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Rodney Rhoda Taylor talks about his memoir ‘A LIFE IN LETTERS’ and how he really wants to be a gay Carrie Bradshaw
Rodney Rhoda Taylor is a disarmingly honest (and very funny) queer writer who idolises Carrie Bradshaw for both her writing AND her shoe collection. Like so many gay men (and women) he grew up in a home that was hardly conducive to an adolescent coming to terms with his sexuality. So unable to share…
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Emmy Award Winner Rick Simone-Friedland ALWAYS wanted to play Tennessee William’s BLANCHE so his hubby waved his (writing) wand and …
This month NY sees the World Premiere of KIND STRANGER .. a memory play based on Tennessee Williams’ MEMOIRS. Adapted directly using the words and humor of one of the greatest American playwrights as the foundation, this is the latest project from Steven and Rick Simone-Friedland, a gay married couple. Written and adapted by Steven…
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Queerguru’s own Tough Girl Janet Prolman previews WOMEN IN ACTION series at NY’s Film Forum
WOMEN IN ACTION An upcoming series at the Film Forum, 209 West Houston Street, New York, New York Friday, August 15 – Thursday, September 4, 2025 A forty-film festival of gun toting, bank robbing, alien blasting, and crimefighting badassss leading ladies in films spanning genres and decades from the silent era to…
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LEGENDARY LOOKS: The Art of Effects : Design in House Ballroom
Delve into the extraordinary tradition and artistry of effects design in the Black and Latine/x LGBTQ+ House Ballroom Community. This landmark multi-media exhibition features 17 unforgettable looks created by some of ballroom’s top designers, stylists, and walkers, including Icon Overall Mother DeeDee Lanvin, Icon Founding Mother Miss Shalae Basquiat, Legendary Cameo Cameo, Legendary Giovanni, and…
