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TRANS SCRIPTS
HER STORY
RECEIVED THE FRINGE FIRST AWARD FOR NEW WRITING
AT THE 2015 EDINBURGH FESTIVAL FRINGE NOMINATED FOR AN EMMY AND WON GLADD,
PEABODY AND GOTHAM AWARDS
Written by Paul Lucas, drawn from dozens of interviews con-
ducted around the world, Trans Scripts uses the real words of
women to shed light on the rich and diverse experiences within
the transgender community. The show’s seven characters
range in age and life experience, from an African-American and
Latina trans woman in her late 20s who transitioned at 17,
to a British gynecologist in her 70s who transitioned to a
woman at 68. Jo Bonney (Father Comes Home From the Wars
(Parts 1, 2 & 3)) directed a cast of seven in the US premiere at ART. Co-written by Jen Richards and Laura Zak, directed by
Sydney Freeland (Drunktown’s Finest), with cinematography
by Bérénice Eveno, and produced by Katherine Fisher/Speed
of Joy Productions, Her Story features predominantly LGBTQ
women, on and off-screen. The project positively shifts cultural
perceptions of trans and queer women.
“Fast-paced, funny, intelligent and human…”
— THE BOSTON GLOBE
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“An airtight example of humanity woven into a compelling
90 minutes of storytelling that runs the gamut of emotions.”
— THEATERMANIA.COM “….Her Story breaks barriers along a number of fronts by
centering trans and queer women’s perspectives, thanks to
the creative talent of people who’ve lived the experiences the
show depicts.” 
— BUZZED
“A set of deep-rooted stories full of warmth and vulnerability
that speaks to anyone en route to discovering their own identity.”
— THE HERALD
“Her Story Delivers on the authentic, quality trans representation
it promised” 
— AUTOSTRADDLE
“Arguably one of the most important pieces of media created
by transgender women…” 
— THE ADVOCATE