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New Conservatory Theatre Center is San Francisco’s premier LGBTQI and Allied performing arts institution and progressive arts education conservatory since 1981. NCTC is renowned for its diverse range of innovative, high quality productions and shows for families.

 

Please explore this page for current press releases and photographs. For press tickets, interviews, and additional information, please contact:

 

April Culver, Marketing & Press Manager

(415) 694-6156

april@nctcsf.org



Press Releases

  • NCTC Announces 2019-20 Season, Including Three World Premieres. download pdf >
  • NCTC Announces 2020-21 Season, Including Two World Premieres download pdf >
  • New Conservatory Theatre Center Presents Wickedly Funny World Premiere of THIS SIDE OF CRAZY, Written and Directed by Del Shores download pdf >
  • New Conservatory Theatre Center Presents Touchingly Candid Tony Award-Winning Musical, FUN HOME download pdf >
  • New Conservatory Theatre Center presents touchingly candid Tony Award-winning musical, FUN HOME download pdf >
  • New Conservatory Theatre Center present exuberant Go-Go's musical HEAD OVER HEELS download pdf >
  • NCTC Family Matinee LIONS IN ILLYRIA to Take Place in Newly Named Tucker Theatre download pdf >
  • New Conservatory Theatre Center presents testament to the power of love in the face of brutality in SUGAR IN OUR WOUNDS by Donja R. Love download pdf >
  • New Conservatory Theatre Center presents World Premiere of epic Yelp review adventure, THE BOOK OF MOUNTAINS AND SEAS by Yilong Liu download pdf >
  • New Conservatory Theatre Center presents delectable comedy THE CAKE by Bekah Brunstetter download pdf >
  • New Conservatory Theatre Center Presents World Premiere of Bitingly Funny Play, YOU’LL CATCH FLIES By Ryan Fogarty download pdf >


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Photo by Lois Tema.
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Photo by Lois Tema.
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Mason's Bar. Photo by Lois Tema.

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Mason's Bar. Photo by Lois Tema.
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25 Van Ness Ave. 5x7. Photo by Lois Tema
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25 Van Ness Ave. 8x10 Photo by Lois Tema.

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25 Van Ness Ave. 7x10. Photo by Lois Tema.
Pictured L to R: King Basilius (William Giammona) looks on as Mopsa (Danya El-Kurd), Pythio (Rotimi Agbabiaka*) and Dametas (David Bicha) celebrate. Photo by Lois Tema. Appears courtesy of Actor's Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the U.S.(Hi-res)
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Pictured L to R: King Basilius (William Giammona) looks on as Mopsa (Danya El-Kurd), Pythio (Rotimi Agbabiaka*) and Dametas (David Bicha) celebrate. Photo by Lois Tema. Appears courtesy of Actor's Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the U.S.(Hi-res)
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Pictured L to R: The royal court (William Giammona, David Bicha, Stephanie Temple, Jake Daniel Leahy, Abigail Campbell, and Casey Anne Apregan) falls "Head Over Heels" for Cleophila. Photo by Lois Tema. (Hi-res)

Pictured: Princess Pamela (Ella Ruth Francis) searches for the perfect suitor. Photo by Lois Tema. (Hi-res)
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Pictured: Princess Pamela (Ella Ruth Francis) searches for the perfect suitor. Photo by Lois Tema. (Hi-res)
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Pictured L to R: The royal court (Danya El-Kurd, Ella Ruth Francis, William Giammona, Casey Anne Apregan, Jake Daniel Leahy, Ciara Carvajal, Daniel Cancel, Abigail Campbell, and Kimberley Cohan) watches as Queen Gynecia (Stephanie Temple) is crowned. Photo by Lois Temple. (Hi res)
Pythio the Oracle (Rotimi Agbabiaka) foretells a prophecy to King Basilius (William Giammona).Photo by Lois Tema. *Appears courtesy of Actor's Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the U.S. (Hi-res)
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Pictured L to R: Pythio the Oracle (Rotimi Agbabiaka*) foretells a prophecy to King Basilius (William Giammona).Photo by Lois Tema. *Appears courtesy of Actor's Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the U.S. (Hi-res)

