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Actor. Producer. Filmmaker. Writer. Model. Dialect Coach. Creator.
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October is LGBTQ History Month. 🌈 All of our families stand on those who came before us. Real dads, books, even Sesame Street. ➡️ Swipe to learn gay dad history they didn’t teach us On Oct. 14, 1979, the first National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights brought together an estimated 100,000 people fighting for equality. It was also where three leaders of local gay dad groups met in person for the first time: Alan Ross (Philadelphia), Dave Berube (D.C.) and Al Luongo (New York). After the march, they decided to bring gay dads together nationally. In February 1980, dads gathered at Ross’s home in Philadelphia and founded the Gay Fathers Coalition. The group welcomed lesbian moms in 1986 and is now @familyequality. In May 1983, Life magazine published “The Double Closet,” a 12-page feature on gay dads. Until then, Life had never used the word “gay” or featured anyone as LGBTQ+. ‘Daddy’s Roommate’ by Michael Willhoite, published in 1990, was the first children’s book to feature two gay men as parents. It follows a young boy whose divorced dad now lives with his partner, Frank. The book was heavily challenged throughout the 1990s, and the American Library Association listed it as the most contested book of 1993 and 1994. Willhoite also wrote a sequel, Daddy’s Wedding. The 1996 book follows the same family, with the boy serving as best man at his dad’s commitment ceremony. In 2012, gay dads Alejandro Grinblat and Carlos Gustavo Dermgerd were both listed on the birth certificate of their son, Tobías. It was the first time an Argentine birth certificate named two men as parents. Argentina was the first Latin American country to legalize gay marriage. Tobías was born through a surrogate in India, because Argentine law didn’t address surrogacy at all, which left families like theirs in a legal gray area. In 2021, Sesame Street introduced its first family with two dads in a “Family Day” episode released during Pride Month. Dads Frank and Dave arrived with their daughter, Mia, and it was the first time the show featured a married gay couple in its 51-year history. Bert and Ernie could not be reached for comment.
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A Millennial & Gen Z Go to War on Fire Island 𝙀𝙭𝙘𝙡𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙋𝙧𝙚𝙢𝙞𝙚𝙧𝙚 / Pining A salty, millennial gay wars with a spunky, Gen Z female he considers a threat to Fire Island Pines’ already crumbling shore while attempting to seduce the optimistic influencer who brought her. Watch Now on Film Shortage + YouTube Channel ▶️ [links in bio]
 Writer/Director - David Jaffe @djaff3 Actor - Jonny Beauchamp @jonnybeauchamp Actor - Spencer Claus @spenceronipizza Actor - Janine Hartmann @thejaninehartmann Actor - Christopher F. Costa @christopherfcosta 
#DailyShortPicks #ShortFilm #Pining #LGBTQ
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A weekend for the books :) On Saturday, 9 of us gathered with Teva and Aik—two brilliant teachers—for our first Alexander Technique workshop! Such a wonderful session, leaving us a little lighter and a little more aware. Hopefully more AT soon! And on Sunday (not pictured), 10 of us gathered for a fruitful lab—in person and virtually—to read one returning, expanded project and two new works!
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💖 6 💍 28 👨🏼‍❤️‍👨🏾 2026 🏳️‍🌈 PRIDE 💖 MY GLO, MY LOVE, MY ALWAYS - thank you for choosing me, loving me, and surprising me every day. I promise to not only reflect your loving light, my little hummingbird, but shine right next to you through every moment. I am grateful we get to grow together and celebrate life together. You really did that! The gayest, most New York memory that I will keep safe at the bottom of my heart. A beautiful day surrounded by dear friends, strangers cheering all around, even someone blowing bubbles, and an impromptu toast at beatbox. Cher playing in the background of our video - iconic. AHHHH! Te amo, papi 💗 GRATEFUL MY HEART IS BEATING #queerjoy #lovewins WE ARE ENGAGED! WE GOT ENGAGED! KYLANGIE : A NEW CHAPTER IN OUR LOVE STORY #nycpride #justengaged💍 #queerlove YOU & ME ME & YOU
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A post from 2021! Thought I would reshare because it brings me such joy. “Sesame Street has always been a welcoming place of diversity and inclusion. So I'm so excited to introduce Nina's Brother Dave, his husband Frank, and their daughter Mia to our sunny street. Our Family Day episode drops today on HBOMax and on YouTube(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iph6Sj44Zpo.) I am so honored and humbled to have co-directed this important and milestone episode. Love is love, and we are so happy to add this special family to our Sesame family. Happy Pride to all!!!! “ Photo credit:© 2021 Sesame Workshop / Richard Termine #sesamestreet street #alanathoopers #familyislove #loveislove #proud
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It Might as Well be Spring (March/April Misc.)
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@womenscomedy festival is happening this weekend! Atlanta fam, don’t miss your chance to see an incredible range of hilarious comedies by women! We’re playing on Sat 3/28 @ 2pm (Block A, Main Stage). We’re also nominated for Best Romantic Comedy! Wish we could be there in person but will be cheering for all the films on from NY!! Tickets in bio.
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February Lab 2026: Another winter storm, this one swept us into the virtual world. We gathered from locations all along the northeast to read a pilot set in early 2000’s Hawaii. 6 actors, 1 writer, 1 sound designer-observer gathered for 2 hours in nyc and beyond. ✨🔮
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So excited to announce that HOT IDIOT is part of the official selection for the Women’s Comedy Film Festival in Atlanta 2026! Come see us! The Festival is taking place from March 27-29 at 7 Stages Theatre (1105 Euclid Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30307). Get your tickets at cinemalife.org !!
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Portrait of a proud director ☺️ Production shots of CRUSHED VELVET in @newyorktheaterfestival at @teatrolatea Couldn’t be prouder of this @andrewtrimmer_nyc and this delicious cast and crew. SM: @samm_lynch Lights: @jcnyc83 Set: @forestbents 📸 @austinyourface (obviously)
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CRUSHED VELVET by Andrew Trimmer directed by @samperwin 📸: @austinyourface …… Come see these absolute stars premiere this campy, silly, playful piece at @teatrolatea in partnership with @newyorktheaterfestival Thursday, February 5 @ 6:15pm Saturday, February 7 @ 2:15pm Sunday, February 8 @ 6:00pm Link in bio. Get your tickets now!
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Director mode activated! Some gorgeous rehearsal shots by @austinyourface (duh) of this wickedly talented cast in @andrewtrimmer_nyc ‘s delicious new play CRUSHED VELVET! Coming soon to @newyorktheaterfestival and @fringenyc! Tix and info link in bio (also duh).
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