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PHOTOS: “Gay: Accept Me If You Love Me”
Spotlight Comunicaciones brings original Peruvian play to Washington
Spotlight Comunicaciones is bringing the original Peruvian play “Gay: Accept Me If You Love Me” to Washington. The play is under the direction of Gino Tassara, winner of the Best Young Director Award in Peru, and features a cast of 22 actors, including Hans Bachman, Ben Horen and “Peruvian Top Model” Edith Tapia. The play will run from July 21-31 at the Goldman Theater in the Jewish Community Center.
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PHOTOS: Helen Hayes Awards
Gay Men’s Chorus, local drag artists have featured performance at ceremony
The 41st Helen Hayes Awards were held at The Anthem on Monday, May 19. Felicia Curry and Mike Millan served as the hosts.
A performance featuring members of the Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington and local drag artists was held at the end of the first act of the program to celebrate WorldPride 2025.
The annual awards ceremony honors achievement in D.C.-area theater productions and is produced by Theatre Washington.
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2025 D.C. Trans Pride was held at Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library on Saturday, May 17. The day was filled with panel discussions, art, social events, speakers, a resource fair and the Engendered Spirit Awards. Awardees included Lyra McMillan, Pip Baitinger, Steph Niaupari and Hayden Gise. The keynote address was delivered by athlete and advocate Schuyler Bailar.
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The fourth annual Equality Prince William Pride was held at the Harris Pavilion in Manassas, Va. on Saturday, May 17.
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