The 19 Shows
Caught in the Act 1982
June 18 at Numbers Benefit for Common Bond |
Caught in the Act 1982
The first production was performed for an estimated audience (between two performances) of 170 at a short-lived disco club on Menaul NE. The performers and technical support people included Jack Denvir, Jim Lester, Mark Prouse, Glen Samson, Jim Lester, and J.D. Stribling. As reported in the July 1992 Common Bond Ink newsletter: The program began with a song composed by Jon Hull entitled “I’m gay! I’m proud! I’m alive!” performed by the Brash Ensemble. Darby Fegan demonstrated remarkable flexibility from his more familiar role of virtuoso pianist by doing his impression of Marlene Dietrich singing “Falling in Love Again” and “My Heart Belongs to Daddy” (in his baritone voice). “The Body Shop,” a skit by Jon Hull and directed by Bruce Karcher, amusingly illustrated that people ought to make the most of and be satisfied with their natural appearance. Galt Johnson, George Arellanes and Brian Lanter expressed the lustier side of gay life by singing Alan Stringer’s original composition, “Furtive Glances at the Gym.” Galt also performed his original compositions “Rainbow Man” and “I Need You Near Me.” The show closed with “Our Town,” a slide presentation of gay life in Albuquerque with photography by Glen Samson and electronic music by Scott Amspoker. |
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Caught in the Act 1983
Master of Ceremonies: Jon Hull The performers included Ray Perguidi, Tom Rigirozzi, Win Christian, Cynthia Pasford, The Brash Ensemble, The Wilde Bunch, Sue Ann Ryan, Marie Oliva, Ron Smith, Ronny, George Meade, Jo Ann, Charles Blake, Echo, Gerry Warner, Mike Arellano, Galt Johnson, William Padilla, Don Ray, Ken Chavez, Julie Nelson, Josephine Randals, Marilyn Pittman, Ron Guillerente. |
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Caught in the Act 1984
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Caught in the Act 1985
Master of Ceremonies, Ross Porter The performers included J.D. Stribling, Daryl Streeter, The Honeybees, The Wilde Bunch, George Meade, Scott Hull, Lorenzo Colorado, Phantasmagoria Improvisational Theater, Echo, Judy Newlander, Dave King, ARCADESAMBO, MCC Celebration Chorus and The Brash Ensemble. |
Caught in the Act 1985
Benefit for Common Bond |
Caught in the Act 1986
June 22 at the KiMo Theatre Benefit for Common Bond |
Caught in the Act 1986
Mistress of Ceremonies: Echo Performers included Ed Hawkins, Kelly Calocci, Tim Evey, Traci Hukill, Echo, Sherry Lynn, Mike Colavito, Robert Servis, Anthony Bradley, Carol Wise, George Meade, Lorenzo, Ron Turner, Ronny, Zia Cloggers, Rey Perez, Monte Forbes, Benjamin, Phelicia & Penelope Sisters, Barbara Smith, John Hull, Gregg Burch, Joe Medina, Jill Silverton, Scott Hull, The Wilde Bunch, Judy Newlander, Carol McCants, Christopher and Jonathan Pitts. |
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Caught in the Act 1987
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Caught in the Act 1988
KiMo Theatre Benefit for Common Bond |
Caught in the Act 1988
Master of Ceremonies, Tony Russell Performers included The Wilde Bunch, Tony Russell, The Ronettes (Ken, Ron & Manuel), Ginny Walden, Elaine Stillman, George Meade, Ben Fox, Dale Tanis, John Friesen, Paul Matalucci, John Westerfield, Alan Stringer, Dime-a-Dance Dames, Monty Forbes, New Mexico Gay Men’s Chorus, Ken Post, Jon Hull, Ron Gaudreau, Echo, Jeanne Cole, Los Bailadores, Christopher, Russell Gray, Jeffrey Curran, Exit 154 (Drew Dooley & Janet McHard), Sluttage, Lipz (Cynthia, AJ, Cheryl and Pam) and Jack Denvir. |
