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Directory of Gender Consultants
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If you are a theatrical gender consultant and would like your information to be added to this list or edited, please fill out this form or email shirahelenagitlin@gmail.com
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NamePronounsLocationAvailable for in-person work?Available for virtual work?ContactWebsiteSpecialties/Interests
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Maybe Stewartthey/heArizona (Phoenix)YesYesmaybe@maybestewartartist.com www.maybestewartartist.comCasting, Shakespeare, working through structural and systemic approaches to diversity, creating brave spaces
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Cody Sloanhe/himCalifornia (Los Angeles)YesYescodydsloan@gmail.comhttps://www.codysloanactor.com/Shakespeare, auditioning/self-tapes, graduate school prep and process, new work
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Elle Deranthey/sheCalifornia (Los Angeles)YesYeselle@ellederan.com
ellederan.com | Insta&TikTok: @elle.deran
Musical Theatre/TV/Film/Writing
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Malik Everthey/themCalifornia (Los Angeles)YesYesmalikeverdirect@gmail.com
instagram @malikeverdirect www.malikever.com
New Work, Devised Work, Script/Story Development, Comedy, Casting and Film of all kinds.
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Natalie Nicole Dresselshe/herCalifornia (Los Angeles)YesYesnatalienicole24601@gmail.com
www.instagram.com/natalienicole24601/
10 years stand up comedy exp./ UCB Improv Grad/Screenwriter, Playwright, O'Neill NPC finalist/Shakespearian Trained with Performers from the BBC and RSC/ Dubbing, VO, Loop groups, audiobook narration/on-the-spot type writer poetry/ standardized patient and lactation education/casting
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Socks Whitmorethey/themCalifornia (Los Angeles)YesYessocks@sockswhitmore.comhttps://sockswhitmore.com/disability/accessibility, neurodivergency/mental health, emotional literacy, nonbinary/trans experience (including transmasculine medical care), musicals, new works, voice over, social media/marketing, casting
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Juztine Tuazon-Martinze/zir
California (Oakland/San Francisco/San Diego/LA)
YesYesjtuazonmartin@gmail.comjuztine.com new work, musicals, season guidance, casting, dramaturgy, research, gender & queer theory studies, queer performance studies
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Ayelet Schrekthey/themCalifornia (San Francisco)YesYesawschrek@gmail.comayeletschrek.comNew work, disability, education (particularly 6-12th and college)
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Tonilyn A. Sidecothey/heCalifornia (San Francisco/Los Angeles) | NYCYesYestonilyn.sideco@gmail.comwww.tonilynsideco.com
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S.E. Grummettthey/themCanadaYesYess.e.grummett@gmail.comwww.scantilygladtheatre.comOrganizational & staff training, casting practices, new work creation & devised theatre, puppetry, physical theatre, clown
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Rosalind Goodwinfae/she/theyCanada (Toronto)YesYesrosegoodwin647@gmail.com instagram: @rose_goldeenCasting, mythology, disability, adaptations
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Mason McDonaldthey/themCanada (Toronto)/NYCYesYesmarisamcdonald24@gmail.com
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Samwell Rosethey/themColorado (Denver)YesYesmx.samwell.rose@gmail.com www.samwellrose.comDevised theatre, casting, inclusive language, inclusive architecture/facilities, inclusive and affirming costume fittings and dressing rooms, culturally competent casting practices and language
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Fiona Rose Murpheythey/she/heDMV | Maryland (Rockville)YesYesfionarose.sf@gmail.comhttps://fionaroserolls.com/
Disability (neurodivergence, physical disabilities, wheelchair use), gender-expansive and queer storytelling on screen and stage, gender-bent queer storytelling; new work, plays and musical theatre, directing, playwriting/screenwriting, dramaturgy, intimacy choreography/coordination, pedagogy, accessibility consulting
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August Hundleyhe/theyDMV | Virginia (Richmond)YesYesaugusthundley@gmail.comMusicals, plays, new work, queer specific work
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Mani Yangilmauthey/themDMV | Washington, DCYesYesmaniyangilmau@gmail.com Casting, Indigenous works, new works development, dramaturgy, Pasifika works
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Tristan B Willisthey/themDMV | Washington, DCNoYestristbwillis@gmail.comwww.tristanbwillis.com/playwriting, game writing (TTRPGs), interactive work, disability, queer structres/aesthetics
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Mari Fluegemanthey/them
