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I'm a theatre artist and a writer. A Gen X gay man of the old school. Favorite privilege? Free speech. I encourage people. I call bullshit. I push back. The Arts are in trouble. They're worth saving. Let's talk about it.

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NYC Actor. Coach. Director. Award-winning Screenwriter.
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