Kyle J Showalter

I'm Kyle (they/them), an actor, singer, movement deviser, and scholar born and raised in Rockingham County, Virginia. Since the age of 3, I have always been a performer, taking part in theatre all through grade school. Then, I joined the Harrisonburg High School's Fine Arts Academy specializing in vocal music and theatre, a rigorous program involving multiple public showcases throughout my four years. My junior year, I performed at James Madison University's Forbes Center as a part of their Fine Arts Festival. 

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I continued my fervent pursuit of my performing dreams at Mary Baldwin University in Staunton, Virginia where some might say I have spent too much time. This school pushed me to become a more well-rounded theatre artist , with both the undergraduate and graduate programs insisting upon a multi-hyphenate experience. I received a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Theatre, a Master of Letters (MLitt) in Shakespeare & Performance, and a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Shakespeare & Performance with a focus in Acting. 

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My scholarship has prioritized gender performance, particularly by trans or queerable individuals in early modern drama and their experiences with traditional gender performativity. I've also dedicated my time to creating theatrical spaces that welcome both queer and BIPOC communities. 

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Outside of theatre and scholarly spaces, I enjoy having a silly goofy time.