How ‘Becoming a Man’ Is Becoming a Play
In staging his 2020 memoir about his transmasculine journey, he’s incorporating new lessons and context, and doubling down on the love story.
All Stories About trans and gender nonconforming
Louder Than Words: Finding Trans Joy in ‘Tick, Tick…Boom!’
In casting Jonathan Larson’s musical with all TGNC actors, director Bo Frazier’s new BoHo Theatre production not only brings new layers to the show—it also provides an example for others to follow.
Exuberant and Wild: The Long, Evolving Ride of Sylvan Oswald’s ‘Pony’
An iconic play about trans men and butch lesbians arrives in Maine at an auspicious time, both for its writer and for trans representation onstage.
Breaking the Binary to Showcase Trans, Non-Binary, and Two-Spirit Work
A new festival set for the fall will feature 6 new works by trans, non-binary, and two-spirit artists, as well as an evening 15 new monologues from the TNB2S+ community.
Nikki Kuhnhausen: The Death of an ‘American Girl’
In depicting a transphobic murder in Washington, Mikki Gillette’s new play sets out to show a young woman’s confidence in the face of chaos.
Theatrical Mustang: Ada Karamanyan Would Like More, Please
This month we talk to the administrator, activist, and casting professional about amplifying trans talent, rethinking the canon, and prioritizing mental health.
Lock Up Tha Theatre
An excerpt from a new collection of micro-plays.
What’s Gender Got to Do With Acting Awards?
Why the Georgia High School Musical Theatre Awards are beginning to eliminate gendered acting awards, in recognition of a generational shift and an increase in LGBTQIA+ representation.
Parity Productions Renames Database to Reflect Gender-Inclusive Mission
The rebranding comes with a honing of the org’s mission statement to serve ‘women, trans, and gender-expansive’ theatre artists.
Pushing Past Norms and Into Equitable Authenticity
How TGNC production and stage managers are leading the field by example.