DMV | Washington, DC, Maryland, Northern Virginia
YesYesmari.fluegeman@gmail.comdramaturgy, new works development, Shakespeare, community outreach, intimacy
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Emma Sue Harristhey/themFlorida (West Palm Beach)YesYesohemmasue@gmail.com
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Charlie Bakerthey/them, he/himIllinois (Chicago)YesYescharlie@Xploringgender.comwww.xploringgender.comintimacy, violence, and movement direction. Shakespeare, devised theatre, circus
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Josephine Kearnsshe/herIllinois (Chicago)--*see websitehttps://www.josephinekearns.com/
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Kirsten Baitythey/themIllinois (Chicago)YesYesky.baity@gmail.com
kirstenbaity.com @kyinpublic on instagram
Casting, dramaturgy, experimental theatre, theatre for young audience, cultural sensitivity surrounding Blackness
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Levi Denton-Hughesthey/themIllinois (Chicago)YesYeslevidentonhughes@gmail.commusicals, shakespeare, K-12 Education, gender expansiveness
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Linnea Valdiviashe/theyIllinois (Chicago)YesYeslinneavaldivia@gmail.comlinneavaldivia.commusicals, new work development, dramaturgy, playwrighting, community engagement
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Catherine Millerthey/themIllinois (Chicago) | California (San Diego)YesYescatmillercasting@gmail.comCasting, new play development, musicals, classical texts, dramaturgy, devised work, administrative trainings,community outreach, support for trans actors and artists in the process
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Christopher Cayarihe/they
Illinois (Chicago) | Indiana (West Lafayette/Purdue)
YesYesdrcayari@gmail.com drcayari.commusical theater, Vocal coaching, body specialist (alignment/personal training), K-12 Education, academic research in gender, sexuality, music, and technology
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Shannon TL Kearnshe/himKansas (Independence)YesYesMe@shannontlkearns.comShannontlKearns.com
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Simone Immanuelshe/theyLouisiana (New Orleans) | NYCYesYesisfierceshow@gmail.com
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Lindz Amerthey/themMaine (Portland) | NYCYesYeslindz@queerkidstuff.comwww.lindzamer.comTYA, kid's media & animation, casting for trans & nonbinary child actors
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Dan Ricehe/they/zeMassachusetts (Boston/Salem)YesYesdan.p.rice.eggers@gmail.com
https://transeq.gay / linktr.ee/dannyeggs
Transgender Equity trainings for professionals, educators, medicine, & performing arts. Media (consulting for written works, plays/musicals, and TV/Film)
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G M. Forristallthey/themMassachussetts (Boston)YesYesgmforristall@gmail.com
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Jordan Palmershe/theyMassachussetts (Boston)YesYespalmer.jordanr@gmail.comShakespeare, devised and new work, theater education (ages 5 - 18), actor training pedogogy
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Lily Chronesthey/themMassachussetts (Boston)YesYeslilychrones@gmail.com
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Shira Helena Gitlinthey/them/ze/zirMassachussetts (Boston)YesYesshirahelenagitlin@gmail.comShirahelenagitlin.comTrans Inclusion trainings for individuals and institutions, Musical theatre, Jewish Identity and Transness, Queer & Trans History, New work, Casting, Dramaturgy, Literary Review, Gender Consultant Training
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Ash Bellthey/themMassachussetts (Western MA)YesYesashbellconsulting@gmail.com www.ashbellconsulting.comforms and website review, casting, musical theatre, educational theatre, and much more!
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Ezekiel Baskinthey/themMassachussetts (Western MA/Amherst area)YesYesezekiel.baskin@gmail.com
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Raja Benzshe/her
Michigan (Detroit) | NYC | Chicago | Philadelphia
YesYescontact@rajabenz.com RajaBenz.com or @raja.in.rehearsalTrans/TGNC Intimacy, BDSM/Kink, Intimacy Coordinator/Choreography
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Jay Eisenberghe/himMinnesota (Minneapolis) | NYC YesYeskay.jay.eisenberg@gmail.comwww.jay-eisenberg.com10+ years of experience in cultural consulting for theatre, television, and film; arts education (K-12, BFA/BA, MFA, lifelong learners); new play development; consent, communication, and wellness for artists
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Mhairi Kerrthey/themMinnesota (St. Paul) YesYesmhairikerr@gmail.com Intimacy choreography, Dramaturgy, New work development. Lived experience as a Southern queer person (did not grow up in MN) and being trans in southern gendered institutions.
