CASTING CALL: Trans Folx to share their stories and the importance of YES ON 3! (especially FTM and POC!)

Hello, my name is Ryley and my pronouns are they/them/theirs. I am a local queer and trans activist, as well as a law student who will focus their work on queer and transgender human rights. As you may know, on Tuesday, November 6, 2018, Massachusetts is voting on Transgender Rights. Two years ago, the State House added gender identity to the list of protected classes in public accommodations law, but this November, these rights are at risk! This isn’t just about ‘bathrooms;’ public accommodations are about health care, jobs, housing, education, parks, restaurants, and so much more.

I am reaching out because a team of community members and I are recording a short video to raise awareness pertaining to this ballot question and to encourage people to VOTE YES ON 3 to protect transgender rights. I am not officially working with Freedom Massachusetts, an organization many Massachusetts folks may be familiar with as the leaders behind the legislation. They are quite busy and their resources are limited; however, I am seeking permission to use their logo/share their website.

It is essential that the video features an intersectional, inclusive group of transgender people. The other child cast so far in the video a 6 year old trans girl who is white. Specifically, we are seeking to add representation of trans boys/men and people of color. While we would love to feature more trans kids, we are open to ALL AGES! We are also still open to recording other trans folks simply doing their everyday thing, and talking about what question 3 means to them. Please feel free to send this around as well!

Filming will occur throughout August, between August 12 and August 31.

Please contact me via Facebook messenger or at rcopans0501@gmail.com. Upon receiving a private message, I will provide my cell phone number for easier contact!