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Ryan Stutz

It’s Okay. It’ll be Okay.

September 26, 2011

I have not written in a while, and I’m afraid this post may only be short, but my little sister posted a status that really made me think. She stated, “It is easier to be wise for others than ourselves.” So why am I posting this? I want everyone to take a deep breath and [...]

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A Friendly Invitation

May 4, 2011

I have a challenge. Being a part of this personal challenge for a while now, I would like to extend it to all those who may be brave…. Hate.  Even typing the word makes me cringe because it has such a negative power.  I try not to use this debilitating word in any fashion.  Referring to [...]

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a NEW (gay) icon?

February 3, 2011

Move over Cher, Allen Ginsberg is my new gay icon. After a recent viewing of HOWL, starring the charismatic James Franco, I wondered why I did not know more about this revolutionary poet. Upon further investigation, I found I was not alone. In the January 2011 edition of ATTITUDE, an article gives answers after saying, [...]

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Stranger in this World

January 18, 2011

Stranger in this World This poignant Boy George song breathes a quiet fire. So soft, so haunting, but a light is shining, and it will not be quieted. I sing this song every chance I get at cabarets because the lyrics speak volumes to all those who have felt misunderstood, alone, left out . . [...]

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A Reflection of Time–Equality Now!

January 7, 2011

October 11, 2009 marked a day in history I won’t forget. I wrote the following as a result. Today I had the privilege to ride a bus to Washington DC along with 1400 other people representing the New York theatre community on behalf of Broadway Impact, Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS and marched in the National [...]

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