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Jay Haydenthey/themNebraska (Omaha)YesYesjhaydenta@gmail.com jay-hayden.comShakespeare, TYA, Youth Theatre, Casting, Development, Facilities Management, Script Selection
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Alexander Eadiehe/him
New Jersey (South) | Pennsylvania (Philadelphia)
YesYesalexdavidead@yahoo.com
https://m.imdb.com/name/nm10869403/
Grotowski & Meisner methods, Shakespeare, film/theatre/tv/commercial, directing, masked performance, LGBTQ+ artist awareness
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Barclay Travishe/himNew York (New Paltz/Stony Point)YesYesbarcstravis@gmail.com https://barclaytravis.carrd.co/I’m a dramaturg first— which informs my work in all other aspects. I love musical theatre, and am familiar with Shakespearean texts. Happy to work on new plays/developmental works.
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Collins Hiltonhe/himNYCYesYescbennetthilton@gmail.com Theatre with Middle / High School aged young people, Single Sex Institutions, Private Schools, Christian and Catholic Schools and Youth Groups,
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Dom Martellothey/them/sheNYCYesYesdom.b.martello@gmail.com@dom_martello (IG)casting, dramaturgy, harm reduction/prevention, gender and media literacy
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Donnie Cianciottohe/theyNYCYesYesthedonniecianciotto@gmail.com instagram @thedonniecianciottoMusical theater, advocacy and activism, casting, dramaturgy
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Enid Brainshe/herNYCYesYesesbrain@gmail.comhttps://www.ezrabrain.com/Working with students, K-12 Education, creating safe spaces, new work development
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Ennis Rook Bashethey/themNYCYesYesennisrookbashe@gmail.com
https://www.writingdiversely.com/directory (listed under Ennis Rook Bashe)
Script analysis and consulting | professional sensitivity reader and developmental editor with Writing Diversely | BA in Shakespeare and classical theatre | lived experience as a physically disabled trans performer and playwright
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JJ Maleythey/heNYCYesYesjj@jjmaley.comjjmaley.com
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Jules Lavalleethey/themNYCYesYesStageJewelsNYC@gmail.com@Autumns_Heat on instagramShakespeare/Acting/Writing/Stage Combat
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Lea Hulseythey/she/heNYCYesYesLeaahulsey@gmail.com @lahulzComedy, musical theater, TYA
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Logann Graycethey/themNYCYesYesloganngrayce@gmail.comloganngrayce.art
Professional actor and playwright, General LGBTQ+ training around identities, inclusion, and how to be an ally and the importance of pronouns. Trainings on Trans and Nonbinary identities. Consultant for inclusive practices in casting and in rehearsals. Consultant for inclusive language in scripts. Mentor to LGBTQ+ youth for mental health, acting. Teaching artist specializing in Activism through writing, movement and acting. Storytelling coach for LGBTQ+ folks of all ages
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Sarah Burkethey/heNYCYesYesmxsarahburke@gmail.com@sarahlizburke (IG/TikTok)Casting, Musical Theatre
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Max Raymondhe/himNYC YesYesmaxraymondnyc@gmail.commaxraymond.org cultural criticism & multimedia critical analysis | authenticity & sensitivity reading | playwriting | new work development | artistic direction | education | marketing, communication, language & rhetoric
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Mika Kauffman
they/them/ze/zir, 'he' as a treat
NYC YesYesmika.lee.kauffman@gmail.com
www.mikakauffman.com , IG: @mikakauffman
Musical theatre writing, New Works, Directing, Dramaturgy, Choreography, Casting, Producing, Marketing, Film
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Yasmeen Bou Chaayashe/herNYCYesYesYasmeenbouchaaya@gmail.comOffering consultancy and training services specializing in trans, queer, and Arab culture.