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Caught in the Act 1989
Master of Ceremonies, Libby Atkins Performers included Jeanne Cole, PJ Sedillo, George Meade, Martha & Jonathan Hernandez, Angelica Garcia, Penima Ballen, Denise Perea, Drew Dooley, Maggie Gregory, Jai Conroy, Robert & Pam, Jack Denvir, Kimberly Tafoya, Randy Granger, Tony Bucci, Alan Stringer, Jon Hull, Scott Hull, Bo Miller, Ken Post, Randy Warrick, David Carmiencke, Brian Lanter, Jerry Quintana, Henri Rocha, Echo, Elaine Stillman, Joe Speer, Sharon Chapel, Chris Cornell, Robert Geiwitz, Kate Watson, Cheryl Gage, The New Mexico Gay Men’s Chorus and The Wilde Bunch. |
Caught in the Act 1989
KiMo Theatre Benefit for Common Bond |
Caught in the Act 1990
KiMo Theatre Benefit for Common Bond |
Caught in the Act 1990
Master of Ceremonies, Stephen Montoya Performers included Sue Ann Ryan, Bruce Watson, Carole Wise, Echo, Exit 154 (Jai Conroy and Drew Dooley), Mark Prouse, Mark Burdine, Tony Bucci, PJ Sedillo, Jim Johns, Curran Jeffrey, Anne Guzzo, Melinda Stegman, Roman Montoya, Chris Cierra, David Charmiencke, Michael Leggitt, Stacy Terrell, Sharla Hernandez, Jeanne Cole, Ken Post, New Mexico Gay Men’s Chorus, Sluttage (J. Burns, J. Moore, B. Lanter, T. Bucci & D. Ross), Monty Forbes, Marty, Kenny & Ronny, Dean Squibb, Robert Osmond, Ted Fox, John Hull and The Wilde Bunch. |
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Caught in the Act 1991
Mistress of Ceremonies, Sue Anne Ryan Performers included Ken Post, Mark Parra, Anna Tyler, PJ Sedillo, Russell Ervin, George Meade, Molly McCoy, Shyrl Sanders, Brian Lanter, Jon Hull, Pat McCrory, Alan Stringer, Milly Krebs, Echo, The Ranch People, Exit 154, The New Mexico Gay Men’s Chorus, Cassie Dawn, Anne Guzzo, Roman Montoya, Chris Sierra, Melinda Stegman, Max Casaus, Jeannie M. Flores, Terrie Pena, Rikki Gomez, Alan Ponder, Jim Johns, Brian Talachy, Kent de Jong, Michael Kauffman, Michael Vance, Sally Lynn, Cathlyn Florez, John Burns, Rob Martin, Jeanne Cole, Tony Hardin, Curran Jeffery, Debbie Rettke, Gemini Moon, Carole Wise, Chris Phillips., Jack Denvir, Ted Fox and The Wilde Bunch. |
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Caught in the Act 1992
June 20 at the KiMo Theatre Benefit for Common Bond |
Caught in the Act 1992
Master of Ceremonies, Ray Rivera Performers included Jim Johns, Karen Hill, Anna Tyler, Lee Kroll, Alan Ponder, Mike Barnes, Susan Dun, Ray Rivera, Jull Pribyl, Anna Taylor, Russel Ervin, David Arellanes, Mark Parra, Alan Stringer, Jon Hull, The Honeybees (Ken Chavez, Manny Chavez, Ron Sena) Greta (Jack Denvir), Skirts (Jeni, Jal, Amy, Beta, Elane, Hillary), The DQs (PJ Sedillo, Jessie Trujillo, Ron Weede), Sluttage (Brian Lanter, Stephen Montoya, Alan Ponder, Ken Post, Dean Squibb), Echo, Exit 154 (Jai Conroy, Drew Dooley, Kay Deasy), Phelicia Sisters, Albuquerque Beat (PJ Sedillo, Kelly Rae, Richelle Rael, B.J. Romero), Lip Service (Rand Barker, Michael Coffman, Kent de Jong, Darrell Hansen, Brian Lanter) and The Wilde Bunch (Bill Eyler, Bill Burns, Diane Gibson, Stephen Montoya, Colleen Moore, Robert Styles, Rex Swanda, Sandi Tonneson, Val Velton) |
