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🎉 Happy Birthday to the love of my life and fellow Nancy Boy - Justin.

Justin and I met on the Big Island in Kona while working at a Natural foods store. There are not many people in life whom I remember the first time I met them, but I remember the first time I saw Justin. Since meeting and falling in love in Kona we’ve traveled all over the world together.

Justin loves yoga, dancing, singing, performing, and cooking vegan food. They are a huge part of the Portland dance community and are a fixture at Twirl.
If you’re fortunate enough to share a stage, or even a dance with them you know Justin exudes pure joy and light to everyone around them. If you’re fortunate enough to call them friend, you know they are the kindest, most genuine, caring, and supportive friend anyone could ever ask for. Never have I met someone who is so strongly their authentic self. I could not be more proud of Justin or more grateful to share my life with them.

💐🌸💖🌸💐

Thanks to @tomofportland @thesewerethedays for the 📸 taken in Portland, Oregon by @nancyboysimprov

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🎉 Happy Birthday to Nancy Boy Nick (aka Little Nicky as his family called him when he was as kid.) The world is a better place with a man like him in it. Nick leads with love, silliness, and a fiery passion for everything he does.

Nick grew up in Minneapolis MN, and has traveled all over the world (including all 50 states.) One thing he loves to bring with him on his travels is his passion for improv. He’s notorious for hopping into improv sets to play with new improvisors at any theater that will let him.

Teaching improv and theatre is his passion and it shows when you’re in one of his classes. As a kid Nick wanted to be a karate teacher when he grew up; so he never had to wear shoes when he worked. While he didn’t make it down that exact path, he (mostly) achieved that goal - as anyone who has been in his classes can attest to. We love his excitement for growth, expansion, and connection.

When you’re around Nick it’s easy to feel warm, supported, and at home. This Aries (with his big 3 in each fire sign ❤️‍🔥) is an inspiration. Cheers to another year of blazing your own trail, and leading with your passion. @nick.condon by @nancyboysimprov

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The boys are back - in another full feature-length Nancy Boys show! That’s right, no opener, just one BIG mystery. How many characters can two actors play in one show? Let’s see if they can break their 20 character record.

Sun May 3rd 7 at CoHo Theater on NW Raleigh in Slabtown!

What mystery could arise in the idyllic town of Gayport? Brother detectives Frank and Joe Nancy are always eager to take on a case - no matter the size. Whether it’s investigating with good friends or being thrust into unfamiliar circumstances. These amateur sleuths have the brains, brawn, and gusto to take on even the most hardened criminals. Will this get them into trouble or lead them to satisfying climax? That’s all up to you! Improvisers Nick & Justin Condon take audience suggestions and turn them into a cheeky narrative mystery. Meet a slew of characters, all performed by only two actors. You won’t want to miss another hilarious and never-before-seen mystery as the married duo creates and shares a goofy cast of characters.

Sunday May 3rd @cohotheatre
CoHo on NW Raleigh in Portland
Doors open at 6:30pm - Show starts at 7pm

Buy your Tickets Early
$20 / Sliding Scale Tickets Available Online

(( Ticket Link in Bio ))

#nancyboys #improv #improvcomedy #narrative #narrativeimprov mystery mysteries camp queerart retro improvmystery liveperformance pdxonstage portlandart portlandtheatre portland comedy taken in CoHo Productions by @nancyboysimprov

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(EDIT* Saturday October 11th)

TODAY AT STAGE FRIGHT FESTIVAL
A full cauldron of creepy, campy chaos awaits…

Five spine-tingling shows.
Four freaky lobby installations.

Come early, stay late. FOR REAL…. COME EARLY!! All shows start on time and parking is chaos in this area. So give yourself plenty of time.

📍 CoHo Theatre (2257 NW Raleigh St, Portland)
📅 October 9–19
🔗 Full lineup & tickets at stagefrightfestival.com (http://stagefrightfestival.com/) or link in bio

#StageFrightFestival #QueerHorror #PortlandTheatre #LGBTQTheatre #SpookySeason #LiveHorror #CampyTheatre #HauntedTheatre #QueerCreatives #PNWTheatre #PortlandEvents #HorrorFestival #AltTheatre #QueerPerformance #WeirdArt #PerformanceArt #PortlandNightlife #ImmersiveTheatre #QueerArt #PortlandHorror #TheatreFestival #SupportQueerArtists #FringeTheatre #CreepyArt #PortlandArtsScene #HorrorComedy #InteractiveTheatre #QueerAndCreepy #CoHoTheatre #OctoberInPortland taken in CoHo Productions by @nancyboysimprov

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UPDATE : Goofed the date!