Pictured L to R: The ensemble (Jake Daniel Leahy, Casey Anne Apregan, Daniel Cancel, Ciara Carvajal, and Abigail Campbell) take Mopsa (Danya El-Kurd) on
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Pictured L to R: The ensemble (Jake Daniel Leahy, Casey Anne Apregan, Daniel Cancel, Ciara Carvajal, and Abigail Campbell) take Mopsa (Danya El-Kurd) on "Vacation". Photo by Lois Tema. (Hi-res)
Pictured L to R: The cast of
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Pictured L to R: The cast of "Head Over Heels" (Rotimi Agbabiaka*, Danya El-Kurd, Kimberley Cohan, Scott Scholes, and Ella Ruth Francis) bring a new twist to chart-topping hits from The Go-Go's. Photo by Lois Tema. *Appears through the courtesy of Actors' Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.
Pictured L to R: The Lovers (Danya El-Kurd, Ella Ruth Francis, Scott Scholes, and Kimberley Cohan) and Pythio (Rotimi Agbabiaka*) find
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Pictured L to R: The Lovers (Danya El-Kurd, Ella Ruth Francis, Scott Scholes, and Kimberley Cohan) and Pythio (Rotimi Agbabiaka*) find "the beat". Photo by Lois Tema. *Appears through the courtesy of Actors' Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.

Pictured: The lovers of
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Pictured: The lovers of "Head Over Heels" (Scott Scholes, Ella Ruth Francis, Kimberley Cohan, Danya El-Kurd) learn that relationships are complicated. Photo by Lois Tema.
Pictured: Pythio (Rotimi Agbabiaka) has a
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Pictured: Pythio (Rotimi Agbabiaka*) has a "Vision of Nowness". Photo by Lois Tema. *Appears through the courtesy of Actors' Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.
The ensemble creates a shipwreck. Photo by Lois Tema.
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The ensemble creates a shipwreck. Photo by Lois Tema.

Orsino (Kevin Grundy) and Olivia (McKenzie Isaac) try to woo Violet (Sydey Duncan). Photo by Lois Tema.
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Orsino (Kevin Grundy) and Olivia (McKenzie Isaac) try to woo Violet (Sydey Duncan). Photo by Lois Tema.
Dodo Bird Andrew (Diego Villegas) busts a move. Photo by Lois Tema.
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Dodo Bird Andrew (Diego Villegas) busts a move. Photo by Lois Tema.
The ensemble discovers the power of imagination. Photo by Lois Tema.
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The ensemble discovers the power of imagination. Photo by Lois Tema.

Pictured L to R: The love of James (Charles Peoples III*)and Henry (RaMond Thomas) blooms under an ancient tree. Photo by Lois Tema. *Appears courtesy of Actor's Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the U.S.(Hi-res)
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Pictured L to R: The love of James (Charles Peoples III*)and Henry (RaMond Thomas) blooms under an ancient tree. Photo by Lois Tema. *Appears courtesy of Actor's Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the U.S.(Hi-res)
Pictured L to R:James (Charles Peoples III*)and Henry (RaMond Thomas) find a love that feels like freedom. Photo by Lois Tema. *Appears courtesy of Actor's Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the U.S.(Hi-res)
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Pictured L to R: James (Charles Peoples III*)and Henry (RaMond Thomas) find a love that feels like freedom. Photo by Lois Tema. *Appears courtesy of Actor's Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the U.S.(Hi-res)
Pictured L to R: The untold love story of James (Charles Peoples III*)and Henry (RaMond Thomas) at a crossroads in Black History. Photo by Lois Tema. *Appears courtesy of Actor's Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the U.S.(Hi-res)
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Pictured L to R: The untold love story of James (Charles Peoples III*)and Henry (RaMond Thomas) at a crossroads in Black History. Photo by Lois Tema. *Appears courtesy of Actor's Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the U.S.(Hi-res)

Pictured: James (Charles Peoples III*) spends as nuch time as he can in the mystical tree. Photo by Lois Tema. *Appears courtesy of Actor's Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the U.S.(Hi-res)
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Pictured: James (Charles Peoples III*) spends as nuch time as he can in the mystical tree. Photo by Lois Tema. *Appears courtesy of Actor's Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the U.S.(Hi-res)
Pictured: James (Charles Peoples III*) has a mysterious connection to an ancient tree. Photo by Lois Tema. *Appears courtesy of Actor's Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the U.S.(Hi-res)
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Pictured: James (Charles Peoples III*) has a mysterious connection to an ancient tree. Photo by Lois Tema. *Appears courtesy of Actor's Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the U.S.(Hi-res)
Pictured L to R: Andrew (Brennan Pickman-Thoon*)and Raymond (Randall Nakano*) visit every restaurant ever reviewed by Archie (James Aaron Oh). Photo by Lois Tema. *Member of Actor's Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the U.S.(Hi-res)
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Pictured L to R: Andrew (Brennan Pickman-Thoon*)and Raymond (Randall Nakano*) visit every restaurant ever reviewed by Archie (James Aaron Oh). Photo by Lois Tema. *Member of Actor's Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the U.S.(Hi-res)