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Caught in the Act 1993
Master of Ceremonies, Ray Rivera Performers included Salome Martinez, Dean Squibb, Jim Johns, Kate Watson, Mark Parra, Jill Pribyl, Karen Hill, Lynette Hampsten, Mike Barnes, Kelly Rae, Jon Hull, Alan Stringer, Exit 154 (Jai Conroy, Drew Dooley, Kay Deasy), PJ Sedillo, Patrick Ross, Skirts (Jenni, Jal, Amy, Beta, Teresa), Jeanie Cole/Perkins, Alan Ponder, Dallas Ryan, Michael Koffman, Brian Lanter, Stephen Montoya, Debbie Rettke, Echo, Albuquerque Beat, Wess Lockwood, Norm Toy, The Wilde Bunch, The New Mexico Men’s Chorus, and the Color Guard from New Mexico Gay Rodeo Association. |
Caught in the Act 1993
KiMo Theatre Benefit for Common Bond |
Caught in the Act 1994
KiMo Theatre Benefit for Common Bond |
Caught in the Act 1994
Master of Ceremonies, Bill Eyler Performers included Derrik Lewis, David Jarner, Dean Squibb, Brian Lanter, Benjamin J Mendy, Kate Watson, Sharon Austin, Randy Granger, Rick Martin, Alan Ponder, Exit 154 (Jai Conroy & Drew Dooley), Albuquerque Beat (PJ Sedillo, Richelle Rael, Mel Schroeder, Chris Joiner), Karen Amberg, Jim Johns, Joe Moncado, Darby Fegan, Dallas Ryan, Jerry Quintana, Patrick Ross, Frankie Gutierrez, Sarah Motil, Echo, Sunflower, and The Wilde Bunch (Bill Eyler, John Kelly, Rick Martin, Rick Weber, Terry Wilder, Ric Gonzalez, Margaux Baker, Alex Ledbetter & Becky Page). |
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Caught in the Act 1995
Mistress of Ceremonies, Debbi Rettke Performers included Will Wroda, Dean Squibb, Erin Best, Diane Constantine, Jim Johns, David Eaves, Hans Kliphuis, Michael O. Shaw, Mark Parra, Buddy LaRue, Exit 154 (Drew Dooley, Jai Conroy & Katy Deasy), Ellen Watson, Barbra N. More, Steve Lynn, Echo, Randy Granger, James Collins, Diva Marie, Barbra N. More, and The Wilde Bunch (Bill Eyler, Elizabeth Emerson, Bryan Talachy, Peter Trainor, Janeal Cabbage, John Kelly, Orlando Bettis, Jay Viescas, Rick Weber, Rikk Valdivia, Ric Gonzalez, Kris Jensen, Penny Mortimer, Sandy Tonneson, Phillip Zinzer, Joe Bernier, Rose Torrez, Patrice Kerr & Corrine Tippet) |
Caught in the Act 1995
June 24 at the KiMo Theatre Benefit for Common Bond |
Caught in the Act 1996
June 22 at the KiMo Theatre Benefit for Common Bond |
Caught in the Act 1996
Mistress of Ceremonies, Echo Performers included Roy Johnson, Jim Johns, Paul Barrientos, Ray Rivera, Echo, Kerri Munkries, PJ Sedillo, Nuevo Mexico Presente, Cassie Hubert, Sanda Lovato, Kenny Chavez, Jean Jordan, Neutrogena, The Specticals, The New Mexico Gay Men’s Chorus, Exit 154, Randy Granger, Will Wroda, Angelica Del Rio, Liv2Tel, Geneva Convention, Neutrogena, Neely O’Hara, The Squibbner Dance Troupe, The Wilde Bunch (Bill Eyler, Bryan Talachy, John Giberson, John Kelly, Gordon Macaw, Ray Hughes, Ric Gonzalez, Rick Weber, Casey Scott, Orlando Bettis, Tim McNamara, Jean Maher & Gail Tate) |
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Caught in the Act 1997
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Caught in the Act 1998
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Caught in the Act 1999
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Caught in the Act 2001
KiMo Theatre Benefit for the Foundation for Human Enrichment's AIDS Emergency Project |
Caught in the Act 2001
