Assigned Female at Birth
devised, created and written by Lyralen Kaye
is a web series based on 50+ interviews with trans & non-binary peeps as well as women of all identities, races, abilities and ages. The series combines the stories of an agender trans man who throws zir family into chaos when zi decides to wear a dress to zir wedding, a black lesbian struggling with her mother’s death and her trans husband’s new penis, and a non-binary disabled therapist’s struggle to be intimate with their partner. Documentary style monologues from interviews weave in and out of these stories, showing how the themes of loss and invisibility affect all our lives.
We are currently fund-raising as we move into filming our 4th season! AFAB is completely funded through individual donations and we have completed Season 1, Season 2 and Season 3 because of YOU! So grateful. Please continue to support the voices of BIPOC, trans, non-binary people and women as we work for justice through representation in the arts.
Some interviews with our lead actors!
Our Team:
Lyralen Kaye, they/them/fae/faire, SAG-AFTRA, AEA, MFA Sarah Lawrence College, Creator/Show Runner/Daire, is a gender-fluid fae tomboy living with a PTSD disability. They have worked in communities of color, queer communities and for feminist organizations since 1990. An award winning-writer and solo performer, Lyralen won the 2015 Writers Lab supported by Meryl Streep, the 2018 San Francisco Best in Fringe and the Stanley and 2002 Eleanor Lipkin Prize in Playwriting and many others. To see a full list of Lyralen’s credits go to www.lyralenkaye.com.
Marissa Farmer, she/her, Editor, Seasons 1, 2 & 3, is a game developer, musician, performing artist, and documentarian. She has performed musical improv comedy as well as stand up across the United States and has edited all episodes, interviews, teasers and other content as well as introducing the character of Camille in the end of Season 2.
Michelle Pinargote, they/them, Production Designer, Season 2 & 3, role-Cisco, has worked in the art department of such shows as the L Word, Goliath and the Painter. They bring a keen eye and artistic sense to every shoot!
Jude Sclarsky, e/eir, they/them, BA Penn State University, Executive Producer Seasons 1, 2 & 3, is a non-binary queer tech geek and experienced manager, the kind of detail oriented professional every arts company needs. They provide tech support, organize business plans and budgets, and has collaborated on company decisions since 2003.
Tina D’Elia, she/her, SAG-AFTRA, Diversity Consultant, Sofia, Seasons 1, 2 & 3 is a mixed-race Latina lesbian/queer identified feminist artist and professional actor, casting director, screenwriter and award-winning solo performer. Tina received the Executive Producer and Trail Blazer Awards from the Equality International Film Festival (2015) for the diverse and authentic content in her work and her diverse casting work with communities of color and LGBTQ communities. www.tinadeliaconsulting.com
Amelia Lumpkin, she/her, Diversity Consultant, Diamond, Seasons 1, 2 & 3, is a black woman collaborator based between Raleigh, NC, and Guadalajara, Mexico. She studied Theatre for social change at Davidson College (2013). Named a Williamson Trust Fellow, she designed her path in theatre administration with Boston’s premier LGBT theatre organization, The Theater Offensive. She has also been the Summer Camp Manager for The Justice Theater Project’s summer performance series for four years. She loves to use storytelling to bond affinity groups and bridge any divide.
Alex Alexander, she/her, Development and Production Associate, Bailey, Seasons 1 & 2 is a bi-sexual, bi-coastal actor in theater and film, Pilates instructor and massage therapist.
Renita Martin, she/her, SAG-AFTRA, AEA, Script Consultant, Sarah, Seasons 1 & 2, MFA Brandeis University, is a black lesbian playwright, solo performer, award-winning writer, actor and musician who also works running her company Rhythm Visions in Washington, D.C.
Kristina Van, she/her, Production Designer, Season 1, is an Asian American creator based in the SF Bay Area. She is dedicated to supporting stories that promote diversity, inclusivity, and understanding. She is excited to work remotely and create at-home sets with the AFAB cast and crew.
Nelda Quigley, she/her, Development Associate, Aneta, Seasons 1 & 2, is an educator and administrator who has worked for social justice for 50 years. New to acting, she has the distinction of landing the first three roles for which she auditioned.
Lindsay Garofalo, she/her, 1st AD, Seasons 1 & 2, is a Boston based Stage Manager and film professional. She’s been the stage manager at Wellesley Repertory Theatre for the last five seasons as well as working on the web series The Naturals with Caitlin Graham. She is very excited to be working on AFAB in her first time working with Another Country Productions.
Emily Bearce, she/her/they/them, Lighting Consultant, Seasons 1 & 2, is a New England based lighting designer. She has previously worked with Another Country Productions in 2018 for My Preferred Pronoun Is We and is excited to be brought back for this project. — www.ebearce.com
Karen Maloney, she/her, Executive Producer Seasons 1, 2 & 3, is a producer (New York, off Broadway), film and theater actress, and lifelong feminist. She has performed with Another Country in SLAMBoston, Diverse Voices in Theatre as well as performing in both solo and ensemble shows on the Cape and in NYC.
