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PERSONAL:

KathelGriffin[at]gmail.com (link in footer)

Trans Things!

There is no universal way to identify as Transgender. (Nonbinary, Agender, TransMasculine, TransFeminine, a Trans Man or Woman, etc.) Every Trans Persons experience is singular, and my preferences and way of walking through the world are true for myself alone.

Identifying label: Trans Masculine

We’re looking for a trans actor- oh but the character is amab and on a journey towards discovering their identity as a woman- Kat is a Trans Masculine person so this role would not be appropriate for them.

(amab: assigned male at birth // afab: assigned female at birth) language like this is rarely necessary or appropriate in day to day conversation but can be clarifying when describing important aspects of a role- its also important to note that someones assigned gender at birth is not always an important aspect of a trans role at all.)

Pronouns: They/Them/Theirs/He/Him/His

“I love Kathel, lets cast him!”

“I think they are perfect for this project, lets call his agents.”

“Kat is so cool- I think I am going to Venmo them $500 right now!”

Title: Mx. or Mr.

“Right this way Mx. Griffin!”

“Mr. Griffin, your limo is here.”

(“Mx” is pronounced like “Mix”)

Gendered language:

“Hello ladies/go ask that girl/Excuse me miss” etc.

Instead: “Hello everyone/go ask that person/Hey folks/Welcome esteemed guests” etc.

Hormone Replacement Therapy/Gender Affirming Surgeries.

In Sept 2019 I had Top Surgery (yay!) and I am over three years into my journey with Testosterone. (and SO happy!)

Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and surgeries like top surgery are not required public knowledge- anyone can identify as Trans with or without HRT/SRS/having gone through other gender affirming related procedures.

What is Top Surgery?

Read about my top surgery here.

What is low dose testosterone?

TGNC Resources for you!

Why TGNC (Trans & Gender Nonconforming) Actors should play TGNC roles/Why Cisgender (someone who’s Gender Identity aligns with the Sex they were assigned at birth) Actors should NOT play TGNC roles:

Click the Images for the Full Articles

Links I often send to people seeking information / education on TGNC topics.