All-Trans & Nonbinary Cast Brings New Life to YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN
Performances take place on April 26 and April 27.
Transpose Theatricals will present an all-trans and nonbinary cast and creative team in You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown. This beloved musical, filled with charm, wit, and heart, celebrates the classic Peanuts gang as they navigate ups and downs that come with childhood (and doghood). This production is an opportunity to showcase that trans artists can bring the same joy and creativity to the stage, offering a familiar experience with a vibrant, inclusive twist.
Performances will take place at MCC United Church of Christ In The Valley in North Hollywood, CA on Saturday, April 26th & Sunday, April 27th, 2025, with 2pm and 7pm performances each day. The Saturday evening performance will require masks for all patrons, and both Sunday performances will be ASL-interpreted. Fidgets/stim toys are welcome during this performance, and there will be a no "shushing" environment. The venue is wheelchair accessible, and all other access needs can be indicated as an "add-on" when purchasing tickets.
On top of preparing an uplifting, fun, family-friendly experience for the audience, the rehearsals for this production have been intentionally low-pressure and low-stress, offering cast and crew a space of respite from an increasingly hostile world. What began as a group of strangers has grown into a tight-knit community, built on mutual support and shared experience. That sense of connection and care is woven into the performances, inviting audiences to share in a moment of joy and escape.
This production is presented in partnership with the Joy Who Lived Festival, a month-long celebration of trans artists. For more information, visit Joy Who Lived Festival.
Cast includes Kami Henderson, V Barder, Sofi Gutierrez, Blake Benson, Casey Davis, Ty Pierson, Rae Gammage, and Cassie Vaughan.
Holden J. Bernstein, Producing Director & Music Director, is the founder of Transpose Theatricals. He is a social worker, educator, and theatremaker, and first introduced Transpose at the beginning of the pandemic, putting on an all-trans virtual musical theatre cabaret with international trans talent.
"As we bring this iconic show to life with an all-trans and nonbinary cast," Holden says, "we want audiences to feel the same joy and lightness that You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown is known for, while reinforcing that trans art is approachable, trans artists are approachable, and trans people are approachable and worthy of being seen."
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