- Feb 6, 2020 - Feb 16, 2020
TEEN SCENE PLAYERS present...
ANDI BOI
Written and Directed by Bruce R. Coleman
Co-produced with Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts
in partnership with First Unitarian Church of Dallas
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As more and more young people are coming to terms with gender identity and transitioning, there is a need for resources that can encourage conversation and understanding in a safe and open environment. Dallas Children's Theater is pleased to add this topic to its series of internationally-recognized teen issue plays. Andi is a transgender teen entering his first day of school identifying as a male. Former classmates recall his last name when they hear it, but there is something different about Andi that keeps the dots from connecting clearly in their minds. Soon his new teachers, classmates, and his classmates' parents will figure it out. How will they react? With aggression? With compassion? With confusion? Inspired by one teen's journey, ANDI BOI is told with a sensitivity towards Andi and uses wit, heart, and warmth to help audiences find their way to greater compassion and awareness. Post-show conversations with subject matter resources will follow every performance.
Inspired by one teen's journey, this play is not attempting to represent the spectrum of scenarios that are going on in the transgender community, but rather to pave a way to start conversation and foster awareness and understanding.
Helpful Resources
Please note that there are many online resources. These have simply come to DCT through the journey of this production. We will add to the list as they are acquired.
Transgender Definitions:
HRC (Human Rights Campaign) - Find resources that transgender children, families and other youth-serving professionals need to support one another in their journeys.
Glossary of Terms
Transgender Style Guide by Radical Copy Editor
Key Local Resources:
Resource Center
Offers support for LGBTQ youth and their parents
214-521-5124
myresourcecenter.org/what-we-do/community/youth-first
myresourcecenter.org/what-we-do/community/gender-affirming-services
Genecis Program
Gender Affirming Care at Children's Hospital Dallas
214-456-0262
childrens.com/programs-and-services/genecis-program
childrens.com/doctor-profile/ximena-lopez
Cathedral of Hope of Dallas
One of the largest LGBTQ churches in the world
214-351-1901
cathedralofhope.com
First Unitarian Church of Dallas / Interweave Dallas
LGBTQ-inclusive and welcoming faith community
214.528.3990
dallasuu.org/about-us
facebook.com/InterweaveDallas/
DFW Trans Kids and Families - Social and support group for Transgender children/ youth and parents.
https://dfwtkf.com/
https://www.facebook.com/DFWTKF/
dfwtkf@gmail.com
DISD Support Services for LGBTQ Youth
Mahoganie Gaston
(MGASTON@dallasisd.org)
dallasisd.org/domain/22287
972-749-5786
Rainbow Roundup
rrup.org
855-MYRRFAM
Equality Texas
equalitytexas.org/about
PFLAG Dallas Chapter
Support for families of LGBTQ+ individuals
pflag.org/chapter/pflag-dallas
pflagdallas@outlook.com
(972) 849-0383
Nu Transgender Movement
nutransmovement.org/
Trans-Cendence, International - Dallas Chapter
transcendint.org/dallas-chapter
Organizations:
Human Rights Campaign
National Center for Transgender Equality
Parents for Transgender Equality Council
Trans Student Educational Resources
Texas Trans Equity Project
Black Tie Dinner - largest LGBTQ fundraiser in the U.S.
GLBT National Resource Database
Trans Kids and Families of Texas
National Resources:
Online Guide to Scholarships & Resources for LGBTQIA+ College Students
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (Federal Government Agency)
GLAAD
Center of Excellence on Racial and Ethnic Minority Young Men Who Have Sex with Men and Other Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Populations (YMSM+LGBT CoE) Funding for this project ended in September of 2017.
