Jade Esteban Estrada is a brilliant young writer and performer. It was an honor to experience the ministry of this modern pioneer of the gay movement.

Rev. Troy Perry

Founder of the Worldwide Metropolitan Community Church

Los Angeles, CA

 

 

 

For your consideration:
Contact: Reece Golding
646-342-8647
reece@iconsofhistory.com

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ICONS:

The Lesbian and Gay History of the World, Vol. 1
Starring Comedy Central's Jade Esteban Estrada

Jade Esteban Estrada is Oscar Wilde in ICONS. Photo by Peter DiAntoni.


What is ICONS?
ICONS is a solo musical comedy that tells the story of the LGBT experience through the voices of Sappho, Michelangelo, Oscar Wilde, Gertrude Stein, Sylvia Rivera and Ellen DeGeneres.


Why is it "Vol. 1?"
ICONS is a trilogy. There is an ICONS Vol. 2 and ICONS Vol. 3.

 

 

How long is ICONS?
ICONS runs 75 minutes with no intermission.

 

 

What technical requirements are there to host the show at my church?
ICONS requires a CD compatible sound system with speakers and monitors onstage. Boundary microphones are requested for vocal sound. Properties include: One 6-ft long conference table, six chairs and one full length mirror onstage. That's it.

 

 

Would Jade be willing to do a Q & A session with the congregation after the show?
Jade Esteban Estrada is always delighted to speak to audience members after the show.

 

What other churches have hosted this particular show?
All God's Children Metropolitan Community Church -Minneapolis, MN

Metropolitan Community Church of Louisville-Louisville, KY

Cornerstone Metropolitan Community Church-Mobile, AL

Metropolitan Community Church of Albuquerque-Albuquerque, NM

Metropolitan Community Church of St. Augustine-St. Augustine, FL

Resurrection Metropolitan Community Church-Houston, TX

Metropolitan Community Church of Omaha-Omaha, NE

First Metropolitan Community Church-Atlanta, GA

St. Paul's United Church of Christ-Corpus Christi, TX

Metropolitan Community Church of Knoxville-Knoxville, TN

Granite Peak United Universalist Church-Prescott, AZ

Metropolitan Community Church of Chattanooga-Chattanooga, TN

Morristown Unitarian Church-Morristown, NJ

Who is Jade Esteban Estrada?
Jade Esteban Estrada is a singer/dancer/actor/comedian who has been featured on Comedy Central, PBS and HBO. Out Magazine calls him the "first gay Latin star." NBC News calls him "America's Prince of Pride." His music can be heard on the Emmy and Golden Globe award-winning police drama "The Shield."


Does Jade Esteban Estrada have any other solo shows that he tours to churches?
Jade Esteban Estrada also performs:
TORTILLA HEAVEN
ICONS: The Lesbian and Gay History of the World, Vol. 2
TransWorld! The Transgender History of the World
ICONS: The Lesbian and Gay History of the World, Vol. 3 (opens Sept. 2006!)



Jade Esteban Estrada is Sylvia Rivera in ICONS. Photo by John MacLellan.


How do I find out more about booking ICONS at my church?
To find out more about how you can bring this award-winning show to your church, contact Reece Golding at Vicarious New York at 646-342-8647 or email him at VicaProd@aol.com or reece@iconsofhistory.com. You can also check out http://www.getjaded.com.


Hear what other church organizers are saying about ICONS:

 

ICONS: The Lesbian and Gay History of the World, Vol. 1 is something every queer person should see. LGBT history comes alive in a moving, witty and humorous way. Jade Esteban Estrada does an exceptional job offering up six different ICONS, with six different stories and perspectives on LGBT history. From Gertrude Stein's gruff recollection of World War II to Sylvia Rivera's Nuyorican perspective of the Stonewall Riots, Estrada reminds us that we are all in this together: straight, gay/lesbian, bisexual, transgendered..."It's not a gay thing...it's a human thing.."And that is a lesson we all need to be reminded of from time to time.

As a performer, Estrada is a joy to work with. All the talent of a top-notch star, and the humility and easy nature that wins audiences hearts. His sincerity and care for each of the ICONS and the audience members is enduring and adds to the overall impression of the piece. You love the characters and you love him. This makes for a memorable night of high quality theatre. Half the fun is watching the amazing transformations Estrada makes from light and airy Sappho to impassioned Michelangelo; from the witty Oscar Wilde to Gertrude Stein (with her sensible shoes); But nothing is funnier than Gertrude Stein in Sylvia Rivera's spike heels!

ICONS is a well-researched, informative, moving and funny look at LGBT history. ICONS you know (and some you don't know, but should) teach us about who we are as people by offering us a look at some points along the road to where we are today. Witty monologues weave humor and history into a fun filled evening of theatre. You'll find yourself humming the songs after the lights come on and you've headed home. ICONS is an important show that everyone in the LGBT community should see.

Paul David Stanko

All God's Children Metropolitan Community Church

Minneapolis, MN

 

Rev. Jamie

Pensacola, FL

 

 

Jade Esteban Estrada's show is absolutely wonderful.

Rev. Paul Graetz

First Metropolitan Community Church

Atlanta, GA

Jade Esteban Estrada is Ellen DeGeneres in ICONS. Photo by Peter DiAntoni.
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Whatever you choose for church programming, Vicarious New York wishes you the best season yet!