dionysis ticket site: grapevinetickets.biz/main.sc) Information/reservation: 646-621-5171 Information: information@djmproductions.net

Out of Sight Sara Felder photo: ?   Written, directed and produced by Sara Felder A nearly blind woman and her adult lesbian daughter struggle for balance in their relationship. Their differing views of the Israeli-Palestinian crisis underscores intergenerational differences that they must overcome in order to find common ground. Solo theater artist and world-class juggler, Sara Felder uniquely integrates circus arts, shadow puppetry, and personal narrative, while exploring the big questions of life. Cast includes: Sara Felder. May 21, 23, 2008 - 8pm Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles, California Wheelchair accessible $18 General / $15 Skirball members / $12 full-time students Information: 310-440-4500; info@skirball.org Reservation: 877-SCC-4TIX (877-722-4849)

Gross Indecency: The Three Trials of Oscar Wilde Kevin Copps, Frederick Goris, Scott Ludwig, Patrick Hilt, John Aney, Matthew Lowe, Michael Moerman, Kevin Hseih, Thomas Azar photo: Dale Albright   Written by Moises Kaufman Directed by George Quick Produced by theatre Q Oscar Wilde was one of the greatest English playwrights, and also the center of one of history’s most heartbreaking stories. The play weaves together the transcripts from Wilde’s three trials with other writings on the subject, depicting the events that led to Wilde’s imprisonment, exile and ultimately his death. An account of the decline of the most notorious artist of his time, and a major turning point in the history of gay men and lesbians. Cast includes: John Aney, Thomas Azar, Kevin Copps, Frederick Goris, Patrick Hilt, Kevin Hseih, Matthew Lowe, Scott Ludwig, Michael Moerman. May 29-June 22, 2008 - Thursdays, Saturdays 8pm; Sundays 2pm Dragon Theatre, 535 Alma St., Palo Alto, California Wheelchair accessible $10-25 Information: 510-326-8197; infotheatreq@aol.com Reservation: 415-433-1235

———— June 2008 Openings ——————

Cockette Symposium ? photo: ?   Written, directed and produced by Robert Croonquist Join the largest New York gathering of Cockettes since their theatrical catastrophe at the Anderson Theater in 1971. In 1968 this psychedelic-fueled, gender bending troupe of men, women, children, gay, straight and in-between became legendary for their performances at San Francisco’s Palace Theater. At the cultural forefront of gay liberation, these bearded, hippie, drag queens showed generations to come the creative potential within us all. Cast includes: Steven Watson, Mink Stole, HRH Lee Mentley, Scrumbly, Sweet Pam, Rumi, Fayette, Harlow, Jet, Tahara, Sebastian, Toots Taraval, Dolores DeLuce. June 5, 2008 - 7:30-9pm New York City Gay Center, 13th St., New York City, New York Wheelchair accessible FREE Information: 212-691-0763; leementley@sbcglobal.net

Stonewall Stories ? photo: Sanford Kaplan   Written by Carol Polcovar Directed by David Gaard Produced by The Entertainment Agora in association with Nick Curto & All Out Arts, Inc. On June 27, 1969, the New York Police raided The Stonewall, a routine made largely to collect protection money as much as to harass lesbians, gay men, and transsexuals. They were shocked when the patrons resisted and their raid resulted in a riot that lasted for days. That moment of fighting back inspired gay men and lesbians throughout the country, which resulted in the birth of the modern gay rights movement. The lives of lesbian, gay, bi, and transsexual people around the world were forever changed. Poet, playwright and political activist Carol Polcovar spent two years interviewing participants in, and observers of, the 1969 Stone Wall Rebellion. From these interviews she created this award-winning evening of theater. Cast includes: Dolores Kenan, Michael Buoni, Aaron King, Mary Murphy. “Stonewall Stories” was named “Best Docudrama” in the 2006 Summer Festival Season by Theatremania.com and TalkinBroadway.com A portion of every ticket sold benefits the Metropolitan Community Church’s Sylvia’s Place, a shelter for homeless lgbt and questioning teenagers. June 25, 2008 - 8pm June 28 - 2pm Lerner Auditorium, LGBT Community Center, 208 West 13th St., New York City, New York Wheelchair accessible $25-45 Information: 646-265-5085; stonewallstories@hotmail.com Reservation: 212-868-4444; www.smarttix.com/show.aspx?showCode=STO11

———— July 2008 Openings ——————

Memoirs of a Single Gay White Male Yanick Dufresne, Nathan Loyer, Marc Barrette, Andy Williams, Jen Vallance photo: Mark Webster   Written by David Blue Directed by David Ferguson Produced by TotoToo Theatre and Lawrence Aronovitch 40-something gay white male Brad Lewis has a good job, great friends and a loving family. Oh yes, he is also single and there’s nothing wrong with that. Cast includes: Mark Barrette, Jen Vallance, Nathan Loyer, Yanick Dufresne, Andy Williams. “David Blue’s celebratory new play, by turns wry and witty, is further evidence that the closet itself has simply exploded.” - Review Vancouver July 16-July 19, 2008 - 8pm Arts Court Theatre, 2 Daly Ave., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Wheelchair accessible $20 Information: 613-222-9171; info@tototoo.ca

———— 2008 Festivals & Series ——————

Marga’s Funny Tuesdays - Queer Comedy Marga Gomez photo: David Wilson   Written by Marga Gomez, Ali Mafi, Ronn Vigh, and more. Directed and Produced by Marga Gomez A 10-show weekly, comedy series featuring the best gay and gay-friendly comics on earth. Hosted by Marga Gomez. Cast includes: Marga Gomez, Rene Hicks, Tom Ammiano, Nick Leonard, Dana Corey and more. February 26-April 29, 2008 - Tuesdays 9pm Harvey’s, 500 Castro St., San Francisco, California No wheelie access FREE

QComedy - Sunday Night Gay Comedy Produced by QComedy 2nd & 4th Sundays of the month - 8pm - ongoing series Jon Sims Center, 1519 Mission St., San Francisco, California Wheelchair accessible $8-$15 sliding scale Information: 415-541-5610 To perform, contact: Nick Leonard nick@nickleonard.net