In Good Company

The drama onstage is nothing compared to what’s happening behind the scenes in this original episodic series. Bay City Theatre Artistic Director Lola Grant is performing the ultimate balancing act: running a small, LGBTQ+ theatre during a pandemic, keeping her family together, and producing a new play- that’s still missing an ending. A new kind of podcast for a different kind of world, New Conservatory Theatre Center’s "In Good Company" is a love letter to the resilience of art, artists, and the places they call “home”. New Conservatory Theatre Center is San Francisco’s premier non-profit Queer and Allied theatre since 1981. Please consider donating at NCTCSF.ORG to support this work and additional programming while our theatre doors are closed.

Season 2, Episode 5: “Places, Please” by Elyzabeth Gregory Wilder

New Conservatory Theatre Center presents Season Two of In Good Company.The theatre no one thought would make it is back with a bang in Season 2 of NCTC’s hit podcast, In Good Company. Artistic Director Lola Grant and the rest of the Bay City Theatre family have learned to roll with the punches in the year since a pandemic closed the doors of their home away from home. But with the reopening of the city rapidly approaching, her team falling apart and marriage on the brink, Lola is running out of time to make a stand for her theatre and for herself.Written by Eric Reyes Loo, Laurel Ollstein, Tim Pinckney, and Elyzabeth Gregory WilderStory Consultant: Jewelle GomezDirected by NCTC Founder and Artistic Director Ed DeckerSound design by Kalon Thibodeaux Cast: Toni Lynn Guidry, Chris Morrell, James Aaron Oh, James Arthur M., Francisco Rodriguez, Desiree Rogers, Elena Ruggiero, Chris SteeleLearn more at NCTCSF.ORG

07-15
20:55

Season 2, Episode 4: “Pick a Little, Talk a Little” by Tim Pinckney

New Conservatory Theatre Center presents Season Two of In Good Company.The theatre no one thought would make it is back with a bang in Season 2 of NCTC’s hit podcast, In Good Company. Artistic Director Lola Grant and the rest of the Bay City Theatre family have learned to roll with the punches in the year since a pandemic closed the doors of their home away from home. But with the reopening of the city rapidly approaching, her team falling apart and marriage on the brink, Lola is running out of time to make a stand for her theatre and for herself.Written by Eric Reyes Loo, Laurel Ollstein, Tim Pinckney, and Elyzabeth Gregory WilderStory Consultant: Jewelle GomezDirected by NCTC Founder and Artistic Director Ed DeckerSound design by Kalon Thibodeaux Cast: Toni Lynn Guidry, Chris Morrell, James Aaron Oh, James Arthur M., Francisco Rodriguez, Desiree Rogers, Elena Ruggiero, Chris SteeleLearn more at NCTCSF.ORG

07-15
20:00

Season 2, Episode 3: “Meet Me In The Middle” by Eric Reyes Loo and Tim Pinckney

New Conservatory Theatre Center presents Season Two of In Good Company.The theatre no one thought would make it is back with a bang in Season 2 of NCTC’s hit podcast, In Good Company. Artistic Director Lola Grant and the rest of the Bay City Theatre family have learned to roll with the punches in the year since a pandemic closed the doors of their home away from home. But with the reopening of the city rapidly approaching, her team falling apart and marriage on the brink, Lola is running out of time to make a stand for her theatre and for herself.Written by Eric Reyes Loo, Laurel Ollstein, Tim Pinckney, and Elyzabeth Gregory WilderStory Consultant: Jewelle GomezDirected by NCTC Founder and Artistic Director Ed DeckerSound design by Kalon Thibodeaux Cast: Toni Lynn Guidry, Chris Morrell, James Aaron Oh, James Arthur M., Francisco Rodriguez, Desiree Rogers, Elena Ruggiero, Chris SteeleLearn more at NCTCSF.ORG

07-15
20:17

Season 2, Episode 2: “Home Shopping” by Laurel Ollstein

New Conservatory Theatre Center presents Season Two of In Good Company.The theatre no one thought would make it is back with a bang in Season 2 of NCTC’s hit podcast, In Good Company. Artistic Director Lola Grant and the rest of the Bay City Theatre family have learned to roll with the punches in the year since a pandemic closed the doors of their home away from home. But with the reopening of the city rapidly approaching, her team falling apart and marriage on the brink, Lola is running out of time to make a stand for her theatre and for herself.Written by Eric Reyes Loo, Laurel Ollstein, Tim Pinckney, and Elyzabeth Gregory WilderStory Consultant: Jewelle GomezDirected by NCTC Founder and Artistic Director Ed DeckerSound design by Kalon Thibodeaux Cast: Toni Lynn Guidry, Chris Morrell, James Aaron Oh, James Arthur M., Francisco Rodriguez, Desiree Rogers, Elena Ruggiero, Chris SteeleLearn more at NCTCSF.ORG

