Monday, November 17, 2025
9:30 AM - 6:15 PM
Z Space, Theatre of Yugen NOH Space,
& Joe Goode Annex in San Francisco
Keynote
Don’t Dream It, Be It: A Glitter Sermon with Peaches Christ
Keynote, Steindler Stage
This year’s keynote speaker, drag luminary Peaches Christ, embodies what is possible in Bay Area performance. Drag artist, producer, filmmaker — she is a true multi-hyphenate talent.
Both on stage and in the audience, Bay Area theatre has been a haven for outsiders and cutting-edge artists for generations. This home for experimentation is the only place Peaches could have been born.
Today as queer art and queer artists are under attack nationwide, we stand together, unwavering: art has never been more important. It is undeniable that theatre's ability to change minds, move hearts, and spread a little glitter is needed now more than ever before.
Together, with Peaches Christ as our guide, let’s explore the question: In these turbulent times, what does it mean to be an artist?
Peaches’ vibrant and unapologetically queer keynote will inspire us to embrace the artistic work that challenges ourselves and our audiences, remind us of the connective power of performance, and ignite the possibilities of what we can create.
Peaches Christ
Peaches Christ is a San Francisco–based filmmaker, event producer, and theatre creator known for blending drag, horror, and cult cinema into unforgettable experiences. She produces and hosts theatrical events in partnership with PolyArts Management, collaborating with symphony orchestras around the world.
Peaches is the alter ego of Joshua Grannell, writer and director of the cult feature film All About Evil. Joshua is also the co-owner of Into The Dark, a production company specializing in immersive theatre, including the acclaimed Terror Vault series at San Francisco’s historic Mint building.
Peaches' drag parody spectaculars have toured internationally, selling out iconic venues and earning a global fanbase. She has appeared in numerous films and television shows throughout her career, and currently co-hosts the cult movie podcast Midnight Mass.
Jeremy and Camillo
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