Torch Song Trilogy

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Event Torch Song Trilogy
Venue Fortune Theatre, Dunedin, New Zealand
First Date 18 July 1986
Last Date 9 August 1986
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Description The three plays (The International Stud; Fugue in a Nursery; Widows and Children First) cover a six year period in the life of Jewish drag queen Arnold Beckoff, a nice homosexual of great 'wit and want', looking for love, a stable relationship and a family of his own. Fortune blurb.
Primary Genre Theatre - Spoken Word
Secondary Genre Drama
Subjects Gay
Contributors
Name Function Notes
David Cameron Actor Arnold Beckoff
Colin Kitchingman Actor David
Marc Metzger Actor Alan
Louise Petherbridge Actor Mrs Beckoff
Anne-Marie Speed Actor Lady Blues/Laurel
Roy Ward Actor Ed Riess
Richard Finn Director
Richard Finn Lighting Designer
Campbell Thomas Lighting Designer
Calder Prescott Musical Director
Calder Prescott Musician: Pianist Pianist
Harvey Fierstein Playwright
John Embleton Set and/or Property Maker
Nic Farra Set and/or Property Maker
Colin Kitchingman Set and/or Property Maker
Lyall Rishworth Set and/or Property Maker
John Tarquin Set and/or Property Maker
Campbell Thomas Set Designer
Jennifer Bell Stage Manager
Lindsay Mathieson Technician
Chris Burton Wardrobe Assistant
Annette McMillan Wardrobe Assistant
Text Nationality United States of America
Further Information USA (1983) Colin Kitchingman's professional debut.
Event Status Completed
Data Set Theatre Aotearoa
Event Identifier 187147