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Sami Binderthey/them/he/himNYC (Brooklyn)YesYes
sami.binder@brooklyn.cuny.edu or sami.binder@yahoo.com
General LGBTQ+ training around identities, issues, inclusion, and how to be an ally. Focused trainings on Trans and Nonbinary identities. Consultant for inclusive practices in casting and in rehearsals. Consultant for inclusive language in scripts (as well as general proofreading)
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Jude Brandtthey/themNYC | California (Oakland)YesYesjudeabrandt@gmail.comwww.judebrandt.comnew works, intimacy work, consent education, gender/sexuality studies, queer theory, working with students, non-binary/trans experience
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Dmitri Barcomihe/him
NYC | Germany (Berlin) | Poland (Warsaw/Kraków)
YesYesmxbarcomi@gmail.commxbarcomi.comMusicals, new works, dramaturgy, research, casting, nonbinary & transmasc experience, HRT education, gender studies & queer theory
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Charlie Hanohe/himNYC | Illinois (Chicago)YesYeshanocasting@gmail.comwww.hanocasting.orgCasting Director with the Casting Society of America. Has experience with new work, re-imagining of classics, gender consulting in theater and television. Passionate about "trans-consious casting," beyond "trans-inclusive casting."
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John Merediththey/themNYC | Massachussetts (Boston)YesYesjohnmeredith95@gmail.comjohnmeredithstage.comorganizational & staff training, stage management, marketing & messaging
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Bailey C Elisthey/fae/heNYC | New York (Brooklyn)YesYesBaileyelis.work@gmail.com musicals, new works, cast and crew training reframing problematic old works
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Leanna Keyesshe/herNYC | New York (Brooklyn)YesYesleanna@transcendstreaming.com
leannakeyes.com / transcendstreaming.com
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Rula A. Muñozshe/theyNYC | NY (Brooklyn) | MA (Boston)YesYesamunozrula@gmail.comrulaamunoz.comnew works, new work development, dramaturgy, musicals, queer/trans history
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é boylanthey/themNYC | Washington, DCYesYeseraboylan@gmail.comwww.eboylan.comnonbinary authenticity, neurodivergency, music for trans voices, trans-ness as storytelling lens
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Katherine Goforthshe/herOregon (Portland)YesYeskatherinejensengoforth@gmail.comkatherinegoforth.comOpera / classical music / performance, singing, dramaturgy / queer history, feminism and feminist theory, artist agency
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Andi Lee Carterhe/theyPennsylvania (Central PA)YesYesandileecarter@gmail.commusical theatre, arts education, playwriting, queer history, general gender inclusive advocacy and education
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Leo Mockthey/hePennsylvania (Philadelphia) Yesyesleokmock@gmail.comhttps://leokmock.wordpress.com/Intimacy choreographer/coordinator, Shakespeare, TYA, clown, devised work.
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Justin Clarelthey/themPennsylvania (Philadelphia) | NYCNoYestheeclarel@gmail.comhttps://theeclarel.com/Black queer + trans everything, comedy
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Maybe Burkethey/shePennsylvania (Philadelphia) | NYC--*see websitewww.maybeburke.com/
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Sy Bedrick
they/them, zie/zim, fae/faem
Rhode Island (Providence)YesYesSybedrick@gmail.com
sybedrick.com waterhousecollective.com fairyeffects.com
Clinical social worker in training, adult and youth gender diversity education and consultation, peer support group leadership, intimacy work in theater and film, gender affirming makeup education, gender affirming undergarment education
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Shaun Stacyshe/herSouth Carolina (Charleston)YesYesshaunstacy78@gmail.comgurlculture.comMedia (TV, Film, Books)
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James T Washburnhe/himWashington (Seattle)YesYesjamestheodorew@gmail.comjamestwashburn.comphysical theatre, new work, musicals, casting, "classics"
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Jasmine Joshuathey/themWashington (Seattle)YesYesjasminejoshua@gmail.com jasminejoshua.commusicals, new work, casting, reframing problematic material without changing the script
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K. Woodzickthey/themWisconsin (Woodruff)YesYeskwoodzick@gmail.comwww.woodzick.com Musical theatre, new works, casting
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Genderwise Trainings-NYCYesYesgenderwisetrainings@gmail.com
www.begenderwise.com @genderwisetrainings on insta
Training and consulting for theatre directors, casting, production, teaching artists, educators, and staff. Special focus on those who work with gender diverse youth but modules available for all ages.
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Yasmeen Bou Chaayashe/herNYCYesyesYasmeenbouchaaya@gmail.comTransgender, queer and middle eastern inclusivity training and consulting
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