Feeling extra spooky? There’s an especially horror-filled mystery with your name on it - exclusive for this year’s Stage Fright Festival!

Two Shows & Two Different Mysteries:
Saturday October 11th - 9:30pm
Sunday October 19th - 3pm
 Detective brothers, The Nancy Boys (Nick and Justin Condon), are back on the case! This time they’re taking on another improvised mystery! What cryptic crime or strange scandal will they uncover? That’s up to you! Every performance is uniquely based on your suggestion.   Join the boys for a twisted send up of classic Americana! Think the Hardy Boys + Nancy Drew + Scooby Doo + the Ambiguously Gay Duo + all of the characters performed by only two actors. This show is campy enough to roast your hotdog in!

WHAT IS STAGE FRIGHT?
Two physical comedians are proud to present the first ever festival for horror theater in Portland - now in it’s 4th year! Stage Fright Festival is a curated collection of solo and duo performances in the tradition of storytelling, clowning, vaudeville, suspense, and melodrama– all with a spooky twist. Theatergoers can visit CoHo Theater every night of the festival and experience a different show each time for a full evening of laughs and scares.

TICKETS Single Ticket $25 Buy 2 Tickets for $20 ea. Buy 6 Tickets for $100 total (( LINK IN BIO ))

WHERE IS THE SHOW? CoHo Theater 2257 NW Raleigh St Portland, OR 97210

WILL THERE BE FOOD AND DRINKS? You betcha! The theater serves refreshments and light snacks. taken in CoHo Productions by @nancyboysimprov

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Saturday August 23rd at 8pm 
Wet hot Americana summer!

Take a break from the heat and step into an air-conditioned trip back in time to place called Gayport.

Brother detectives Frank and Joe Nancy are always eager to take on a case - no matter the size. What mystery could arise in the idyllic town of Gayport? Whether it’s investigating with good friends or being thrust into unfamiliar circumstances. These amateur sleuths have the brains, brawn, and gusto to take on even the most hardened criminals. Will this get them into trouble or lead them to satisfying climax? That’s all up to you! Improvisers Nick & Justin Condon take audience suggestions and turn them into a cheeky narrative mystery. Meet a slew of characters, all performed by only two actors. You won’t want to miss another hilarious and never-before-seen mystery as the married duo creates and shares a goofy cast of characters.

Husband team Nick and Justin Condon have been touring and performing together since they met over 10 years ago. Their chemistry, connection, and shared love for campy narrative gave birth to the Nancy Boys.

As plucky brothers Frank and Joe Nancy they’ve solved a slew of mysteries and shared hundreds of characters. Each mystery is completely improvised, and every clue is discovered along with the audience as it builds to a climax when The Nancy Boys inevitably get down to the bottom of it!

The Siren Theater 3913 N Mississippi Ave Portland, OR

7:30pm Doors - 8pm Show

Tickets $18 Online - $22 at the Door.
(( LINK IN BIO! )) taken in The Siren Theater by @nancyboysimprov

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Can y’all believe it’s the 6th Annual Spice Girls Ride?

Colors of the world - spice up your bike! Slam it to the left if you’re having a good time, and shake it to the beat of the Spice Girls with a fabulous group of fans. Zig-a-zig aaaaall over Portland to your favorite 90’s bops.

Dress it up or dress down to boogie, because if u can’t dance to this you can do nothing for me baby.

PLEASE BRING WATER / BEVERAGES! It’s gonna be a warm one, so come prepared with hydration. Bring a bandana to soak with water for your neck. There will not be any store stops; so be sure to bring all the water, sunscreen, and snacks you’ll want.

ROUTE MAP on RIDE WITH GPS (Link in Bio!):
- Route has been reduced due to the heat, & there’s also an option to meet halfway-ish at our park stop - Woodlawn
- Starting at the Peninsula Park Rose Garden (SW Corner of the Park)
- Cruising down Mississippi and back up Williams to show off our fits and tunes - Taking Ainsworth for a bit and then 15th to Woodlawn
- PARK STOP: Woodlawn Park under the bridge (Splash Pad and Bathrooms available!)
- Costume Contest
- Taking Ainsworth West to 32nd, looping back down Alberta
- Ending at Vegan Ice Cream - Ramblin’ Rose!
(Bye & Bye will be open for food)
- Screening the Spice World movie!

Ride is not a loop but it will end not too far from the start.

** This is not a sober ride, but we ask folks to imbibe responsibly for the safety of everyone. **
We aim to create a supportive and safer space for 2SLGBTQIA+ and BIPOC folks. Sketchy folks, phobic remarks, or unsupportive behavior of any sort will not be tolerated. Please refrain from taking pictures, filming, or touching others without their consent. Remember - consent is verbal.

