The Compton’s Cafeteria Riot play is a living act of resistance that tells the story of the 1966 Compton’s Cafeteria Riot, a pivotal moment in LGBTQ+ history, through an immersive experience that includes raw and lived-in performances, attention to detail, and a focus on the defiance and joy of the rioters.

  Herb Caen once said “Any city that doesn’t have a Tenderloin isn’t a city at all” which, despite my general distaste for Herb Caen, is a pretty accurate take. I have mixed feelings about people who write about the Tenderloin. Nothing about the commentary comes off as balanced. The