The Joy Who Lived at Dynasty Typewriter
Dates: 3/31/2026 - 4/12/2026
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The Joy Who Lived festival returns to Los Angeles from March 31 to April 12, showcasing the talents of over 100 trans and nonbinary artists. The festival will kick off with the comedy variety show Gentleman’s Club on Transgender Day of Visibility. Among the featured performers are Vico Ortiz from Our Flag Means Death, stand-up comedian Fifi Dosch, and playwright Tilly Bridges, alongside a diverse lineup of theatrical works and live music. This year introduces exciting new elements, including Genderchella! and a Short Play Incubator Showcase curated by Maddox Pennington.
Cast and Creative Team for The Joy Who Lived at Dynasty Typewriter
Cast
Ryan Cassata
Ensemble
Fifi Dosch
Ensemble
Charlie James
Ensemble
Jeffrey Jay
Ensemble
Vico Ortiz
Ensemble
Jiavani
Ensemble
Alex Song-Xia
Ensemble
Tilly Bridges
Ensemble
Maddox Pennington
Ensemble
Boone Williams
Ensemble
Valerie Rose Lohman
Ensemble
Creative Team
Laser Webber
Founder & Artistic Director
Maddox Pennington
Curator
News About The Joy Who Lived at Dynasty Typewriter
Trans Comedy + Performing Arts Festival THE JOY WHO LIVED Returns To LA For Second Year
March 17, 2026 THE JOY WHO LIVED, a festival celebrating trans and nonbinary artists, will return to Los Angeles from March 31 to April 12 at Dynasty Typewriter. This two-week event, coinciding with Transgender Day of Visibility.
Trans Performing Arts Festival THE JOY WHO LIVED Welcomes 100 Trans Comedians and Artists To LA
March 11, 2025 LA's debut trans theatre and comedy festival 'The Joy Who Lived' will open this month with 20 shows, readings, and workshops by trans and nonbinary artists.About the Theatre
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