Profile for Matthew C Paessler

theatregoer3 said: "I think the OP should write, direct, or produce something that reflects his view of the gay community. Instead of tearing something down, build something up. Create your vision and put it out into the world. That would be something I would absolutely get behind."I agree! I'm a singer/songwriter. I released my debut EP in 2014 and am recording my second album now as well as currently writing my first book.

VintageSnarker said: "Matthew C Paessler said:I am thankful for the inclusion of both Robin deJesusand Michael BenjamimWashington. I would have also liked to see an Asian actor, an overweight actor, a tan actor - what I'm getting at is I'd like to see diversity represented in the gay community just as it's represented in the straight community."First of all, there are diversity problems for the majority of productions regardless of sexual orientation. Secondly, I think you're overestimating t...

yesraccoons said: "I cannot fully understand your struggle but I can do my best to empathize. I currently do and will continue to try understand what I never fully will.However, and maybe I'm one of the few who believes this, unless a role has a very specificrequirement(IE, being Latinx is a huge plot point, the age of the person is very important, etc) I think they should just cast the best actor/actress for the role? A whole separate debate could be if the men cast in Boys in The Band are t...

BroadwayConcierge said: "Matthew C Paessler said: "A show that should be remembered for his legacy but treated cautiously when trying to execute."The production doesn't even start previews for another three months and you're already suggesting itwill be dishonorable?Also, if you're really concerned about the racialmakeup of thiscast, are Robin de Jesús and Michael Benjamin Washington invisible to you?I genuinely empathize with your story in coming to terms with your identity.But I genuinelydo...

Last week, when the new Broadway production of The Boys In The Band posted their first promotional video, I (as a biracial gay man living in Trump's America) was disappointed to see my heroes and men I admired claiming "inclusion" and "diversity," speaking out for the gay community in dangerous times when everyone is under attack. I immediately called it out on social media and was almost instantly blocked by the Boys in the Band social media account - I assume for want of avoiding negative p...