Confessions of a Mormon Boy
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Monday, August 23rd, 2010It’s a gray and rainy day, not a deluge, just a light, constant drizzle. I flag a cab and give the address of Saint Bartholomew’s Church at Fifty-first Street and Park Avenue. I am en route to see a reading of Steven’s new play, Missionary Position, which details his two years as a Mormon missionary [...]
Am I Being a Victim?
Saturday, July 24th, 2010I am not a victim. When I feel self-pity creep in, I have to remind myself of this. One of the personal blessings of telling my story is that I get to ask myself each time I perform Confessions of a Mormon Boy, “Am I living up to what I am saying?” The climax of [...]
Evergreen International (or EverQueen)
Sunday, July 18th, 2010From the book Confessions of a Mormon Boy: Behind the Scenes of the Off-Broadway Hit: The first thing I did when we got to Utah, after finding a decent apartment for my little family, was to join Evergreen International. That’s the official unofficial ministry for gay Mormons. I wanted to start associating with other strugglers [...]
Mr. and Mrs. Kucan
Wednesday, July 14th, 2010I was recently performing Confessions of a Mormon Boy in Las Vegas where I went to Junior High and High School. My ninth grade English teacher was Mrs. Kucan. She was the first person in my life to suggest that I might have a natural affinity/propensity for the stage. She suggested I might like to [...]
Stand-Up Comedy
Tuesday, July 6th, 2010Confessions of a Mormon Boy began as a 5-minute stand-up routine at Caroline’s On Broadway after a workshop at the American Comedy Institute taught by Stephen Rosenfield. This class changed my life. I am looking forward to getting back to the mic and developing a new show (all stand up) called When All Else Fales.
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Sunday, July 4th, 2010Scouting for All
Friday, July 2nd, 2010I became an Eagle Scout when I was fifteen. It’s basically the highest rank in scouting. We were living in Las Vegas, Nevada. One of the many letters of congratulations came from U.S. Senator Harry Reid (D-Nevada). Even though the Scouting program is fraught with problems and is currently homophobic, I still believe it is [...]
Brokeback Mormon — Wedding Pictures
Friday, July 2nd, 2010Here are photos from my first marriage. Actually my only marriage. Good times. Just providing archival evidence. I sang at our reception: How long does it last? Can love be measured by the hours in a day. I have no answers now but this much I can say. I know I’ll need her ’till the [...]
Original Utah Version of CONFESSIONS OF A MORMON BOY
Thursday, July 1st, 2010This is the original artwork for the world premiere of Confessions of a Mormon Boy in Salt Lake City, Nov. 24, 2001. We’ve come a long way, Elder! This is a production photo from the original Utah version of Confessions of a Mormon Boy. This is the jailbird costume I wear with the pink triangle on [...]
The Point Foundation — Lincoln Center Benefit Performance
Thursday, July 1st, 2010One of the highlights of my career was doing Confessions of a Mormon Boy as a benefit for The Point Foundation at Lincoln Center. Isabella Rosalinni greeted everyone as they entered the Mitzi Newhouse Theatre. Performing there was a dream come true. How ironic that the Mormon Temple towered across the street. I was told [...]
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