Trans Star Shakina Leads Strong Cast in TheatreWorks Silicon Valley Hit Come Back to the 5 & Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean: A New Musical - San Francisco Bay Times
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TheatreWorks Silicon Valley presents the World Premiere of a transformative musical, "Come Back to the 5 & Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean," spotlighting trans narratives. Set during a 20-year reunion of a James Dean fan club, the story unfolds around the arrival of Joanne, a friend who transitions. With a cast including trans actor Shakina, the musical emphasizes the importance of sisterhood and acceptance amidst challenging times for trans rights. Shakina hopes to foster understanding and solidarity through this authentic representation in the arts.
As trans rights and freedoms are in jeopardy, revisiting this story feels timely and necessary. We need more stories that show folks...
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