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- EIN 33-0240436
- (619) 220-6830
- 4545 Park Blvd San Diego CA 92116 USA
- www.diversionary.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Arts & Culture, Theater
Mission: Diversionary Theatre was founded in 1986 to provide quality theatre for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender communities. The mission of the theatre is to provide an inspiring and thought provoking theatrical platform to explore complex and diverse LGBT stories, which influence the larger cultural discussion. Our vision is to foster and amplify the next generation of LGBT voices by providing live entertainment in a dynamic, inclusive and provocative environment that celebrates and preserves our unique culture.
Results: Diversionary is the third oldest LGBT theatre in the nation having produced over 150 quality mainstage productions over 34 years. Diversionary's Arts Education program reaches more than 1,500 middle and high school students annually and provides free classes and programs for older, LGBT generations. Our Arts Education Programs build a cross-cultural understanding around LGBT themes, while helping participants gain a better understanding of themselves within the world in which they live. Diversionary regularly collaborates with local arts and LGBT organizations, providing a forum for activists and advocates of social awareness, diversity, and inclusion.
Target demographics: LGBTQ+
Geographic areas served: San Diego, CA
Programs: -Quality theatre for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender communities. -Student Matinee Program: partnering with San Diego middle and high schools and youth groups to provide access to theatre 100% free of charge. - Teen-Versionary: a unique new play production exploring the LGBT experience, and the ensemble is comprised of LGBT teens and their allies, creating a safe space to creatively explore the story and characters. - Kid-Versionary: an improv theatre club focused on working as a group to build improv theatre skills, increase self-expression, story-telling, collaboration, and creativity. -The Stonewall Salon: a free program geared towards older adults exploring acting, storytelling, improv, and writing in a fun and safe environment. -Silver Squad: welcomes LGBTQ+ Senior Citizens to attend free drop-in theatre performance classes, focusing on Acting, Improv, Movement, Writing, Storytelling, Music, Voice and Speech, Circus, and much more!