Marla Alpert : Broadway, passing privilege, and why using effective language could save lives

On this episode Athena, Caroline, and Lusi are joined by our guest co host Ocean Kane and from broadway, Marla Alpert On todays episode the trans narrative co hosts meet with Tiktoker, seasoned actress, and singer, Marla Alpert as they explore broadway, musical theater, passing privilege, and why using effective language could save the trans and non binary community. “Marla Alpert (she/they) is a seasoned actor and singer, having performed in the national tours of Jekyll and Hyde and ragtime, as well as national Yiddish theater folksbiene’s the sorceress, and over a dozen regional shows throughout the country. Her recent performances include playing the role of Stephanie Wolcott in the world premiere of A Leg up, the first LGBTQIA+ farce, as well as playing the lead role of Pam in playwrights horizons’ reading of the musical, Miss Step. She is also the host of her own podcast about legendary broadway disasters, Flop Of The Heap, and is a popular content creator on TikTok, advocating for transgender representation in media and education on trans issues.” Links to guest social media https://www.tiktok.com/@thefloorismarlava?fbclid=PAAabltMclDTSu5rndEMAC5_4B2tYSGkzvU7tLmbt2_1-rWAnDb_ ⸻

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