Taking Center Stage

Activist and educator Giselle Byrd is creating space for other queer and trans people of color in the theater world.

BY MARIE-ADÉLINA DE LA FERRIÈRE

Although I never considered myself a theater kid, there was a course in high school that allowed students to be part of a program coordinated by a local theater company. In this class, I discovered the wonder of theater: from history to costumes to production, with each student attending one of the off-Broadway plays of that season, culminating in putting together a mini performance. I chose the catchy song “My Strongest Suit” from Elton John’s Aida, featuring an ensemble of dancers and a fashion show. In the wondrous world of theater, I also discovered the power of the arts as a creative force for change. The arts can connect communities across identities, uplifting voices and amplifying a powerful message of hope. Few voices resonate this as passionately as that of Giselle…

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