Instead of an artistic director, decisions are made by consensus. Though the request wasn’t explicitly for a “gay remix,” it went without saying. King has been pivotal in altering the portrayal of gay men on TV thanks to Will & Grace and has also produced two iconic HBO shows, The Comeback and Sex and the City. Press. Harvey Fierstein provided the theatre with a set of one-acts that would become the Tony-winning Torch Song Trilogy. See what exciting films are coming soon to a theater, festival and home near you! Though they have matured from puckish iconoclasts to aging icons, Split Britches continues to innovate. Sign up for our Email Newsletters here. As companies become more aware of the value of “the pink dollar,” LGBTQ consumers in turn are more wary of artists who pander to them. Subsequently About Face inaugurated the XYZ Festival of New Work, and presents developmental readings to the public (the Out Front Series) and to artistic associates (First Draaft). Mission“Theatre Rhinoceros develops and produces works of theatre that enlighten, enrich, and explore both the ordinary and extraordinary aspects of our queer community.”. In the 1980s, WOW Café Theatre made essential contributions to the East Village arts scene, breaking ground in the then-new format of performance art. Other CompaniesWe can’t limit this look at America’s “out” theatres to eight, so we offer a set of honorable mentions. Distribution. One show from its 2015-2016 season, Cock, had premiered at London’s famously in-yer-face Royal Court Theatre and treated locals to a provocative ad depicting everyday objects as phallic symbols. Struck by the need for social change, Claire Avitabile decided to give the Twin Cities an LGBT feminist theatre. When Gaga expressed interest in speaking out against “don’t ask, don’t tell” in 2010, Mighty Real connected her with OutServe-SLDN, a network of LGBTQ military personnel. Great. 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With Annapurna’s might behind her and subject matter this ripe, “Marston” heralds a new phase in Robinson’s career — a much deserved one that’s been a long time coming. A vital company in an unsung metropolis, Diversionary bridges two San Diego groups: a modern LGBT community and a vibrant theatre industry. Copyright 2003 - 2020, Meak Productions, Inc. - Atlanta, Georgia / All Rights Reserved. LGBT-themed film festivals Outfest and Frameline kicked off the summer, while New York’s own NewFest wrapped up last week. In addition to offering a creative outlet, the program trains its students in community activism. About the CompanyRelative newcomers to the vibrant theatre scene of Minneapolis-St. Paul, 20% Theatre dates its inspiration to a landmark 2002 report on women in professional theatre. While Johnny is well-versed in soliciting random sex at livestock auctions, he isn’t prepared for the intensity of real human connection. Mission“To provide educational and humanistic support and to promote understanding and acceptance of all members of the community through artistic expression.”. Copyright 1991-2020 © Playbill Inc. All Rights Reserved. AJ Mattioli is a Queens born, NYC based Trans Producer and Director with 16+ years in the entertainment industry. Meak Productions is the World's First Talent Agency, Casting & Production Company EXCLUSIVELY created for the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender & Queer Community. With the upcoming release of X-Men: Days of Future Past, Singer is gearing up for his largest box office yet. But in its inaugural season (1993-94), the company showed its allegiance: Bent, Jeffrey, The Normal Heart, and a one-act by Harvey Fierstein called Safe Sex. Though its scripts are mostly imported from New York, the company hires plenty of local actors. As the LGBT … That approach provided an alternative to the coming-out narrative, which had dominated (mostly male) gay theatre in the 1970s. SNAP! As the LGBT community gains acceptance in America, it rewrites definitions of normality and lifts other marginalized groups as well. Prior to the Production Code, LGBT characters were somewhat prevalent, if heavily stereotyped and exploited, in a number of major films. Sign Up: Stay on top of the latest breaking film and TV news!