intimacy
As an intimacy professional, Shira's primary focus is uplifting queer and trans stories while centering agency, authenticity, and accessibility. They also have a special interest in intimacy for musical theatre. Shira has trained with Theatrical Intimacy Education since 2021. They have a beginner diploma and are working towards an intermediate diploma. A full list of courses taken can be found in their intimacy resume.
gender & sexuality
consultation
Shira also works as a gender & sexuality consultant.
You can hire Shira to:
Assist with casting
Be an authenticity reader for your play
Serve as a gender or sexuality consultant
Assist with your season selection, language, or marketing materials
Run a training for your organization...and more!
Shira has held Transgender Inclusion workshops for Dramatists Guild, National Women's Theatre Festival, Directors Lab North, SpeakEasy Stage Company, Mad Horse Theatre Company, Central Michigan University, individual theatre makers across the United States and Canada, and more.
Available Workshops
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Casting Beyond the Binary / 120 minutes
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Transgender Inclusion in Theatre: The Basics / 60 minutes
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Transgender Inclusion in Theatre: Best Practices / 90 minutes
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Trans Identity, Theatre, & Socially Conscious Practices / 90 minutes
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Transgender Inclusion: Basics and Best Practices / 120 minutes
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Gender Consultant Training (TGNC only) / 90 minutes
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Underrepresented Queer Identities / 60 minutes
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Trans Inclusion for.... [Directors, Playwrights, Actors] / 90 minutes
All workshops are adaptable and can be tailored for specific needs. Workshops can take place virtually or in-person.