Gender Spectrum - support for families, trans youth, and educators
Gender Diversity - support for families, trans youth, and educators
Therapists:
Renee Baker
Rebekka Ouer
Taylor Counseling Group
Videos:
Living as a non-binary in a binary world TED Talk
Beyond Bathrooms: The Transgender Student Experience
Love Has No Labels | Diversity & Inclusion | Ad Council
Breaking the Gender Binary TED Talk
Henry's Story - trans boy with supportive family
TRUTH: Meet Zeam
TRUTH: Meet George
It's (NOT) Just a Phase - The Experiences on Nonbinary Folks 30-70 Years of Age
Shane Walley's pronouns as a trans man: ze, hir, hirs
Pronouns
The Straight White Man's Guide to Feminism and Social Justice
COMING OUT IN MIDDLE SCHOOL? YES IN MY SWAMP
How to talk to transgender youth, according to experts and their parents
National Geographic Gender Glossary
Articles & Reports:
HRC Caring for Transgender children
He, She, Zhe: How to Talk to Your Kids About Gender
Boy or girl? Gender a new challenge for schools
Vanity Fair Special Issue on Gender Identity and Expression
Facebook's Gender Labeling Revolution
Mattel launches gender nonconforming dolls
10 Things You Can Do for Transgender Day of Visibility
Celebrating the Trans 100's Women of Color
A transgender teen finds respite on the stage
Life in the in-between
It's okay to let your transgender kid transition - even if they might change their mind in the future
How and Why to Use LGBTQ+ Inclusive Language in Psychology
Media Stories:
Transgender Awareness Week - What You Should Know
About a boy - Houston Chronicle
Gender Revolution: A Journey with Karie Couric - National Geographic TV
Books:
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Trans
The Gender Book
Becoming a Visible Man
Gender Quest Workbook
Trans Bodies, Trans Selves
Rethinking Normal by Katie Rain Hill
Tranny by Laura Jane Grace
Trans Teen Survival Guide by Fox Fisher and Owl Fisher
Beyond Magenta: Transgender Teens Speak Out by Susan Kuklin
THIS IS HOW IT ALWAYS IS by Laurie Frankel
Educator Resources:
GLSEN
The Teaching Transgender Toolkit
Choices Program at Brown University
Resources for LGBTQ survivors of violence:
Forge: 1-414-559-2123
Let's Talk About It: A Transgender Survivor's Guide to Accessing Therapy
The Anti-Violence Project: 1-212-714-1141 (Bilingual 24/7)
The Network La Red phone support: Voice: 1-617-742-4911; Toll-Free: 1-800-832-1901; TTY: 1-617-227-4911
National Sexual Assault Hotline online chat & phone support: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) ; (24/7)
Love is Respect (for youth) online chat & phone support: 1-866-331-9474 (24/7); TTY: 1-866-331-8453; or Text "loveis" to 22522
LGBT National Help Center peer online chat & phone support: Youth Hotline 1-800-246-PRIDE (7743); LGBT National Hotline 1-888-843-4564; Sage LGBT Elder Hotline 1-888-234-7243
Northwest Network: 1-206-568-7777
Crisis Resources:
The Trevor Lifeline for Crisis Counseling
1-866-488-7386
Trans Lifeline - Trans Lifeline is a grassroots hotline and microgrants 501(c)(3) non-profit organization offering direct emotional and financial support to trans people in crisis - for the trans community, by the trans community.
contact@translifeline.org (email)
877-565-8860 (lifeline phone number)
Image Credit: Logo designed by Bruce R. Coleman. Photos by Karen Almond.
Created especially for ages 13 and up and those who love them...
(Contains adult language)
Show Themes: Gender Identity, Tolerance, Empathy, Kindness, Growth
Grade Level: Grade 7 and up
The play was phenomenal. The scene between Andi's mother and Ms. Lewis articulates so much of how I feel as a mother of my child. I was so choked up when Andi spoke. I was happy to see how the conversation with Ms. Lewis would go because I have many "Ms. Lewises" in my life.
This Play should be part of emotional literacy training for both teens AND parents (and any other adult caring for or about children). I am so impressed with the show and its ability to confront the global concepts of understanding differences. The Academy Award should go to ANDI BOI and DCT!
