"The Temperamentals": Bay Area Premiere of Off-Broadway Hit

The Temperamentals: Bay Area Premiere of Off-Broadway Hit

New Conservatory Theatre Center, at Market (25 Van Ness Avenue San Francisco, CA 94102)

Full Price:: $25.00 - $36.00

Our Price:: $12.50 - $18.00*

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The New Conservatory Theatre Center presents the Bay Area premiere of The Temperamentals by Jon Marans in its Walker Theatre. The play is set in 1950s Los Angeles, where communist Harry Hay and Viennese refugee Rudi Gernreich fell in love while building the first gay rights organization -- the Mattachine Society -- in the pre-Stonewall era. "Temperamental" was the code word for a gay man during that period of time, part of a created language of secret words that gay men used to communicate with each other. Through music and heated scenes, audiences get a glimpse into the chaotic lives of these social innovators as they form a brotherhood of like-minded men, hide from a homophobic American government, and fight a judicial system that forces their very beliefs to be put on trial. F. Allen Sawyer directs this compelling historical drama.

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The last date listed for The Temperamentals was Sunday December 18, 2011 / 2:00pm.

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New Conservatory Theatre Center

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25 Van Ness Avenue

San Francisco, CA 94102

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Full bar and candy/snacks available. You can bring a drink into the show.
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Nearby restaurants: Zuni, Grove Cafe, Canto do Brazil, Absinthe, Paxti's

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24 Goldstar Member Reviews

Robert S.

Interesting story but I don't think the writing was all that terrific.
The acting and directing were a little hit or miss also.

Written on Dec 01 2011

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Rodney A.

This version was okay. I thought a couple of roles miscast.

Written on Jan 30 2012

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Scott Carter

Great slice of gay history. While well written and acted, it didn't grab me by the B@!!$ like most other productions at this theater do. Still recommnended.

Written on Dec 19 2011

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roberta drake

This story takes us back to a dark period in our history, when people were forced to hide their beliefs, ideas and hearts. I so admire these men for standing up in such a world. J. Conrad Frank is absolutely charming and deliberate in his performance as Rudi Gernreich, one of the founding members of the Mattachine Society. We are able to be a part of their world as viewed by these 5 men, I was touched and appreciated being able to share in their story. It is part of our history and a must see in my opinion.

Written on Dec 02 2011

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