Pictured L to R: Andrew (Brennan Pickman-Thoon*) and Raymond (Randall Nakano*) come to an understanding. Photo by Lois Tema. *Member of Actor's Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the U.S.(Hi-res)
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Pictured L to R: Andrew (Brennan Pickman-Thoon*) and Raymond (Randall Nakano*) come to an understanding. Photo by Lois Tema. *Member of Actor's Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the U.S.(Hi-res)
Pictured L to R: Raymond (Randall Nakano*) reaches out to his son Archie's (James Aaron Oh) ex-boyfriend Andrew (Brennan Pickman-Thoon*). Photo by Lois Tema. *Member of Actor's Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the U.S.(Hi-res)
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Pictured L to R: Raymond (Randall Nakano*) reaches out to his son Archie's (James Aaron Oh) ex-boyfriend Andrew (Brennan Pickman-Thoon*). Photo by Lois Tema. *Member of Actor's Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the U.S.(Hi-res)
Pictured L to R: Andrew (Brennan Pickman-Thoon*) tries to find meaning as Raymond (Randall Nakano*) misses Archie (James Aaron Oh). Photo by Lois Tema. *Member of Actor's Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the U.S.(Hi-res)
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Pictured L to R: Andrew (Brennan Pickman-Thoon*) tries to find meaning as Raymond (Randall Nakano*) misses Archie (James Aaron Oh). Photo by Lois Tema. *Member of Actor's Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the U.S.(Hi-res)

Pictured L to R: Archie's (James Aaron Oh) Yelp reviews are the only thing his father Raymond (Randall Nakano*) has left. Photo by Lois Tema. *Member of Actor's Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the U.S.(Hi-res)
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Pictured L to R: Archie's (James Aaron Oh) Yelp reviews are the only thing his father Raymond (Randall Nakano*) has left. Photo by Lois Tema. *Member of Actor's Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the U.S.(Hi-res)
Pictured: Archie (James Aaron Oh) battles a monster from The Book of Mountains and Seas. Photo by Lois Tema.
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Pictured: Archie (James Aaron Oh) battles a monster from The Book of Mountains and Seas. Photo by Lois Tema.
Pictured L to R: Raymond (Randall Nakano* and Andrew (Brennan Pickman-Thoon) try to find the perfect restaurant. Photo by Lois Tema. *Appears courtesy of Actor's Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage
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Pictured L to R: Raymond (Randall Nakano* and Andrew (Brennan Pickman-Thoon) try to find the perfect restaurant. Photo by Lois Tema. *Appears courtesy of Actor's Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage

Pictured L to R: Raymond (Randall Nakano*) and Andrew (Brennan Pickman-Thoon) are on the hunt for an epic Yelp review. Photo by Lois Tema. *Appears courtesy of Actor's Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the U.S.(Hi-res)
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Pictured L to R: Raymond (Randall Nakano*) and Andrew (Brennan Pickman-Thoon) are on the hunt for an epic Yelp review. Photo by Lois Tema. *Appears courtesy of Actor's Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the U.S.(Hi-res)
Pictured- Della (J.J. Van Name) in her sacred place- her bakery. Photo by Lois Tema.
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Pictured- Della (J.J. Van Name) in her sacred place- her bakery. Photo by Lois Tema.
Pictured L to R- Jen (Jensen Power) and Macy (Asia Jackson) talk about their future. Photo by Lois Tema.
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Pictured L to R- Jen (Jensen Power) and Macy (Asia Jackson) talk about their future. Photo by Lois Tema.

Pictured L to R- Jen (Jensen Power) describes how she knew she was a lesbian to Della (J.J. Van Name). Photo by Lois Tema.
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Pictured L to R- Jen (Jensen Power) describes how she knew she was a lesbian to Della (J.J. Van Name). Photo by Lois Tema.
Pictured- Jen (Jensen Power) has been dreaming of the perfect wedding her whole life. Photo by Lois Tema.
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Pictured- Jen (Jensen Power) has been dreaming of the perfect wedding her whole life. Photo by Lois Tema.
Pictured L to R- Macy (Asia Jackson) and Della (J.J. Van Name) bond over the perfect piece of cake. Photo by Lois Tema.
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Pictured L to R- Macy (Asia Jackson) and Della (J.J. Van Name) bond over the perfect piece of cake. Photo by Lois Tema.

