Introduction to Dyke Storytelling
As June celebrates Pride Month, one L.A. event centers the LGBTQ+ community in a night of listening, laughter, and stories across different generations. “Dyke Storytelling” is a new series where queer community members from different decades tell true stories about their lives. A special Pride Month show is set for Saturday, June 21, at Dynasty Typewriter in Los Angeles.
The Concept Behind Dyke Storytelling
The event’s producer, MC Plaschke, thought up the show’s multi-generational storytelling format last year. Plaschke, a North Hollywood film director and writer, and friends Sammy Step and Galey Caverly wanted to create an inclusive space for elder lesbians they said they didn’t see elsewhere. “The only queer people we really knew were people our age,” Plaschke, 30, said. “It was interesting to notice my friend group didn’t really have anyone to look up to, or see who we could grow up to be.”
The Performers and Their Stories
The “Dyke Storytelling” series has become one of very few non-club or non-bar spaces for lesbians and sapphic people in the L.A. area, Plaschke said, and typically aimed at a younger demographic. Performers represent different decades, starting from the 1920s, through the 1970s and beyond. Their stories often revolve around coming out experiences, navigating the world as a lesbian, or different aspects of “dyke culture,” Plaschke said. “There’s something so incredible about hearing similar experiences and perspectives across decades.”
Upcoming Pride Month Show
After performing to a standing-room-only audience at the Lyric Hyperion last year, the Dynasty Typewriter will be the series’ biggest venue yet, Plaschke said. Saturday’s performers will include stand up comedian Mo Welch, author Melissa Chadburn, independent filmmaker Naz Riahi, writer and performer Amanda-Faye Jimenez, transgender actor Eve Lindley, and standup comedian Ru Anderson. In between performers’ sets, the pride-themed event will include trivia, reading text messages, and more LGBTQ+ community storytelling.
Event Details
The “Dyke Storytelling” Pride Month show is planned for Saturday, June 21, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at Dynasty Typewriter, 2511 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. Tickets are $20. For more information: dynastytypewriter.com.
Conclusion
“Dyke Storytelling” is a unique event that brings together different generations of queer individuals to share their stories and experiences. The event provides a platform for elder lesbians to share their perspectives and for younger generations to learn from them. By attending the event, participants can expect to be entertained, educated, and inspired by the stories of the performers.
FAQs
Q: What is the date and time of the Pride Month show?
A: The show is scheduled for Saturday, June 21, from 4 to 5:30 p.m.
Q: Where will the event take place?
A: The event will take place at Dynasty Typewriter, 2511 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles.
Q: How much are the tickets?
A: Tickets are $20.
Q: What can I expect from the event?
A: The event will feature storytelling, trivia, reading text messages, and more LGBTQ+ community storytelling.
Q: Who are the performers for the Pride Month show?
A: The performers include stand up comedian Mo Welch, author Melissa Chadburn, independent filmmaker Naz Riahi, writer and performer Amanda-Faye Jimenez, transgender actor Eve Lindley, and standup comedian Ru Anderson.
