The Exiles are honored to collaborate with the creators of Compton’s Cafeteria Riot Theatre for a special Exiles Night—an evening rooted in trans and queer history, resistance, and collective care.
This tier is held for BIPOC and trans community members, especially those directly connected to the legacy of the Tenderloin.
If this category feels right for you, we invite you to claim it. We trust our community to self-select with care and respect.
Please select your meal option on the next page.
If you’d like to pay it forward, this option allows you to purchase a ticket for someone else who needs financial assistance. Thank you for helping keep our shared history accessible.
Open to all Exiles members and the greater leather community. If you’re able to contribute more, choosing a higher amount helps sustain equitable access for others.
Please select your meal option on the next page.
Thanks to this partnership, we’re offering 65 tickets (normally $75) to our community on a sliding scale of $30–$75. The Exiles are not profiting from this event; all proceeds go directly to the Tenderloin Museum and the artists behind the show.
Need a Sponsored Ticket?
We currently have 10 fully sponsored tickets available. If cost is a barrier, email us at info@theexiles.org with the subject line “Compton’s Ticket Request,” and we’ll send you a private access code—no explanation needed.
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Accessibility Support
Do you have any accessibility needs or require accommodations to attend this event? (e.g., wheelchair access, ASL interpretation, etc.) If yes, please let us know so we can ensure your experience is enjoyable. Email info@theexiles.org, and we will gladly coordinate with the Compton’s Cafeteria Riot’s production team on your behalf.
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Remaining Tickets Open to All
To ensure every seat is filled with love and community, all unclaimed tickets—regardless of category—will be released to the public two weeks before the event. First come, first served.
This night is more than a performance. It’s a gathering in honor of those who fought back—and those still fighting. We uplift the legacy of the Black and Brown trans women and queens who sparked resistance in the Tenderloin and San Francisco!
In solidarity and community service,
The Exiles
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From Compton's Cafeteria Riot Theatre's Website
CONTENT WARNING:
As we bring this work to life, we acknowledge the discomfort and pain that may be triggered by some of the content, and we approach these subjects with the utmost care and responsibility. It is our belief that confronting these difficult realities is vital in understanding the experiences of marginalized communities and the long-lasting effects of societal harm. However, we also recognize that the language and the experiences of our characters reflect a time and context that may be distressing, and we want to make sure you feel equipped to engage with it thoughtfully. Please take care of yourself and step away if needed. We are creating work that seeks to re-examine old wounds and not create new ones. Please feel free to reach out to us with thoughts and concerns at mailto:comptonscafeteriariot@gmail.com
Ezra Reaves, Director, Compton’s Cafeteria Riot
The following warnings are intended to prepare you for some of the challenging content within the play:
• Genital-based transphobia and transmisogyny
• Transphobic and transmisogynistic microaggressions
• Images of bruised/battered faces
• Racist language
• Explicit description of sexual assault(s)
• Off-stage trans bashing
• On-stage police officer(s) bullying queers
• On-stage choking of a trans woman by a police officer
• Outing of trans people
• Disparaging language toward sex work
Ticket Policy: No Refunds or Exchanges. All ticket sales are final. We do not offer refunds or exchanges for any reason, including but not limited to scheduling conflicts, illness, weather, or travel issues. Please ensure the date and time of your selected performance are correct before completing your purchase. If a performance is canceled or rescheduled by the production, ticket holders will be contacted with options for rescheduling or refund. Thank you for understanding and supporting live theater.
Doors at 4:00 PM | All attendees will be served breakfast food for dinner during the production. Vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options are available and must be selected when purchasing tickets.
Seating: The show is not open seating. Seating is determined ahead of time and is dependent upon the number of tickets purchased. If your friends bought tickets separately, we cannot guarantee that you'll be seated with them. If you're planning to attend with a group of friends, please make a single purchase for the desired number of tickets.