07-15
19:59

Season 2, Episode 1: “Miss Constance Regrets” by Eric Reyes Loo

New Conservatory Theatre Center presents Season Two of In Good Company.The theatre no one thought would make it is back with a bang in Season 2 of NCTC’s hit podcast, In Good Company. Artistic Director Lola Grant and the rest of the Bay City Theatre family have learned to roll with the punches in the year since a pandemic closed the doors of their home away from home. But with the reopening of the city rapidly approaching, her team falling apart and marriage on the brink, Lola is running out of time to make a stand for her theatre and for herself.Written by Eric Reyes Loo, Laurel Ollstein, Tim Pinckney, and Elyzabeth Gregory WilderStory Consultant: Jewelle GomezDirected by NCTC Founder and Artistic Director Ed DeckerSound design by Kalon Thibodeaux Cast: Toni Lynn Guidry, Chris Morrell, James Aaron Oh, James Arthur M., Francisco Rodriguez, Desiree Rogers, Elena Ruggiero, Chris SteeleLearn more at NCTCSF.ORG

07-15
19:51

Season Two Trailer - In Good Company

New Conservatory Theatre Center presents Season Two of In Good Company.The theatre no one thought would make it is back with a bang in Season 2 of NCTC’s hit podcast, In Good Company. Artistic Director Lola Grant and the rest of the Bay City Theatre family have learned to roll with the punches in the year since a pandemic closed the doors of their home away from home. But with the reopening of the city rapidly approaching, her team falling apart and marriage on the brink, Lola is running out of time to make a stand for her theatre and for herself.Written by Eric Reyes Loo, Laurel Ollstein, Tim Pinckney, and Elyzabeth Gregory WilderStory Consultant: Jewelle GomezDirected by NCTC Founder and Artistic Director Ed DeckerSound design by Kalon Thibodeaux Cast: Toni Lynn Guidry, Chris Morrell, James Aaron Oh, James Arthur M., Francisco Rodriguez, Desiree Rogers, Elena Ruggiero, Chris SteeleLearn more at NCTCSF.ORG

07-02
01:06

Behind-the-scenes with the "In Good Company" Tech Team

Technical Director ... Carlos AcevesProduction Manager & Casting Coordinator ... Stephanie DesnoyersSound Design ... Kalon ThibodeauxLearn more about In Good Company and other NCTC projects at NCTCSF.ORG

10-23
16:55

Episode 10: "When We Rise" by Elyzabeth Gregory Wilder

Coming up in the season finale of In Good Company ... What will happen to Bay City Theatre, Lola and everyone else we’ve come to love? In Good Company is presented by New Conservatory Theatre Center. Learn more about the show and donate to support this work and other programming while our theatre doors are closed at NCTCSF.ORG. The In Good Company Writers: Jewelle Gomez, Eric Reyes Loo, Laurel Ollstein, Tim Pinckney, and Elyzabeth Gregory Wilder.Director: NCTC Founder and Artistic Director Ed Decker.Cast: Toni Lynn Guidry (Narrator), James Arthur M. (Andre / Dugie / Jasmine), Chris Morrell (Skip Markley / Brick / Manicurist / Skateboarder / TV Newscaster), James Aaron Oh (Kaiser the Playwright), Desiree Rogers (Lola Grant / Frannie), Elena Ruggiero (Bridget / Gaby), Chris Steele (Constance / CJ), Vaho (Javier / Dr. Sorenson / YouTube Knitter).Sound design: Kalon Thibodeaux.Special thanks to Louis Durra for the use of "Ain't She Something" from his Chromakey album.

10-21
16:04

Behind-the-scenes with Playwright Elyzabeth Gregory Wilder

In Good Company is presented by New Conservatory Theatre Center. Learn more about the show and donate to support this work and other programming while our theatre doors are closed at NCTCSF.ORG.

10-16
16:15

Episode 9: "It Happens In A Heartbeat" by Elyzabeth Gregory Wilder

Last week, Lola, worried about CJ living alone at the theatre, invited them to stay with her family while the theatre struggled to find the best way to respond to the Black Lives Matter movement.  Next, we find Kaiser and Javier together as Kaiser receives news about his productions.In Good Company is presented by New Conservatory Theatre Center. Learn more about the show and donate to support this work and other programming while our theatre doors are closed at NCTCSF.ORG. The In Good Company Writers: Jewelle Gomez, Eric Reyes Loo, Laurel Ollstein, Tim Pinckney, and Elyzabeth Gregory Wilder.Director: NCTC Founder and Artistic Director Ed Decker.Cast: Toni Lynn Guidry (Narrator), James Arthur M. (Andre / Dugie / Jasmine), Chris Morrell (Skip Markley / Brick / Manicurist / Skateboarder / TV Newscaster), James Aaron Oh (Kaiser the Playwright), Desiree Rogers (Lola Grant / Frannie), Elena Ruggiero (Bridget / Gaby), Chris Steele (Constance / CJ), Vaho (Javier / Dr. Sorenson / YouTube Knitter).Sound design: Kalon Thibodeaux.Special thanks to Louis Durra for the use of "Ain't She Something" from his Chromakey album.

