Christopher J. Beale
My whole life I have been sort of a ‘jack of all trades,’ and my current portfolio of work reflects that.
Whether it’s my latest interview, a theatre review, a podcast or something else, this is where I will keep my latest work up to date.
award-winning journalist - podcaster - producer
My latest work
Stereotypes: Cruising Ringold Alley with Race Bannon
Gay author, activist, writer and leather educator Race Bannon takes us cruising and shares stories of the Ringold Alley that was, and what it’s inspired in today’s LGBTQIA2S+ community.
Stereotypes: The Gayest Olympics Ever!
Jim Buzinski from OutSports.com breaks down the medal haul from Team LGBTQ, plus we chat bulges, divas and Tom Daley’s retirement this time on Stereotypes.
Where I’m At (Bonus Podcast): We Are All Pole Vault Fans Now
The Olympics took over my life for a couple of weeks, but I am back. Let's check in ya?
Stereotypes: What’s At Stake For LGBTQIA2S People In The 2024 Election?
This time on Stereotypes, I’ll talk to political experts from the Political Breakdown podcast about just what is at stake for LGBTQIA2S people in the 2024 election.
Stereotypes: AIDS & Cannabis with “How To Do The Pot”
Ellen Scanlon, host of the the How To Do The Pot podcast shares the story of how cannabis served as a major source of comfort for AIDS patients in the eighties and early nineties.
The Bold Italic: Harnesses, furries, and fun - What I enjoyed about Dore Alley this year
As I watched a group of furries hook up on a San Francisco street under some trees, I started thinking about how we got here. It’s amazing that we can experience complete sexual liberation on the streets of our city, but was it always this way?
Stereotypes: San Diego’s Big Pride Has Deep Roots
San Diego Pride is consistently one of the city’s largest civic events.
Bay Curious: Roses Are Red, Glitter Is Plastic
“We have a lot of kids that before their proms they meet here, and the parents will come, and they shoot a lot of pictures.” These photoshoots became problematic when a seemingly benign substance commonly used in celebrations came into play.
Glitter.
Stereotypes: Queer People Of Color Make Comedy Mighty Real
Join Christopher Beale and guests, executive producer Tony Taylor, and Ashley Jaye, she is directing this summer’s “Mighty Real: A Sketch Variety Show” created by and for LGBTQIA2S people.
Review: Evita @ San Francisco Playhouse
Eva Perón is back on stage downtown as San Francisco Playhouse stages the classic Broadway musical Evita. But even solid performances by a few cast members and an iconic script don’t guarantee a successful outing. Evita suffers from some pacing, vocal and performance issues that had me leaving SF Playhouse ultimately disappointed.
Stereotypes: How did Guerneville get so gay?
Learn how the queer community saved this little town from ruin after a devastating flood, and how Guerneville became a thriving queer destination.
Review: Mrs. Doubtfire The Musical @ Orpheum Theatre
This fresh adaptation is a fitting tribute not only to its source literature and blockbuster film, but to Robin Williams, the late actor who made Mrs. Doubtfire one of the most beloved characters in American pop-culture.
Stereotypes: San Francisco’s Drag HERstory
Today — in a story Christopher produced for the KQED podcast Bay Curious — we’re taking a crash course through decades of drag herstory to better understand it’s larger impact on San Francisco, and the country.
Stereotypes: Inside Disneyland’s Pride Nite ‘After Dark’
Christopher Beale reports from inside Disneyland After Dark: Pride Nite 2024, and Bethanee Bemis from the Smithsonian gives us the timeline of queer celebrations inside the happiest place on earth.
Bay Area Reporter: 'Open To It' - queer series tackles Drag Story Hour
‘Open To It' is all about a couple experimenting with an open relationship," said director and star Frank Arthur Smith of his series on Amazon and OutTV, "and of course the silly, sexy situations that arise."
Stereotypes: Intersex - The Journey to Juleigh
Actress and intersex advocate Juleigh Mayfield was forced to transition to female in her forties.
Bonus Podcast: Why 8 minutes?
Settling into the studio to finish next week’s Stereotypes and I thought I’d check in!
Stereotypes: Queer Comedy ‘Open to It’ Reps Open Relationships
Gay and bisexual men are more likely to be in open relationships, but Frank Arthur Smith says that is seldom represented in pop culture. With his queer comedy series Open To It, he aims to change that.
Review: Everybody’s Talking About Jamie @ Ray of Light
Ray of Light Theatre’s staging will — in fact — have everybody in San Francisco talking about Jamie.