I send DCT (Dallas Children's Theater) my most heartfelt CONGRATULATIONS on this important piece. This is a "teaching piece" in the best sense of the word. You did not shy away from the fear and mistrust that both yound people and adults feel and face confronting transgender issues.
As more and more young people are coming to terms with gender identity and transitioning, there is a need for resources that can encourage conversation and understanding in a safe and open environment. Dallas Children's Theater is pleased to add this topic to its series of internationally-recognized teen issue plays. Andi is a transgender teen entering his first day of school identifying as a male. Former classmates recall his last name when they hear it, but there is something different about Andi that keeps the dots from connecting clearly in their minds. Soon his new teachers, classmates, and his classmates' parents will figure it out. How will they react? With aggression? With compassion? With confusion? Inspired by one teen's journey, ANDI BOI is told with a sensitivity towards Andi and uses wit, heart, and warmth to help audiences find their way to greater compassion and awareness. Post-show conversations with subject matter resources will follow every performance.
Inspired by one teen's journey, this play is not attempting to represent the spectrum of scenarios that are going on in the transgender community, but rather to pave a way to start conversation and foster awareness and understanding.
Helpful Resources
Please note that there are many online resources. These have simply come to DCT through the journey of this production. We will add to the list as they are acquired.
Transgender Definitions:
HRC (Human Rights Campaign) - Find resources that transgender children, families and other youth-serving professionals need to support one another in their journeys.
Glossary of Terms
Transgender Style Guide by Radical Copy Editor
Key Local Resources:
Resource Center
Offers support for LGBTQ youth and their parents
214-521-5124
myresourcecenter.org/what-we-do/community/youth-first
myresourcecenter.org/what-we-do/community/gender-affirming-services
Genecis Program
Gender Affirming Care at Children's Hospital Dallas
214-456-0262
childrens.com/programs-and-services/genecis-program
childrens.com/doctor-profile/ximena-lopez
Cathedral of Hope of Dallas
One of the largest LGBTQ churches in the world
214-351-1901
cathedralofhope.com
First Unitarian Church of Dallas / Interweave Dallas
LGBTQ-inclusive and welcoming faith community
214.528.3990
dallasuu.org/about-us
facebook.com/InterweaveDallas/
DFW Trans Kids and Families - Social and support group for Transgender children/ youth and parents.
https://dfwtkf.com/
https://www.facebook.com/DFWTKF/
dfwtkf@gmail.com
DISD Support Services for LGBTQ Youth
Mahoganie Gaston
(MGASTON@dallasisd.org)
dallasisd.org/domain/22287
972-749-5786
Rainbow Roundup
rrup.org
855-MYRRFAM
Equality Texas
equalitytexas.org/about
PFLAG Dallas Chapter
Support for families of LGBTQ+ individuals
pflag.org/chapter/pflag-dallas
pflagdallas@outlook.com
(972) 849-0383
Nu Transgender Movement
nutransmovement.org/
Trans-Cendence, International - Dallas Chapter
transcendint.org/dallas-chapter
Organizations:
Human Rights Campaign
National Center for Transgender Equality
Parents for Transgender Equality Council
Trans Student Educational Resources
Texas Trans Equity Project
Black Tie Dinner - largest LGBTQ fundraiser in the U.S.
GLBT National Resource Database
Trans Kids and Families of Texas
National Resources:
Online Guide to Scholarships & Resources for LGBTQIA+ College Students
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (Federal Government Agency)
GLAAD
Center of Excellence on Racial and Ethnic Minority Young Men Who Have Sex with Men and Other Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Populations (YMSM+LGBT CoE) Funding for this project ended in September of 2017.