10-14
14:40

Behind-the-scenes with Playwright Laurel Ollstein

In Good Company is presented by New Conservatory Theatre Center. Learn more about the show and donate to support this work and other programming while our theatre doors are closed at NCTCSF.ORG.

10-09
14:12

Episode 8: "After George Floyd" by Laurel Ollstein

For a moment it seemed like everything might actually work out for the Bay City Theatre crew, but the murder of George Floyd changed everything. How do we move forward from here?In Good Company is presented by New Conservatory Theatre Center. Learn more about the show and donate to support this work and other programming while our theatre doors are closed at NCTCSF.ORG. The In Good Company Writers: Jewelle Gomez, Eric Reyes Loo, Laurel Ollstein, Tim Pinckney, and Elyzabeth Gregory Wilder.Director: NCTC Founder and Artistic Director Ed Decker.Cast: Toni Lynn Guidry (Narrator), James Arthur M. (Andre / Dugie / Jasmine), Chris Morrell (Skip Markley / Brick / Manicurist / Skateboarder / TV Newscaster), James Aaron Oh (Kaiser the Playwright), Desiree Rogers (Lola Grant / Frannie), Elena Ruggiero (Bridget / Gaby), Chris Steele (Constance / CJ), Vaho (Javier / Dr. Sorenson / YouTube Knitter).Sound design: Kalon Thibodeaux.Special thanks to Louis Durra for the use of "Ain't She Something" from his Chromakey album.

10-07
13:27

Behind-the-scenes with Playwright Tim Pinckney

In Good Company is presented by New Conservatory Theatre Center. Learn more about the show and donate to support this work and other programming while our theatre doors are closed at NCTCSF.ORG.

10-02
14:17

Episode 7: "Infusion" by Tim Pinckney

Lola had to furlough the staff, Frannie confronted Bridget about her virus symptoms, and Javier and Kaiser’s romance might be on the rocks. Listen for what's next in Episode 7.In Good Company is presented by New Conservatory Theatre Center. Learn more about the show and donate to support this work and other programming while our theatre doors are closed at NCTCSF.ORG. The In Good Company Writers: Jewelle Gomez, Eric Reyes Loo, Laurel Ollstein, Tim Pinckney, and Elyzabeth Gregory Wilder.Director: NCTC Founder and Artistic Director Ed Decker.Cast: Toni Lynn Guidry (Narrator), James Arthur M. (Andre / Dugie / Jasmine), Chris Morrell (Skip Markley / Brick / Manicurist / Skateboarder / TV Newscaster), James Aaron Oh (Kaiser the Playwright), Desiree Rogers (Lola Grant / Frannie), Elena Ruggiero (Bridget / Gaby), Chris Steele (Constance / CJ), Vaho (Javier / Dr. Sorenson / YouTube Knitter).Sound design: Kalon Thibodeaux.Special thanks to Louis Durra for the use of "Ain't She Something" from his Chromakey album.

09-30
15:56

Behind-the-scenes with Playwright Eric Reyes Loo

In Good Company is presented by New Conservatory Theatre Center. Learn more about the show and donate to support this work and other programming while our theatre doors are closed at NCTCSF.ORG.

09-25
14:13

Episode 6: "Who’s Zooming Who?" by Eric Reyes Loo

Love is in the air for Lola and Gaby and new couple Kaiser and Javier, but the theatre is strapped for cash and Bridget's "little cough" might be something a lot bigger. What’s next?In Good Company is presented by New Conservatory Theatre Center. Learn more about the show and donate to support this work and other programming while our theatre doors are closed at NCTCSF.ORG. The In Good Company Writers: Jewelle Gomez, Eric Reyes Loo, Laurel Ollstein, Tim Pinckney, and Elyzabeth Gregory Wilder.Director: NCTC Founder and Artistic Director Ed Decker.Cast: Toni Lynn Guidry (Narrator), James Arthur M. (Andre / Dugie / Jasmine), Chris Morrell (Skip Markley / Brick / Manicurist / Skateboarder / TV Newscaster), James Aaron Oh (Kaiser the Playwright), Desiree Rogers (Lola Grant / Frannie), Elena Ruggiero (Bridget / Gaby), Chris Steele (Constance / CJ), Vaho (Javier / Dr. Sorenson / YouTube Knitter).Sound design: Kalon Thibodeaux.Special thanks to Louis Durra for the use of "Ain't She Something" from his Chromakey album.

