Derek & Romaine and Cast Set For 'Talkout Mondays' at THE TEMPERAMENTALS, 3/8

"TalkOut Mondays" (the after performance discussions) continues March 8th with Derek & Romaine (Sirius "Out Q109" radio hosts) & the cast of the critically acclaimed hit show "The Temperamentals" by Jon Marans at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street). Daryl Roth, Stacy Shane and Martian Entertainment are presenting the new American play. Thomas Jay Ryan (recently on Broadway "In The Next Room") portrays Harry Hay. Michael Urie (from TV's "Ugly Betty") is Rudi Gernreich. Arnie Burton (an original cast member of Broadway's "39 Steps") joins the cast in multiple roles. Rounding out the cast of five multiple talented actors are Matthew Schneck, and Sam Breslin Wright. The critically acclaimed hit show is directed by Jonathan Silverstein. The Set & Costume design is by Clint Ramos, lighting by Josh Bradford and Daniel Kluger is the sound designer.

The play is nominated for a GLAAD Award for Outstanding New York Theater: Broadway & Off-Broadway. (2 hrs 10 mins including intermission) www.thetemperamentals.com

Derek and Romaine is the GLAAD Award-winning talk show on Sirius XM Radio; hosted by Derek Hartley and Romaine Patterson. Prior to the launch of the show in 2003, Derek Hartley had been a syndicated columnist for nearly a decade. His widely-read columns have appeared online and in print across the U.S. and around the world. His popular relationship column, FantasyMan Island, appeared weekly on PlanetOut.com for nine years. He is the author of "Colonnade: A Life In Columns". Sudden fame surrounded co-host Romaine Patterson following the death of her friend Matthew Shepard. Her real-life appearance as an angel to counter-protest Fred Phelps became central to the "The Laramie Project" and is featured in her autobiography "The Whole World Was Watching". In 2008, Romaine produced "The Laramie Project Ten Years Later: The Lasting Legacy of Matthew Shepard" which won a 2009 GLAAD Award.

Updated Schedule for TalkOut Mondays - weekly panel of distinguished guests*:
March 15 Bill C Davis (Playwright "Mass Appeal", "Avow"); Tom Viola (activist, Broadway Cares/Equity Fights Aids executive director); Broadway Impact co-founders - Gavin Creel (star of "Hair"), Rory O'Malley and Jenny Kanelos
March 23 Charles Kaiser (author of The Gay Metropolis, the landmark history of gay life in America) & John Loughery (author of The Other Side of Silence which has a chapter about Hay and the era)
March 29 Elizabeth Ashley (actress) & Michael Wilson (director)
April 5 David Hyde Pierce (Tony, Emmy award-winning actor) & Brian Hargrove (television executive, writer, producer)
April12 Judith Light (actress) & David Mixner (civil rights activist and best-selling author)

Future confirmed Guest/Panelists include: Marle Becker (gay activist, "Out FM" radio program); Charles Busch (actor, playwright); David Carter (author "Stonewall-The Riot That Sparked The Revolution" - and being made into a PBS special); ); Charles Kaiser (author of The Gay Metropolis, the landmark history of gay life in America); Frank Kameny (headed the D.C. Mattachine Society & was fired in 1957 as an astrophysicist for being gay. A public apology to Frank from the Obama administration was made this year in a public ceremony).; Tom Kirdahy (playwright); Jim McGreevey (former Governor of New Jersey, he was the first and, to date, the only openly gay state governor in United States history); Terrence McNally (award-winning playwright); Daryl Roth (producer 6 Pulitzer Prize winning plays); David Rothenberg (political activist, Fortune Society, WBAI Radio) * subject to change

Performances are: Monday; Thursday; Friday at 8:00 pm; Saturday at 2:00 pm & 8:00 pm and Sunday at 3:00 pm & 7:00 pm. Ticket prices are: $65 and student tickets for $25 for the mezzanine. The student tickets are available in advance and must be purchased at the box office. Special group rates are also available. Tickets are on sale at the box office and through TeleCharge (212) 239-6200 or (800) 432-7250 and www.TeleCharge.com.

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