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'Dragon Mama'

Every week from September 14, 2023 until October 15, 2023.
Sunday: 2 PM
Thursday: 7 PM
Friday: 8 PM
Saturday: 8 PM
Diversionary Theatre
All Ages
Tickets start at $20
Additional performance 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 2.

About the Event

"Dragon Mama," Written and performed by Sara Porkalob
Directed by Andrew Russell

Note: This production has been extended through Oct. 15.

About the show:
Maria yearns for a gayer, more diverse life in rural Washington state. When presented with an opportunity to make a quick fortune, she must make an important decision: leave her debt-ridden family and newborn daughter for the wild unknown of Alaska, or stay close to home, family, and intergenerational ghosts. Traversing 25 years, Dragon Mama is a one-woman adventure filled with queer love in a barren land, Filipino family lore, and a dope ’90s R&B soundtrack!

Low-cost previews: Sept 14-22.
Tickets on sale now!
Visit: diversionary.org/dragon-mama

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Diversionary Theatre

Diversionary Theatre

4545 Park Blvd.
San Diego, California 92116
619-220-6830
boxoffice@diversionary.org

Diversionary Theatre is situated in the San Diego neighborhood of University Heights, just minutes from all the major freeways and right next to Hillcrest. We are located 2 blocks North of El Cajon Boulevard. The box office, lobby and concessions are located on the first floor of the building. The theatre is located on the second floor, and is accessible by both stairs and a lift. 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 providing live entertainment in a dynamic, inclusive and provocative environment that celebrates and preserves our unique culture.

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