09-23
15:18

Episode 5: "Sheltering in Place" by Elyzabeth Gregory Wilder

San Francisco is officially locked down, CJ is living at the theatre and Kaiser the Playwright  has moved in with Javier.  Can the theatre survive?  Will a romance bloom?  Listen for what happens next in Episode 5!In Good Company is presented by New Conservatory Theatre Center. Learn more about the show and donate to support this work and other programming while our theatre doors are closed at NCTCSF.ORG. The In Good Company Writers: Jewelle Gomez, Eric Reyes Loo, Laurel Ollstein, Tim Pinckney, and Elyzabeth Gregory Wilder.Director: NCTC Founder and Artistic Director Ed Decker.Cast: Toni Lynn Guidry (Narrator), James Arthur M. (Andre / Dugie / Jasmine), Chris Morrell (Skip Markley / Brick / Manicurist / Skateboarder / TV Newscaster), James Aaron Oh (Kaiser the Playwright), Desiree Rogers (Lola Grant / Frannie), Elena Ruggiero (Bridget / Gaby), Chris Steele (Constance / CJ), Vaho (Javier / Dr. Sorenson / YouTube Knitter).Sound design: Kalon Thibodeaux.Special thanks to Louis Durra for the use of "Ain't She Something" from his Chromakey album.

09-16
15:30

Behind-the-scenes with Playwright Jewelle Gomez

In Good Company is presented by New Conservatory Theatre Center. Learn more about the show and donate to support this work and other programming while our theatre doors are closed at NCTCSF.ORG.

09-11
17:51

Episode 4: "One Less Egg to Fry" by Jewelle Gomez

Last week, while the cast struggled with endless rewrites on Kaiser’s new play, Bay City Theatre was unexpectedly shuttered by the Mayor and local health authorities. We rejoin everyone as the magnitude of the pandemic begins to become clear to some; not so clear to others.In Good Company is presented by New Conservatory Theatre Center. Learn more about the show and donate to support this work and other programming while our theatre doors are closed at NCTCSF.ORG. Episode 4 is sponsored by Gibson Dunn.The In Good Company Writers: Jewelle Gomez, Eric Reyes Loo, Laurel Ollstein, Tim Pinckney, and Elyzabeth Gregory Wilder.Director: NCTC Founder and Artistic Director Ed Decker.Cast: Toni Lynn Guidry (Narrator), James Arthur M. (Andre / Dugie / Jasmine), Chris Morrell (Skip Markley / Brick / Manicurist / Skateboarder / TV Newscaster), James Aaron Oh (Kaiser the Playwright), Desiree Rogers (Lola Grant / Frannie), Elena Ruggiero (Bridget / Gaby), Chris Steele (Constance / CJ), Vaho (Javier / Dr. Sorenson / YouTube Knitter).Sound design: Kalon Thibodeaux.Special thanks to Louis Durra for the use of "Ain't She Something" from his Chromakey album.

09-09
15:53

Episode 3: "The Shutdown" By Laurel Ollstein

Artistic Director Lola Grant has made the risky decision to bring Kaiser the Playwright’s world premiere to Bay City Theatre. The only problem is that the script has no ending and our turbulent playwright has escaped to drink his troubles away. Listen for what's next in episode three.In Good Company is presented by New Conservatory Theatre Center. Learn more about the show and donate to support this work and other programming while our theatre doors are closed at NCTCSF.ORG. Episode 3 is sponsored by Gibson Dunn.The In Good Company Writers: Jewelle Gomez, Eric Reyes Loo, Laurel Ollstein, Tim Pinckney, and Elyzabeth Gregory Wilder.Director: NCTC Founder and Artistic Director Ed Decker.Cast: Toni Lynn Guidry (Narrator), James Arthur M. (Andre / Dugie / Jasmine), Chris Morrell (Skip Markley / Brick / Manicurist / Skateboarder / TV Newscaster), James Aaron Oh (Kaiser the Playwright), Desiree Rogers (Lola Grant / Frannie), Elena Ruggiero (Bridget / Gaby), Chris Steele (Constance / CJ), Vaho (Javier / Dr. Sorenson / YouTube Knitter).Sound design: Kalon Thibodeaux.Special thanks to Louis Durra for the use of "Ain't She Something" from his Chromakey album.

09-02
14:30

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