Performer & Advocate
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Ezra's acting approach has been recognized as "...maintaining the balance between fearlessness and self-control" (DCist). They are also known for their gritty intensity (both on stage and screen) and for their highly compassionate, collaborative style.
They have an extensive list of training and education that includes:
B.A. in Theatre from George Mason University
Certificate of graduation from the Honors Conservatory at Theatre Lab School of the Dramatic Arts
Workshops and classes from the Barrow Group, SITI Company, Now>Ever Artists with Rain Valdez, Shakespeare Theatre Company, Round House Theatre, among others
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Some quick highlights:
Identifiers: non-binary, SWANA, queer, disabled
Appeared with theatres such as The Kennedy Center and Long Wharf Theatre
Featured as one of "19 Theatre Makers to Watch" in American Theatre
Specializes in new plays, as well as experimental, absurd, devised, and emotionally intense work.
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Recently published:
A New Conscious-ness: an essay responding to the industry-wide resistance to providing COVID protections for its workers and how that decision results in systemic EDIA failures.
Challenging the COVID Status Quo: a conversation that challenges the status quo of ignoring COVID in the theatre industry and the impact that lack of care has on theatre-makers. (HowlRound)
Ezra was the first out non-binary performer in D.C. and, along with their trans siblings, helped pave the way for future non-binary artists in the area. They spearheaded the public push to make the local theatre awards, the Helen Hayes Awards, gender-inclusive and worked on multiple committees to help make that a reality. In 2020, that goal was accomplished - and just in time to honor the first non-binary winners with performance awards!
Since the beginning of the pandemic, they have also consulted with theatres about COVID best practices and how to create more accessible and inclusive environments for all workers.