Sponsored By:
Outlook News
Rogue Theatrics
Greater Columbus Arts Council
Ohio Arts Council
Club Diversity
Columbus State Community College
Jade Esteban Estrada, New York City
History 101
The roots of the National Gay and Lesbian Theatre Festival can be traced to
the seventies when Tony Award-winning producer
John Glines hosted the first
event in New York City. The festival, which is "World's Fair" in concept usually
floats for 4-6 years until a host is found to implement the event. Most recent
festivals include Phoenix in 1992 and Los Angeles in 1996. In 2002, the festival
was brought to Columbus Ohio by Frank Barnhart Of Act Out Productions where
it has resided now for almost four years.  Begining in 2002, the Columbus festival
has been featured as a bi-annual event.
Notice:
The 2008 Festival has
been cancelled.