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The “Transgender Singing Sensation” Ryan Cassata
Ryan Cassata (he/him) is an award-winning singer-songwriter, actor, and LGBTQ+ activist whose work has been featured on/in GRAMMY.com, Rolling Stone, Billboard, The New York Times, etc. With over 650 performances and seven original and critically-acclaimed musical albums, Ryan is proud to be recognized as the first openly-trans performer at the Vans Warped Tour. Ryan has been praised by The Advocate Magazine as a “Transgender singing sensation.”
Experienced Producer and Director AJ Mattioli
AJ Mattioli (He/Him) is a Queens born, Brooklyn based, Trans Producer/Director with 16+ years in the entertainment industry. Check out his conversation with Revry here!
Ann Thomas, Founder of Transgender Talent LLC
Ann Thomas is the founder and owner of Transgender Talent, the most well-known and well-respected management firm for transgender performers in the industry. Check out her conversation with Revry here!
Allison Tate Highlights Queer and Non-Binary Stories
Meet Allison Tate, a filmmaker who strives to highlight queer and non-binary stories. Check out her conversation with Revry!
Revry’s 2021 QueerX Awards Announcement
The 2021 QueerX Film Festival brings together original content from LGBTQ creators, inclusive of all identities and perspectives. QueerX is at the nexus of the quickly evolving digital music and film industries. As a part of the festival Revry, the only LGBTQ-first streaming media network, will present QueerX TV–a free always-on TV channel throughout the month of October that will host all of the festival’s “Official Selections” including international LGBTQ documentaries, dramas, comedies and music videos. The channel launched on September 7th and audiences will have the opportunity to screen all the selections and vote, in real time, on their category favorites. The audience will vote via QR codes that appear on the screen of the QueerX TV channel.
Beginning the Conversation to Bring Change
Daniel Reynolds, Editor in Chief of Out Magazine, shares how he helped facilitate the change in vocabulary to create a more inclusive world within the drag community.
A Desire To Put Life Experience On Paper
Tracy E. Gilchrist, Editor in Chief at The Advocate, spills the details on upcoming projects and celebrity interviews with Revry.
Thomas Orlina’s Work Encompassing Uplifting and Empowering Messages
With a decade of experience in the entertainment industry, Thomas Orlina releases his brand new debut single, BRUSH IT OFF, and shares with Revry what’s in store for his future ventures.
Revry Kicks Off Pride Month With Drag Queens, Cheerleaders, and More
Pride Month is finally here, and Revry, digital cable’s first 24/7 LGBTQ+ network, is kicking it off with some fun and inspiring programming over the upcoming weekend. McDonald’s, iHeartMedia, and P&G (Proctor & Gamble) are teaming up with Revry to bring viewers a star-studded, entertainment-filled three days that are sure to keep you full of Pride all month long — or at least get you off to a good start.
Taking inspiration from the women who came before us with Diane Anderson-Minshall
“...we’re on the shoulders of other women who tried it ahead of us.” Diane Anderson-Minshall, CEO of Pride Media, lists the many women who have inspired her and impacted her work.