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Slipping: Bay-Area Premiere of Gay Teen Relationship Drama

New Conservatory Theatre Center, at Market (25 Van Ness Avenue San Francisco, CA 94102)
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$25.00 - $36.00
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4.3 by 16 members
Named one of the top ten plays of 2009 by The Advocate, Daniel Talbott's Slipping is an emotional drama about Eli, a high-school senior, who moves with his mother from California to Iowa after his dad's death. But after being mistreated by his closeted ex in California, Eli struggles with the idea of starting a new relationship with the straight star athlete who's befriended him and now wants to get even closer. New Conservatory Theatre Center is known for its innovative productions centered on theatrical work for youth and the LGBT community, and continues that mission with this show, directed by Andrew Nance.

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The last date listed for Slipping was Sunday July 1, 2012 / 2:00pm.

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10 Goldstar Member Reviews

Missing_member_pic_grid_2_1 Goldstar Member
5.0

An excellent, moving and inspirational play!! On the surface, the drama seems to deal with gay relationship issues, but the feelings, emotions, and actions of the great, great cast clearly demonstrate that these issues apply and can be related to anyone, gay or straight, in similar situations - BRAVO!!!

Written on Jul 05 2012
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4.0

We enjoyed the play, about teen angst seen from a Gay perspective.
Love NTSC's intimate theatre and seating.

Written on Jun 29 2012
Missing_member_pic_grid_2_1 Goldstar Member
5.0

I was lucky enough to attend this show during opening weekend and come back to see it during one of the last few shows. The experience was like none other the first time I watched this show. It was intimate and intense. The theatre only seats around 60 so it is impossible to be a detached viewer. Seeing the show for the second time 5 weeks later was such a treat! I immediately recognized the evolution of the show since the first week. Everyone had truly connected to their character and smoothed out all of the bumps. The chemistry between the characters was more natural and nothing seemed forced. They really figured out what worked and I would highly recommend seeing this show before it ends!

Written on Jun 28 2012
Missing_member_pic_grid_2_1 Stephen Blumenthal
5.0

I see theater fairly often in the Bay Area. Berkeley Rep., ACT, Theater Rhino, Eureka Theater, The Magic, the Black Repertory Theater, and others. "Slipping" at the New Conservatory Theater Center is as good as anything on those stages. The writing is astonishingly true to life and the acting is courageous. Go see it.

Written on Jun 25 2012
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More Information About Slipping

Website

http://www.nctcsf.org/press_room/slipping.htm

Description

Alone, numb and friendless after the violent death of his father, high school senior Eli moves with his mom from San Francisco to a fresh start in Iowa. A new relationship with a boy at school exposes Eli again to the possibility of closeness and the danger of being swallowed by it.

"To me, the play is about reaching out. I had this really intense relationship for a long time, and that relationship—having someone love me and be there for me—was what sent me over the edge and really kind of crashed me out. The play is about that and the need to break that open in order to start to become healthy." --Daniel Talbott, Playwright

This show is recommended for those ages 16 and older and contains adult content and language, along with male nudity.