Pictured L to R: Macy (Asia Jackson) and Jen (Jensen Power) are having a sweet engagement- until wedding plans get in the way. Photo by Lois Tema.
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Pictured L to R: Macy (Asia Jackson) and Jen (Jensen Power) are having a sweet engagement- until wedding plans get in the way. Photo by Lois Tema.
Pictured: Della (J.J. Van Name) finds serenity in her kitchen. Photo by Lois Tema.
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Pictured: Della (J.J. Van Name) finds serenity in her kitchen. Photo by Lois Tema.
Pictured R to L: Della's (J.J. Van Name) orderly kitchen and quiet life is turned upside down by the arrival of Macy (Asia Jackson) and Jen (Jensen Power). Photo by Lois Tema.
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Pictured R to L: Della's (J.J. Van Name) orderly kitchen and quiet life is turned upside down by the arrival of Macy (Asia Jackson) and Jen (Jensen Power). Photo by Lois Tema.

Pictured: Della's (J.J. Van Name) peaceful life is turned upside down. Photo by Lois Tema.
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Pictured: Della's (J.J. Van Name) peaceful life is turned upside down. Photo by Lois Tema.
Pictured L to R: Jen (Jensen Power) and Macy (Asia Jackson) share a stolen moment in the kitchen. Photo by Lois Tema.
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Pictured L to R: Jen (Jensen Power) and Macy (Asia Jackson) share a stolen moment in the kitchen. Photo by Lois Tema.
Pictured L to R: Ditty (Christine Macomber) watches a taped concert of the Blaylock Sisters (Cheryl Smith, Amy Meyers, Alison Whismore). Photo by Lois Tema.
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Pictured L to R: Ditty (Christine Macomber) watches a taped concert of the Blaylock Sisters (Cheryl Smith, Amy Meyers, Alison Whismore). Photo by Lois Tema.

Pictured L to R: Sisters Rachel (Cheryl Smith)and Abigail (Alison Whismore) confront each other over their pasts. Photo by Lois Tema.
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Pictured L to R: Sisters Rachel (Cheryl Smith)and Abigail (Alison Whismore) confront each other over their pasts. Photo by Lois Tema.
Pictured L to R: The Blaylock sisters (Amy Meyers,Cheryl Smith, Alison Whismore)rehearse with their mother Ditty (Christine Macomber). Photo by Lois Tema.
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Pictured L to R: The Blaylock sisters (Amy Meyers,Cheryl Smith, Alison Whismore)rehearse with their mother Ditty (Christine Macomber). Photo by Lois Tema.
Pictured L to R: Rachel (Cheryl Smith) and Bethany (Amy Meyers) are shocked when their mother Ditty (Christine Macomber) brings home their sister Abigail (Alison Whismore). Photo by Lois Tema.
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Pictured L to R: Rachel (Cheryl Smith) and Bethany (Amy Meyers) are shocked when their mother Ditty (Christine Macomber) brings home their sister Abigail (Alison Whismore). Photo by Lois Tema.

Pictured: Ditty Blaylock (Christine Macomber) celebrates the return of her prodigal daught Bethany (Amy Meyers)while her eldest daughter Rachel (Cheryl Smith) looks on. Photo by Lois Tema.
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Pictured: Ditty Blaylock (Christine Macomber) celebrates the return of her prodigal daught Bethany (Amy Meyers)while her eldest daughter Rachel (Cheryl Smith) looks on. Photo by Lois Tema.
The heavenly Blaylock family (L to R: Alison Whismore, Cheryl Smith, Christine Macomber, Amy Meyers) is about to raise a little hell. Photo by Lois Tema.
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The heavenly Blaylock family (L to R: Alison Whismore, Cheryl Smith, Christine Macomber, Amy Meyers) is about to raise a little hell. Photo by Lois Tema.
Meet Ditty, an overbearing stage mother who will do whatever it takes to get her star-studded reunion performance. Photo by Lois Tema.
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Meet Ditty (Christine Macomber), an overbearing stage mother who will do whatever it takes to get her star-studded reunion performance. Photo by Lois Tema.

Meet Rachel (Cheryl Smith), a Christian vlogger who still has sex with her comatose husband. Photo by Lois Tema.
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Meet Rachel (Cheryl Smith), a Christian vlogger who still has sex with her comatose husband. Photo by Lois Tema.
Meet Bethany (Amy Meyers), former child star turned closeted atheist stripper. Photo by Lois Tema.
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Meet Bethany (Amy Meyers), former child star turned closeted atheist stripper. Photo by Lois Tema.
Meet Abigail (Alison Whismore), a chain-smoking virgin with anger management issues. Photo by Lois Tema.
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Meet Abigail (Alison Whismore), a chain-smoking virgin with anger management issues. Photo by Lois Tema.

