Demian needed to stop working on the Purple Circuit in order to realize his other projects, such as publishing the book “Operating Manual for Same-Sex Couples: Navigating the rules, rites & rights,” now available on Amazon, and to publishing his “Photo Stories by Demian” books based on his more than 6 decades as a photographer and writer.

QueerWise and Michael Kearns have committed to offering a continuation of the Purple Circuit. The new Web address is purplecircuit.org. Bill Kaiser continues as editor and can be reached at purplecir@aol.com

Bill and Demian express their appreciation for the hundreds of writers, directors, actors, and publicists who sent their articles and play data. They have toiled mightily to bring our gay, lesbian, trans, and feminist culture into public view, and appreciation.

In January, Bedlam Theatre hosted a rather gnarly and sexy rendition of Shakespeare’s “Titus Andronicus,” featuring the hunky Charles Hubbel as a Titus with tight abs, but at loose ends with his family. Jean Salo was terrific counterpart as the vengeful Tamara, while Jesse Corder and Matt Spring alternated the roles of her carnivorous, sexually versatile sons, Chiron and Demetrius, as attracted to one another as they were murderous.

Director Paul von Stoetzel staged a fascinating colorblind production which was a treat, not only because this is a rare work, but because it was fine entertainment for a cold winter’s night.

Note: This winter, Steven LaVigne has been focusing his energy on play writing, and intends to write more on the gay content of plays toward the summer.