DJ bikes and BIG speakers encouraged! Playlist linked in Bio via Spotify. Download the playlist to your device for so we can jam together without using your data.

Corking is Community Care: We encourage folks who like to cork to join this ride and help make it a success. We also strongly encourage people who are cork-curious to join in and try it out. We keep us safe. taken in Peninsula Park by @nancyboysimprov

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a year ago

Calling all cyclists, robotboys, fembots, and dancehall queens! Call your girlfriend and tell her it’s time that we dance to the beat.

This ride is all Robyn.

Who’s that girl? She’s an internationally beloved Swedish pop-star - killin’ it since ‘94. She’s the founder and CEO of Konichiwa Records. Listed in section 202 of the United Nations Security Act of 1979 as being too hot to wear tight sweaters in international airspace.

Route Map ((LINK IN BIO)):
Expect an ~1.5 hr joy ride of 8miles, with a dance stop at the ~4 mile mark to dance, hydrate, and cool down (bring your own bevvies - there is no store stop).
* Ride is a loop. =]
* We will be taking a major street for a short bit.
* Due to the forecast heat the route will be on more greenways with less major street action to help keep things safe and cooler.

Do you know what it takes to make this a great ride? - We will need corkers (and those who are cork curious)
- Loud speakers (for music)
- And of course you!

Got a speaker?
We’ll do a simple sync of the music by pressing play at the same time, but we do ask that speakers space themselves out along the ride. Be sure to download the Spotify playlist linked below to save your battery. Add your fave Robyn song if it’s not there already.

Dress your Robyn fantasy, just don’t include me out.

Be sure to bring water (you’re not indestructible) and snacks/beverages - there will NOT be a store stop. It’s gonna be a hot one! Extra water and a bandana that you can get wet to cool down your neck.

BANNED RIDERS: If you are banned from any rides, you are also banned from this ride. This ride will be a safer space for queer and bipoc folks with a zero tolerance policy for non-consent, discrimination, or phobic behavior.

#pedalpalooza #pedalpaloozapdx #pedalpalooza2025 #bikesummer #bikesummerpdx #bikesummer2025 #robyn taken in Irving Park by @nancyboysimprov

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Friday June 13th at 8pm 
A very special Friday the 13th inspired comedy mystery featuring an opening set by comic, speaker, & accidental activist - Mx. Dahlia Belle!

About MX. DAHLIA BELLE ( @mx.dahliabelle )

Hilarious, and the best sort of mess, Portland-based comedian MX. DAHLIA BELLE has been compared to a Swiss Army knife - different tools to extract sharpness, softness, vulnerability, hope, and wicked wit. She’s been declared one of “11 Trans Comedians... Funnier Than Dave Chappelle” by Out Magazine and has written for Cosmopolitan Magazine, The Guardian, The Stranger, and Portland Mercury. She has been a repeat guest on NPR, CBC, XRAY FM, and Portland Radio Project (PRP). Her live performances have included NW Black Comedy Festival, Upper Left Comedy Festival, Mutiny Radio, and an awkward conversation with John Waters and Piers Morgan. You can catch Dahlia in the popular Netflix special Hannah Gadsbys Gender Agenda or in a comedy club near you!

About The Nancy Boys
Husband team Nick and Justin Condon have been touring and performing together since they met over 10 years ago. Their chemistry, connection, and shared love for campy narrative gave birth to the Nancy Boys.

As plucky brothers Frank and Joe Nancy they’ve solved a slew of mysteries and shared hundreds of characters. Each mystery is completely improvised, and every clue is discovered along with the audience as it builds to a climax when The Nancy Boys inevitably get down to the bottom of it!

The Siren Theater 3913 N Mississippi Ave Portland, OR

7:30pm Doors - 8pm Show

Tickets $18 Online - $22 at the Door.
(( LINK IN BIO )) taken in The Siren Theater by @nancyboysimprov

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Fun fact: the working title for this movie was Dairy Queens!

Another perfect date? Taking someone you love to laugh with to The Nancy Boys show this Saturday April 26th at the Siren Theater!

The Siren Theater 3913 N Mississippi Ave Portland, OR

Tickets $18 Online - $22 at the Door (( LINK IN BIO FOR TIX ))

Special opening performance by Charley Macorn (@charleymacorn)

Join the Nancy Boys, famous kid detectives, as they solve a mystery that’s based on audience suggestions. What characters will they meet along the way this time? What trouble will they get into? It’s all up to you. taken in The Siren Theater by @nancyboysimprov

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