4545 Park Boulevard #101
San Diego, California 92116
Box Office: 619.220.0097
Business Office: 619.220.6830

Theatre History

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 produce plays with gay, lesbian and bisexual themes that portray characters in their complexity and diversity both historically and contemporarily.

Diversionary Theatre is recognized as one of San Diego's best theatres. Though its history has been long and varied, it is one of the most vibrant showcases of theatrical talent in the city.

Over the past several years the theatre has elevated its productions and extended its season. The response has been remarkable, as its productions regularly receive "Critic's Choice", "Best Bet" reviews, and Patte' and San Diego Theatre Critics Circle Awards.

Diversionary's recent productions have included: Corpus Christi, Bluebonnet Court, The Daddy Machine, Torch Song Trilogy, The Busy World is Hushed, The Break Up Notebook - The Lesbian Musical, Bunbury, The Long Christmas Ride Home, Happy Endings Are Extra, It's A Fabulous Life, Gaytino! and When Pigs Fly.

The goal of the theatre is to continue telling the story of the LGBT community, while providing a home and venue for the remarkable talents of the San Diego's theatre professionals.

Click here to view our promotional video for the 2006-2007 season, and check out past productions on our archive of past seasons!