Hosted by The Dolls (Miss Geneva Convention & Miss Tequila Mockingbyrd) Performers included Geneva Convention, Hans Kliphuis,The Sugar Kookies (Kelly Clark, Shelly Pyles, Mandy Iacono, Kory Baughman, K-Rae), Concentus Animorum Recorder Consort (Henry Seale, Bill Burns, Gerry Blankenbecler, Mark Roff), John Patrick Nieto, Frankie J. Tachias, The Dolls, Kutlu Gulamber, Jim Johns, Leatherwoman Leslie Anderson & Diva Marie, Exit 154 (Jai Conroy, Drew Dooley, Kay Deasy, Arlene Sokola), David Pruitt, Echo, UnL (Rachelle Karman, Karen Monty, Barb Romero, Ginger Moreno), Dean Hawkins, Carlos Hernandez, Brandon Block, Paul Ramirez, Alen Phoenix Smith, Angelica Del Rio, Raquel Del Rio, Gia, Kayla Andrews, Dean Eldon Squibb, and The Wilde Bunch (Bill Eyler, Vince Coca, Richard Huber, Clyde Kilgo, Jamie Marie Wheeland, Candon Sadler, Stephen Black, William Andrews, Orlando Bettis, Janet Schaefer, Ben Casado, Michael Coburn, Jim Effinger). |
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Burque Burlesque/Caught in the Act 2002
Produced by Rich Gutman; Sound by Jon Hull Hosted by Geneva Convention & Tequila Mockingbyrd Performers included The Sugar Kookies & Crumbs, The New Mexico Gay Men’s Chorus, The ImpoStars featuring Erotica Beat, Top Hat Cabaret, Gloria, The Dolls, Rhonda Carlisle, Patti Roxxx, Just Friends, Leslie Anderson, and Dean Eldon Squibb |
Burque Burlesque/Caught in the Act 2002
June 29 at the KiMo Theatre Benefit for the AIDS Emergency Fund |
Business and community sponsors of Caught in the Act shows over the years included Albuquerque Social Club, Loretta Libby Atkins, Lawyer; Peter Barnett, CPA; Blue Angel Videos, Body Works, Mick Burke, Senior Loan Officer; Business Printing Service, Amera & Darkroom, Win Christian, Freelance Videotaping; Ruth Cohen, Attorney at Law; Dr. Helen D’Esposito, Chiropractor; Craig Dill, Health Insurance; Alan Duhan, D.M.D., Emmanuel Metropolitan Community Church, Full Circle Books, Debbie Golden, Realtor; Bennett Hammer, Associate Broker; In Crowd, Joseph Jandoll, Travel Agent; John Kelly, Travel Agent; David King, Chiropractor; Larry’s Hats, Karla Ludi, Insurance Agent; Manning Florist, Metropolitan Community Church of Albuquerque, Frank Moschiano, CPA; Motorcyclemen of New Mexico, Gary Peterson, Realtor; Pulse Nightclub, Kevin Ray, Mortgage Banker Associate; Red Target Real Estate, River of Life Ministries, Neal Paul Sirwinski, Acupuncture; Sisters’ and Brothers’ Bookstore, Laurie Stetzler, Jewelry Designer; The Ranch, The Wilde Bunch, and Kintree Whitecloud, M.A. Counseling.
This history of Caught in the Act is a LIVING DOCUMENT. We welcome your corrections, comments and personal memories for future updates of this article. commonbondnm.org/contact
Common Bond is grateful for Dean Squibb providing access to Jon Hull’s media archive. Our thanks also to Jack Denvir, Echo and Kenny Chavez for the loan of their original Caught in the Act programs. We are indebted to everyone who shared their memories of Caught in the Act for this article.
This history of Caught in the Act is a LIVING DOCUMENT. We welcome your corrections, comments and personal memories for future updates of this article. commonbondnm.org/contact
Common Bond is grateful for Dean Squibb providing access to Jon Hull’s media archive. Our thanks also to Jack Denvir, Echo and Kenny Chavez for the loan of their original Caught in the Act programs. We are indebted to everyone who shared their memories of Caught in the Act for this article.