SAN FRANCISCO (May 29, 2020)—The San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus’ multi-award winning documentary “Gay Chorus Deep South” will be featured as the closing night film of the first-ever online OUTstream Film Festival. The virtual event will take place on Sunday, June 7 at 4 p.m. PST and will include a live-streamed post-film Q&A with film director David Charles Rodrigues, SFGMC Artistic Director Dr. Tim Seelig, and Executive Director Chris Verdugo, as well as an exclusive performance from SFGMC ensemble HomoPhonics beginning at 6 p.m. PST. This one-night-only event marks the first time viewers around the world will be able to watch the documentary from the comfort of their own homes. Tickets are $14.99 per household and available now at outstreamfest.com/closingnight.
SAN FRANCISCO (April 9, 2020)—Today, San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus (SFGMC) Artistic Director Dr. Timothy Seelig and Executive Director Chris Verdugo announced the launch of SFGMC TV, a free online platform showcasing exciting performances, dynamic interviews, singer spotlights, and more. SFGMC TV will allow supporters to stay connected with the Chorus during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and beyond by offering content previously scheduled at the National LGBTQ Center for the Arts in a digital format. SFGMC TV is live now on sfgmc.org/sfgmctv.
SAN FRANCISCO (February 6, 2020)—On the heels of the San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus’ [SFGMC] launch of the public phase of their capital campaign to support the National LGBTQ Center for the Arts, SFGMC Artistic Director Dr. Timothy Seelig and Executive Director Chris Verdugo announced today the first season of programming to take place at the Center. Programming will bring audience members closer to renowned music artists, arts organizations, and SFGMC members.
Today, San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus (SFGMC) Artistic Director Dr. Timothy Seelig and Executive Director Chris Verdugo announced Penned in Pink—a concert featuring music by queer composers, youth, and allies throughout the decades—performing at Davies Symphony Hall on Thursday, March 26 at 8 p.m. SFGMC will be joined by special guest Alex Newell, best-known for his powerful performance as the male-to-female transgender character ‘Unique Adams’ on Fox’s “Glee.”