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I loved this show so much omg. The cast is so nice it was incredible seeing this show OMG!!!

[amcsociety]

"The Confession of Lily Dare" is a play written by Charles Busch, an American playwright and actor known for his campy and comedic works. The play tells the story of Lily Dare, a woman who rises from a humble background to become a glamorous star, navigating through various melodramatic and humorous situations.

“The Confession of Lily Dare" is a satirical comedy that often parodies the style and conventions of classic melodramas. It explores themes of ambition, identity, and the pursuit of fame. The play has been performed in various theaters, and it has received positive reviews for its witty dialogue, over-the-top characters, and Busch's signature comedic flair.

"The Confession of Lily Dare" is a uniquely dramatic, yet sometimes funny, exploration of the complex rise and fall in the life of Treasure Jones, Mandalay, or Lily Dare. Her life story offers hope to the bleak post-COVID pandemic San Francisco landscape because, as a gutsy San Francisco madam, Lily Dare was able to rise above the ashes of the great San Francisco earthquake, the Great Depression, motherhood, and multiple incarcerations. Lily Dare is an iconic figure, both pre and post the SF Barbary Coast era, and she is worthy of being known as the Madame Laureate of San Francisco.

Busch’s Body of Work

Charles Busch is an American playwright, actor, and drag performer known for his unique blend of campy humor, wit, and theatricality. He is considered a prominent figure in the world of off-Broadway and alternative theater. Busch has written and starred in numerous plays, often featuring strong female characters and drawing inspiration from classic Hollywood and theatrical genres.

Some of his well-known works include "The Tale of the Allergist's Wife," "Vampire Lesbians of Sodom," "Die, Mommie, Die!," and "The Divine Sister." Busch's plays often incorporate elements of comedy, melodrama, and parody, and he frequently portrays the lead female roles in his own productions.

In addition to his work as a playwright, Charles Busch has also had a successful acting career on stage and screen. He has been recognized with awards and nominations for his contributions to the theater, and his unique style has earned him a dedicated following.

SF Great Earthquake

The San Francisco Great Earthquake is the devastating earthquake that struck San Francisco on April 18, 1906. It was one of the most destructive earthquakes in the history of the United States. The earthquake, estimated to be a magnitude 7.8, caused widespread damage to buildings and infrastructure in the city. Additionally, the subsequent fires that broke out due to ruptured gas lines resulted in further destruction. The disaster led to the loss of numerous lives and left a significant impact on the city's landscape and population. The event prompted significant efforts for rebuilding and improving earthquake-resistant structures in San Francisco.

Great Depression

The Great Depression was a severe worldwide economic downturn that started in 1929 and lasted throughout the 1930s. It was characterized by a significant decline in economic activity, high unemployment rates, and widespread poverty.

San Francisco, like many other cities in the United States, experienced the effects of the Great Depression. The city's economy suffered from the collapse of industries such as construction and manufacturing, as well as the decline in international trade. Unemployment rates soared, and many individuals and families faced hardships, struggling to make ends meet.

During this period, San Francisco, like other cities, saw a rise in shantytowns or "Hoovervilles" where the homeless built makeshift shelters. The Great Depression also had an impact on the cultural and artistic scene in San Francisco. Many artists and writers found themselves struggling financially but continued to produce works that reflected the social and economic challenges of the era.

Efforts were made at the federal and local levels to alleviate the effects of the Great Depression. Initiatives such as President Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal programs aimed to provide relief, recovery, and reform. In San Francisco, public works projects and government assistance programs were implemented to create jobs and support those in need.

While the SF Great Depression brought significant challenges and hardships to the city, San Francisco eventually began to recover as the national economy improved during World War II, and subsequent post-war developments contributed to the city's revitalization.

Cast and Creatives

“The Confession of Lily Dare" at the New Conservatory Theatre San Francisco include J. Conrad Frank as Lily Dare, Adam Kuvieniemann as Mickey, Sakura Nakahara as Emmy Lou, Marie O’Donnel as Aunt Rosalle, Lamont Ridgell as Casino Lambert, and Kalon Thinodeaux as Louis.

The NCTCSF play is directed by Allen Sawyer, Lighting Design by Elizabeth Boeckman, Wig Design by DEON, Gown Design by Mr. David Glamamore, Stage Manager Toni Guidry, Set Design by Alan Huang, Asst. Stage Mgr Anthony Lopez, Sound Design by Lana Palmer, Props Design by Tom O’Brien, Costume Design by Ruby V. Dogliuzzo. The season is produced by Michael Golden and Michael Levy, Lowell Kimble, Ted Tucker, Robert Holgate and executive produced by Robert Beadle, Dr. Allan P. Gold, Mr. Alan Ferrara, Eli Lazarus, Phillip Chen, Dennis Lickteig, William Giammona, Charles Matteson, Oakley Stephens, Andrew Nance, Jim Maloney, Andrew Smith, Brian Savard. Charles Renfroe is Producer. In Memoriam Maria Pitcairn.

“The Confession of Lily Dare" runs at the NCTCSF til June 11, 2023 and tickets are available at www. Nctcsf.org

[twoontheaisle]

“This Side of Crazy” at New Conservatory Theatre Center

You know how Tolstoy said all happy families are alike in the same way, but every unhappy family is unhappy in its own way? Well, the Blaylocks are very unhappy, but in an hysterical way. Ditty, the mama, is a successful composer of Christian music, but she is estranged from two of her daughters and the third (who lives with her) isn’t too pleased with her, either. And none of the daughters speak to each other anymore.

So when Mama wants to get the girls together again (for her own selfish purposes) for a reunion of the singing group she stage mothered them into, things go a little off the rails in this Southern Gothic comedy from Del Shores.

Go read my full review at TalkinBroadway.

