PORTRAIT OF THE ARTIST AS A YOUNG GAY MAN
NOVEMBER 7-15, 2025

Written and Performed by Patrick Scully
Directed by Michael Robins

LOCATION

Please note that these performances will be happening in St. Paul.

The Theater (formerly the Lowry Lab Theater)
Saint Paul Conservatory for Performing Artists
350 St. Peter Street
St. Paul, MN 55102

Entrance off of St. Peter Street, between 4th and 5th Streets.

RUN TIME

Approx. 70 minutes with no intermission.

ABOUT

Patrick comes from Minnesota, but his career as a dancer has taken him around the world and as a gay artist-activist he has confronted homophobia, advocated for sexuality education, and promoted love and understanding. He has been a leader in and advocate of LGBTQ+ rights and arts in our community. For 30 years he ran Patrick’s Cabaret, a stage for radical fringe performers. 

Portrait of the Artist as a Young Gay Man begins in Patrick’s high school in the 1960’s then to his journey of discovery through his school, college years, and into his early professional life in the arts. Patrick weaves his own story into the larger story of the victories and defeats of LGBTQ+ individuals, not only in Minneapolis/St. Paul but across the country. Portrait premiered at ILLUSION in September of 2024, and we're excited to be bringing back this very special performance piece.

CREATIVE TEAM

Michael Robins | Direction 
Blake Nellis | Movement 
Garvin Jellison | Lighting and Video Design 
Jaime Lupercio | Sound Design 
Abigail Vaughan | Costume Coordination 
Virginia Culhane | Stage Management