{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/66cf2043798a02eed43ecb54/67b55dd5d24f7fcce84208da?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Bisexuals in Musical Theatre: A Punchline or Just Invisible?","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/66cf2043798a02eed43ecb54/1739938824097-d60c83c8-d71c-4d6e-aed6-c9692db4f893.jpeg?height=200","description":"<h3>Bisexuals in Musical Theatre: A Punchline or Just Invisible? 🎭🌈</h3><p>Musical theatre has a reputation for being super queer-friendly—but does that just mean “gay-friendly,” while bi+ folks get sidelined? From Rocky Horror winks to a Cabaret nudge, bisexuality in theatre is often a punchline, a trope, or completely erased. <em>Maybe this time</em>, the bisexuals should take center stage.</p><ul><li>🎤 Why does theatre lean so heavily on bi tropes?</li><li>🎭 Which musicals actually get bisexuality right?</li><li>🎶 How does theatre shape queer identity—and is it truly inclusive?</li></ul><p>Plus, we celebrate our 20th episode milestone (!!!), talk about Chad’s new role in local LGBTQ+ advocacy, and Steve’s starring moment in an HIV well-being campaign.</p><p><br></p><h3>In This Episode:</h3><ul><li>🎟 How musical theatre helped us discover our queer identities</li><li>🎭 The <em>Rocky Horror Picture Show</em> problem: Bisexual freedom or tired villain trope?</li><li>💡 How <em>If/Then</em> nails bisexual storytelling without falling into clichés</li><li>🔄 When source material is bisexual, but adaptations erase the queerness (<em>The Color Purple</em>, <em>Hamilton</em>)</li><li>🎬 Rewriting musicals: What shows should have explicit bi representation?</li></ul><p>Whether you’re a theatre nerd, a casual musical lover, or just here for the campy chaos, this episode is for you.</p><p><br></p><h3>Links and Resources Mentioned in This Episode:</h3><ul><li>🌈<a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/events/470231439457730\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> Biconic Mardi Gras Float - Help Keep Bi+ Representation in the Parade!</a></li><li>📰<a href=\"https://www.starobserver.com.au/news/national-news/new-south-wales-news/mardi-gras-only-bixsexual-float-needs-your-support/235415?utm_source=show_notes&amp;utm_medium=&amp;utm_campaign=episode-20&amp;utm_term=giveittomebi\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> Star Observer: Mardi Gras' Only Bisexual Float Needs Your Support</a></li><li>📊<a href=\"https://bishhstudy.com/?utm_source=show_notes&amp;utm_medium=&amp;utm_campaign=episode-20&amp;utm_term=giveittomebi\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> BISHH Study - Final Call for Participation</a></li><li>🌐<a href=\"https://giveittomebi.com/?utm_source=show_notes&amp;utm_medium=&amp;utm_campaign=episode-20\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> Visit Our Website</a></li><li>📖<a href=\"https://giveittomebi.com/support-someone-come-out-bisexual?utm_source=show_notes&amp;utm_medium=&amp;utm_campaign=episode-20\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> How to Support Someone Who’s Just Come Out as Bisexual</a></li><li>👥<a href=\"https://giveittomebi.com/community?utm_source=show_notes&amp;utm_medium=&amp;utm_campaign=episode-20\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> Join the Community</a></li><li>📩<a href=\"https://giveittomebi.com/newsletter?utm_source=show_notes&amp;utm_medium=&amp;utm_campaign=episode-20\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> Sign up for our Newsletter</a></li><li>📰<a href=\"https://www.starobserver.com.au/opinion/give-it-to-me-bi-could-celebrity-bisexuality-alter-our-nations-numbers/235157?utm_source=show_notes&amp;utm_medium=&amp;utm_campaign=episode-20&amp;utm_term=giveittomebi\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> Our Latest Star Observer Article: Could Celebrity Bisexuality Alter Our Nation’s Numbers?</a></li></ul><p><br></p><h3>Listen Now:</h3><p>🎧<a href=\"https://open.spotify.com/show/3N8vfIGQlZTQT2zNfR8GcN?si=759fefa8696d42e7\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> Spotify</a></p><p>🍎<a href=\"https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/give-it-to-me-bi/id1766204834\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> Apple Podcasts</a></p><p>▶️<a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@GiveItToMeBi\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> YouTube</a></p>","author_name":"Chad Barnier, Steve Spencer"}