Gender Spectrum - support for families, trans youth, and educators
Gender Diversity - support for families, trans youth, and educators
Therapists:
Renee Baker
Rebekka Ouer
Taylor Counseling Group
Videos:
Living as a non-binary in a binary world TED Talk
Beyond Bathrooms: The Transgender Student Experience
Love Has No Labels | Diversity & Inclusion | Ad Council
Breaking the Gender Binary TED Talk
Henry's Story - trans boy with supportive family
TRUTH: Meet Zeam
TRUTH: Meet George
It's (NOT) Just a Phase - The Experiences on Nonbinary Folks 30-70 Years of Age
Shane Walley's pronouns as a trans man: ze, hir, hirs
Pronouns
The Straight White Man's Guide to Feminism and Social Justice
COMING OUT IN MIDDLE SCHOOL? YES IN MY SWAMP
How to talk to transgender youth, according to experts and their parents
National Geographic Gender Glossary
Articles & Reports:
HRC Caring for Transgender children
He, She, Zhe: How to Talk to Your Kids About Gender
Boy or girl? Gender a new challenge for schools
Vanity Fair Special Issue on Gender Identity and Expression
Facebook's Gender Labeling Revolution
Mattel launches gender nonconforming dolls
10 Things You Can Do for Transgender Day of Visibility
Celebrating the Trans 100's Women of Color
A transgender teen finds respite on the stage
Life in the in-between
It's okay to let your transgender kid transition - even if they might change their mind in the future
How and Why to Use LGBTQ+ Inclusive Language in Psychology
Media Stories:
Transgender Awareness Week - What You Should Know
About a boy - Houston Chronicle
Gender Revolution: A Journey with Karie Couric - National Geographic TV
Books:
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Trans
The Gender Book
Becoming a Visible Man
Gender Quest Workbook
Trans Bodies, Trans Selves
Rethinking Normal by Katie Rain Hill
Tranny by Laura Jane Grace
Trans Teen Survival Guide by Fox Fisher and Owl Fisher
Beyond Magenta: Transgender Teens Speak Out by Susan Kuklin
THIS IS HOW IT ALWAYS IS by Laurie Frankel
Educator Resources:
GLSEN
The Teaching Transgender Toolkit
Choices Program at Brown University
Resources for LGBTQ survivors of violence:
Forge: 1-414-559-2123
Let's Talk About It: A Transgender Survivor's Guide to Accessing Therapy
The Anti-Violence Project: 1-212-714-1141 (Bilingual 24/7)
The Network La Red phone support: Voice: 1-617-742-4911; Toll-Free: 1-800-832-1901; TTY: 1-617-227-4911
National Sexual Assault Hotline online chat & phone support: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) ; (24/7)
Love is Respect (for youth) online chat & phone support: 1-866-331-9474 (24/7); TTY: 1-866-331-8453; or Text "loveis" to 22522
LGBT National Help Center peer online chat & phone support: Youth Hotline 1-800-246-PRIDE (7743); LGBT National Hotline 1-888-843-4564; Sage LGBT Elder Hotline 1-888-234-7243
Northwest Network: 1-206-568-7777
Crisis Resources:
The Trevor Lifeline for Crisis Counseling
1-866-488-7386
Trans Lifeline - Trans Lifeline is a grassroots hotline and microgrants 501(c)(3) non-profit organization offering direct emotional and financial support to trans people in crisis - for the trans community, by the trans community.
contact@translifeline.org (email)
877-565-8860 (lifeline phone number)
Image Credit: Logo designed by Bruce R. Coleman. Photos by Karen Almond.
Created especially for ages 13 and up and those who love them...
(Contains adult language)
Show Themes: Gender Identity, Tolerance, Empathy, Kindness, Growth
Grade Level: Grade 7 and up
The play was phenomenal. The scene between Andi's mother and Ms. Lewis articulates so much of how I feel as a mother of my child. I was so choked up when Andi spoke. I was happy to see how the conversation with Ms. Lewis would go because I have many "Ms. Lewises" in my life.
This Play should be part of emotional literacy training for both teens AND parents (and any other adult caring for or about children). I am so impressed with the show and its ability to confront the global concepts of understanding differences. The Academy Award should go to ANDI BOI and DCT!
I send DCT (Dallas Children's Theater) my most heartfelt CONGRATULATIONS on this important piece. This is a "teaching piece" in the best sense of the word. You did not shy away from the fear and mistrust that both yound people and adults feel and face confronting transgender issues.