Next Fall

Two performances of Diversionary's "Next Fall" to include panel with discussion with faith leaders

SDGLN Staff
March 2nd, 2012

SAN DIEGO -- In conjunction with its current production of "Next Fall," Diversionary Theatre has put together a panel of faith and secular leaders for a conversation about faith, religion, and belief and how they shape our lives and our relationships immediately following the shows on March 8 and 15.

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THEATER REVIEW: “Next Fall” couple are a gay Fundamentalist and an agnostic, facing a medical crisis and family issues

Jean Lowerison - SDGLN Theater Critic
February 24th, 2012

(Critic’s note: Religions have demonstrably divided individuals, families and countries and have, in my opinion, caused more problems than they have ever alleviated or solved. I have attempted objectivity here, but keep the foregoing in mind as you read this review.)

Luke (Stewart Calhoun) is young, personable, hot, gay – and a fundamentalist Christian who routinely prays for forgiveness after sex.

Adam (Matt McGrath) is a grumpy, nebbishy hypochondriacal agnostic, unable to comprehend how anyone can believe what Luke says he believes.

Matt McGrath returns with James Vasquez in Diversionary’s “Next Fall”

Anthony King - Editor, Gay San Diego
February 13th, 2012

Actor Matt McGrath and Director James Vasquez have become somewhat of a dynamic duo in the San Diego theater scene. The pair worked together on the Old Globe’s successful “The Rocky Horror Show” last fall and are currently in production on Diversionary Theatre’s latest. They also hinted at another collaboration, which may see McGrath behind the scenes for Vasquez’s next project.

“I think now we’re going to have trouble getting rid of him,” Vasquez said jokingly.

Diversionary Theatre to stage Tony-nominated "Next Fall"

SDGLN Staff
February 10th, 2012

SAN DIEGO -- Diversionary Theatre will bring the Tony-nominated play "Next Fall" to San Diego, starting Thursday, Feb. 16.

Diversionary’s production will feature Matt McGrath, who recently starred in the Old Globe’s hit production of "The Rocky Horror Show." The production reunites McGrath with Rocky Horror director, James Vasquez at the helm of "Next Fall."

The theater provides the following description of the show:

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