CONSULTING + TRAINING
consulting + trans literacy training
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consulting + trans literacy training //
Max is available for hire as a gender + script consultant, sensitivity reader, and trans literacy trainer both locally and virtually.
Max is a CPR-certified, First Aid-certified, and Youth Mental Health First Aid-certified educator with 10+ years of teaching experience. He offers multiple payment options for financial accessibility, including payment plans/installment agreements, skill/resource trades, sliding scale and pay-what-you-can rates. If you are interested in hiring Max to lead a training for your organization, consult on a film or theatrical project, or collaborate on designing trans-inclusive protocol, please complete the contact form below.
PERSONALIZED OFFERINGS:
GENDER + SCRIPT CONSULTING AND SENSITIVITY READING
DESCRIPTION:
Max is a trained and experienced Gender Consultant and Educator who specializes in helping craft authentic, nuanced, and compelling trans stories that represent the real lived experiences of people of marginalized genders.
WHAT MAX OFFERS:
Language support for casting calls, character breakdowns, press releases and other marketing collateral, etc.
Collaboration with writers, directors, dramaturgs, and designers
Guidance and education for institutions at large, including artistic and company management staff, front of house teams, etc.
Facilitation of safe and inclusive environments for trans artists
Gender-affirming acting, voice, and resume coaching for trans artists
… and more!
“I know that my script wouldn’t be complete without Max’s input. Initially, I approached him to assist in my understanding of trans experiences, to ensure the writing of my main character was reflective of that community, but he provided me with guidance surpassing that narrow expectation. Through his work, I revised my script with an even wider lens in regards to gender and queer dynamics as a whole, noticing how all of my characters interact in a way I was blind to noticing. Through my work with Max, I found the core themes that my script needed to tell the story I wanted to contribute to the world. He met me with generosity, precision, and wisdom. It was the most productive notes session I could have ever asked for.” — Katherine, screenwriter + recent client
RATES + ADDITIONAL INFO
READY-MADE OFFERINGS:
WORKSHOP: TGNC2S+ IDENTITIES IN THEATRE
DESCRIPTION:
Are you a cisgender writer, actor, director, or other theatre artist interested in learning about how to support transgender, nonbinary, and gender nonconforming identities in your work? This workshop is for you. Think of this like a "Trans 101" crash course. This foundational class covers definitions, pronouns, writing inclusive character descriptions, fostering safe casting and rehearsal environments, and more. You'll also have an opportunity to ask questions about supporting TGNC2S+ identities in a judgment-free zone.
NOTE: While this workshop is designed for cisgender artists, TGNC2S+ artists are welcome to attend and participate.
Topics covered: trans history and definitions, pronouns, writing inclusive character descriptions, casting, directing, marketing, fostering inclusive rehearsal spaces, advocacy, and more.
Length: 2 hours
Above: Three presentation slides from “TGNC2S+ Identities in Theatre.”
Max hosted The PlayGround Experiment’s first-ever trans identity training for their community of playwrights and other theatre artists via Zoom on Friday, May 27th, 2022.
“Thanks to Max for an amazing PG Education Event. … Max spoke brilliantly about this topic.”
— The PlayGround Experiment