The Art of Becoming, ft. Laurie Lynch, Executive Director of TeenTix

“Laurie Lynch is a queer artist, educator, and activist dedicated to youth empowerment. From developing original work to performing as Drag King Dan D Lite to facilitating youth and adult workshops, Laurie’s work is rooted in storytelling and human connection. With a background in theatre-making and arts activism, Laurie has spent their career creating spaces where young people can amplify their voices and drive meaningful change. Their commitment to theatre for social change has been a cornerstone of their work, using the arts as a platform for activism, dialogue, and community building. Passionate about cultivating inclusive, youth-centered spaces, Laurie remains committed to ensuring that all young people—especially those historically excluded—have access to creative opportunities that empower them to shape their communities and the world around them.”To support TeenTix, spread the word about their programming to the teens in your life. Spread the word via social media, and perhaps even take a few hours to volunteer with them - https://www.teentix.org/about/volunteer/ If you enjoyed the podcast, please consider making a tax-deductible donation to Mirror Stage via our website at mirrorstage.org/donate and follow us on social media. Learn more about us on socials: Facebook: http://facebook.com/mirrorstage Instagram: http://instagram.com/mirrorstagewa A machine-readable transcript of the episode is available here - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kyy6eLg16zIb5nXkQ1tdTmQaH-79XvvKPirAKIV-xts/edit?usp=sharing Episodes release on the fourth Wednesday of the month. See you in June!All episode music by Podington Bear. Podcast intro, outro, and interstitial music by Benjamin Marx.