New York Stage and Film Commits $100,000 to Support Artists with NEXUS Initiative
New York Stage and Film, considered “one of the preeminent incubators for theater in the country,” has committed $100,000 to their new NEXUS Initiative that brings together 20 multi-hyphenate artists to explore the question “where does story exist at the intersection of stage and film?” Through this inaugural program, NYSAF will offer direct support to these artists – each participant receives $5,000 and will take part in a series of conversations focused on the needs of new and expanded forms of storytelling that resonate with our time.
In order to increase access to the program and respond to the ideas of a broad range of storytellers, these 20 participants were recommended by 14 leading artists of stage and film for their accomplishments in exploring new forms of storytelling. The leading artists selection committee includes Ayad Akhtar, César Alvarez, Luis Castro, Elsie Choi, Marcus Ga
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Although it’s holiday-themed, the show is actually a homage to Mac’s late drag mother, Mother Flawless Sabrina, who inspired the annual show all those years ago. Mac admits judy was never a fan of the holidays, primarily because it’s a moment where many people find themselves concealing parts of their true identities to fit molds for other people.
The show, which features live performances, music, and, of course, fabulous drag performers, is not only a celebration of Mother Flawless but of all the mothers and elders out there, Mac explains.
“My drag mother, Mother Flawless Sabrina, would always say, ‘You’re the boss, applesauce,’ meaning that you’re in charge of your own life,” judy says. “I had always kind of despised the holiday season, but one year I decided that instead of dreading December every year, I’d do something that will make it fun for me.”