[brothermarc7theatre]

Season Announcement Wednesday

Hello and happy Hump Day! This week’s highlighted theatre company has been a San Francisco treat of mine for a few seasons now. Their commitment to producing LGBTQ+-based material is not just admirable, but completely necessary for today’s culture. New Conservatory Theatre Center is a dynamite pick for an evening at the theater, so let’s take a look at what they’re offering audiences next season!

Shows/Dates: This Side of Crazy (September 20th - October 20th); The Cake (October 25th - December 1st); Head Over Heels (December 6th, 2019 - January 12th, 2020); You’ll Catch Flies (January 17th - February 23rd); The Book of Mountains and Seas (March 6th - April 5th); Sugar in Our Wounds (April 3rd - May 10th); Fun Home (May 15th - June 14th)

Venue/Address: New Conservatory Theatre Center in the Lower Lobby at 25th                              Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco 94102

Website: www.nctcsf.org

Facebook: “Like” them at- New Conservatory Theatre Center

Twitter: “Follow” them at- @NCTCSF

Description: New Conservatory Theatre Center is not just a professional theatre company in San Francisco; they are an advocate for the LGBTQ+ community through the arts. In addition to their main stage season, they offer youth camps, training up future thespians in the Bay Area. Over the past few season, I have had the pleasure of seeing their productions of On a Clear Day You Can See Forever, Buyer and Cellar, and recently, a preview of The Gentleman Caller, among others. I urge you to make a ticket to New Conservatory Theatre Center a priority as you plan your future evenings at the theater. Go see a show!

[davidthewigmaster]

I loved creating all these wigs for the stage “When Pigs Fly” for @nctcsf New Conservatory Theatre Center! Photography with @prophoto25 Lois Tema Photography #wigs #wigdesigner #theaterwigs #whenpigsfly #howardcrabtree #howardcrabtreeswhenpigsfly #divahairbydavidcarverford #sfdragqueen #instadragqueen (at Diva Hair by David Carver-Ford)

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— UpOut SF (@UpOutSF) November 9, 2017

[aiza-llapitan-blog]

great play 👍👍👍 #sonsoftheprophet #nctcsf (at New Conservatory Theatre Center)

[twoontheaisle]

“The View UpStairs” at NCTC

Spoiler alert: The View UpStairs doesn’t end well. It has a lot going for it, including some terrific music and a standout performance from Anthony Rollins-Mullens. But there was a cognitive dissonance between the catty fun and all the shade being thrown by a group of gay men (and one lesbian) in a New Orleans gay bar in 1973 and the fate they all meet by the time the curtain falls.

Go read my full review at TalkinBroadway - I explain it better there.

[davidthewigmaster]

I loved creating all these wigs for the stage “When Pigs Fly” for @nctcsf ! This weekend is the final closing. Photography with Lois Tema #wigs #wigdesigner #theaterwigs #whenpigsfly #howardcrabtree #howardcrabtreeswhenpigsfly #divahairbydavidcarverford (at Diva Hair by David Carver-Ford)

[brothermarc7theatre]

Season Announcement Wednesday

Hello and welcome to this week's Season Announcement Wednesday. This week's company is one that I simply love attending shows at. Their mission to provide professional-quality theatre that has a common thread of communicating or at least raising awareness of issues and triumphs in the LGBTQ community is simply outstanding. Therefore, it makes me very happy to highlight the 2018/2019 season at New Conservatory Theatre Center!

Shows/Dates: Red Scare on Sunset (September 21st - October 21st); Cardboard Piano (October 26th - December 2nd); Avenue Q (November 30th, 2018 - January 6th, 2019); Late Company (March 1st - 31st); The Gentleman Caller (April 5th - May 5th); The View UpStairs (May 10th - June 9th)

Venue/Address: New Conservatory Theatre @ 25 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco 94102

Website: www.nctcsf.org

Facebook: "Like" them at- New Conservatory Theatre Center

Twitter: "Follow" them at- @NCTCSF

Description: One thing I truly value when seeing a production at NCTC is that they are not afraid to do new, challenging works. You leave a performance at NCTC thinking about the messages of the play, how it challenges your assumptions and ways of thinking, and then makes you want even more of it! Over the years I have enjoyed seeing their productions of The Nance, Mothers and Sons, On a Clear Day You Can See Forever, and It's Only a Play, among others. This upcoming year promises to be an artistically fulfilling season with premieres and past favorites comprising the line up. See you at NCTC!

[brothermarc7theatre]

Season Announcement Wednesday

Hear ye, hear ye! I come bearing another company’s newly announced season. This theatre company has become one of my favorite places to see plays in San Francisco. Their title selections, excellent casts, and overall professionalism make them a company to support. Here is the 2017/2018 season for New Conservatory Theatre Center!

Shows/Dates: This Bitter Earth (September 22nd - October 22nd); Le Switch (October 27th - December 3rd); Avenue Q (December 1st, 2017 - January 7, 2018); Still at Rise (January 19th - February 25th); It’s Only A Play (March 2nd - April 1st); The Mystery of Love and Sex (April 13th - May 20th); Howard Crabtree’s When Pigs Fly (May 11th - June 10th)

Venue/Address: New Conservatory Theatre Center @ 25 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco 94102

Website: www.nctcsf.org

Facebook: “Like” them at- New Conservatory Theatre Center

Twitter: “Follow” them at- @NCTCSF

Description: New Conservatory Theatre Center has been a staple company for producing professional theatre, with a strong theme for uniting and educating the public on Queer and Allied issues, through their play selections and events. In the past I have been fortunate to see The Nance, On a Clear Day You Can See Forever, Mothers and Sons, and Sons of the Prophet, among others. Make NCTC’s 2017/2018 season one to put on your calendar. Hope to see you at the show!