For this event, we're seeking actors, singers, dancers, ASL interpreters, writers, songwriters, composers, musicians, drag and burlesque artists, comedians, clowns, performance artists, photographers, videographers, and more from our community. We encourage all trans man and transmasculine artists, including early career and emerging artists, to submit. Submissions are welcome from both union and non-union artists.
Participating artists will receive a stipend of $100. Multidisciplinary artists will be paid $100 per contributed discipline.
We are currently in search of a bassist for our show band. Bassists should feel comfortable reading sheet music and working on an abbreviated rehearsal timeline. Experienced cabaret musicians strongly encouraged to submit.
We are also seeking 2-3 ASL interpreters.
Note: While we are not necessarily seeking stage crew, stage managers, or designers for this event, each artist who submits will be thoroughly considered, no matter their discipline. If our budget allows and we think it makes sense to bring you and your skill set on board, we will.
Multi-hyphenate artists may submit in multiple disciplines and will be paid $100 per contributed discipline if selected. Please submit only once if submitting in multiple disciplines; the submission form allows you to self-select into multiple disciplines and upload multiple files.
Performers/Musicians: In order to be considered, you MUST submit at least one video demonstrating your artistry. We are most interested in videos that you feel best represent you as an artist; video submissions can include self-tape material and do NOT need to include footage from past productions. Please limit each video submission to 5 minutes or less. Note: Performers need not be singers to submit. Drag artists need not self-tape in full drag. At this time, we ask that all performers be NYC-based, or be available as NYC local hires from (at the latest) June 1-July 5 for the rehearsal process and show.
Writers/Songwriters/Composers: In order to be considered, you MUST submit at least one completed song or written selection (monologue, scene, poem, etc.) you would like presented at this event. We are most interested in pieces that run no more than 5 minutes and utilize no more than 6 performers. Each writer may submit up to 3 pieces for consideration. Note: Writers are encouraged to submit work they want to showcase, whatever the subject matter; writers are NOT required to submit work about transness. Writers are welcome to submit from anywhere and do not need to be based in NYC.
Submissions will close at 11:59pm ET this Saturday, May 17th, 2025. Submit now at tinyurl.com/LHIFTB25. (Please do not submit by email.)
