The Confession of Lily Dare - Charles Busch & J. Conrad Frank in conversation with F. Allen Sawyer
Channel: Mechanics' Institute
Date: 2023-06-07

Kick off Pride Month as Mechanics' Institute welcomes Charles Busch, J. Conrad Frank, and F. Allen Sawyer discussing their creative process bringing a turn-of-the-century tale to life.

Lily Dare. Convent girl? Cabaret star? Infamous madame? Call her what you want, but she’s determinedly devoted to the child she was forced to abandon. Set in the seedy underbelly of the Barbary Coast, this play from the brilliant comedic mind of Charles Busch follows one woman’s road to ruin – paved with good intentions.

 


This rags to riches to rags romp set in the hedonistic heyday of the Barbary Coast is a loving lampoon of the confession films of Hollywood’s Golden Age.

Join playwright Charles Busch and Bay Area icon F. Conrad Frank with director F. Allen Sawyer as they discuss the making of The Confession of Lily Dare, currently playing at New Conservatory Theatre Center. NCTC has generously extended a 25% discount for any of their shows - use the promo code "MILibrary" and see you at the theater!