Pictured L to R: This close-knit circle of friends (Robert Kittler, Max Seijas, Devon Marra, Chris Steele, and Sal Mattos) spills tea and throws shade. Photo by Lois Tema. (Hi-Res)
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Pictured L to R: This close-knit circle of friends (Robert Kittler, Max Seijas, Devon Marra, Chris Steele, and Sal Mattos) spills tea and throws shade. Photo by Lois Tema. (Hi-Res)
Pictured: Marcos (Vaho) investigates what's going on between brothers Marty (Robert Kittler)and Cory (Max Seijas). Photo by Lois Tema. (Hi-Res)
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Pictured: Marcos (Vaho) investigates what's going on between brothers Marty (Robert Kittler) and Cory (Max Seijas). Photo by Lois Tema. (Hi-Res)
Pictured L to R: J (Chris Steele) and Marcos (Vaho) have a
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Pictured L to R: J (Chris Steele) and Marcos (Vaho) have a "complicated" relationship. Photo by Lois Tema. (Hi-Res)

Pictured L to R: The group (Vaho, Chris Steele, Robert Kittler and Max Seijas) take a rare moment to stop and listen to Dev (Devon Marra). Photo by Lois Tema. (Hi-Res)
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Pictured L to R: The group (Vaho, Chris Steele, Robert Kittler and Max Seijas) take a rare moment to stop and listen to Dev (Devon Marra). Photo by Lois Tema. (Hi-Res)
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Pictured L to R: Marty (Robert Kittler) and Cory (Max Seijas) have a private moment outside, while Marcos (Vaho) and J (Chris Steele) gossip inside. Photo by Lois Tema. (Hi-Res)
Pictured L to R: Dev (Devon Marra) gets mocked by Marcos (Vaho), Smitty (Sal Mattos) and J (Chris Steele). Photo by Lois Tema. (Low-Res)
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Pictured L to R: Dev (Devon Marra) gets mocked by Marcos (Vaho), Smitty (Sal Mattos) and J (Chris Steele). Photo by Lois Tema. (Low-Res)

Pictured L to R: Smitty (Sal Mattos), Marcos (Vaho), J (Chris Steele) and Dev (Devon Marra) reminisce about past kikis. Photo by Lois Tema. (Low-Res)
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Pictured L to R: Smitty (Sal Mattos), Marcos (Vaho), J (Chris Steele) and Dev (Devon Marra) reminisce about past kikis. Photo by Lois Tema. (Low-Res)
Pictured L to R: Marty (Robert Kittler), J (Chris Steele), Cory (Max Seijas), and Marcos (Vaho) get the party started. Photo by Lois Tema. (Low-Res)
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Pictured L to R: Marty (Robert Kittler), J (Chris Steele), Cory (Max Seijas), and Marcos (Vaho) get the party started. Photo by Lois Tema. (Low-Res)
Pictured L to R: The group (Chris Steele, Max Seijas, Robert Kittler and Sal Mattos) come to terms with the aftermath of their party. Photo by Lois Tema. (Low-Res)
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Pictured L to R: The group (Chris Steele, Max Seijas, Robert Kittler and Sal Mattos) come to terms with the aftermath of their party. Photo by Lois Tema. (Low-Res)

Pictured L to R: Marcos (Vaho) and J (Chris Steele) have a complicated relationship. Photo by Lois Tema.
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Pictured L to R: Marcos (Vaho) and J (Chris Steele) have a complicated relationship. Photo by Lois Tema.
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Pictured L to R: Smitty (Sal Mattos), Dev (Devon Marra), J (Chris Steele), Marcos (Vaho), Marty (Robert Kittler), and Cory (Max Seijas) define their relationships. Photo by Lois Tema.
Pictured L to R: Marty (Robert Kittler), Cory (Max Seijas), Marcos (Vaho), J (Chris Steele), Smitty (Sal Mattos), and Dev (Devon Marra) are one big, dysfunctional family. Photo by Lois Tema.
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Pictured L to R: Marty (Robert Kittler), Cory (Max Seijas), Marcos (Vaho), J (Chris Steele), Smitty (Sal Mattos), and Dev (Devon Marra) are one big, dysfunctional family. Photo by Lois Tema.

Pictured L to R: Smitty (Sal Mattos), Dev (Devon Marra), Marcos (Vaho), J (Chris Steele), Cory (Max Seijas) and Marty (Robert Kittler) are having a kiki that's going to change everything. Photo by Lois Tema.
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Pictured L to R: Smitty (Sal Mattos), Dev (Devon Marra), Marcos (Vaho), J (Chris Steele), Cory (Max Seijas) and Marty (Robert Kittler) are having a kiki that's going to change everything. Photo by Lois Tema.