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Trans Joy Onstage Deep in the Heart of Texas

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By Brian Fehler
This spring, Ground Floor Theatre in Austin presented the world premiere of Always a Boy, by mother-son playwrights Jo and Jeremy Ivester. The play, which addresses the family dynamics of having a trans son, had its world premiere deep in the heart of Texas. The post Trans Joy Onstage Deep in the Heart of Texas appeared first on The Gay & Lesbian Review.

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Oy Vey and Gay

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By Chef Rossi
Being a bisexual rocker chick suited my image, but still, there were all those pesky penises to contend with. At first, I thought, "Maybe I just don’t like nice Jewish boys." The post Oy Vey and Gay appeared first on The Gay & Lesbian Review.

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The Rituals of Revival

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By Sarah Drepaul
This is what distinguishes the festival from other queer art performances, at least in the U.S.: it is not afraid to understand and showcase queerness in all the ways it impacts us. The post The Rituals of Revival appeared first on The Gay & Lesbian Review.

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An Unconventional Coming Out

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By Thomasin Lockwood
I frequently thought of women, but could barely admit it to myself, let alone go out and explore it. A drunk make out with a female colleague was as far as I went. The post An Unconventional Coming Out appeared first on The Gay & Lesbian Review.

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Queerbaiting History: Maestro and Fellow Travelers (Part Two)

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By Jonathan Alexander
I didn’t realize at first that this series, especially when seen alongside Maestro, actually epitomizes queerbaiting: it titillates with the specter of gay sex while ultimately punishing the faggots. The post Queerbaiting History: Maestro and Fellow Travelers (Part Two) appeared first on The Gay & Lesbian Review.

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