We would like to invite you to tell us your story. This story will be molded into a monologue and performed the opening night of the Rainbow Theater Festival.  Anyone may submit to this "Internet Interview" regardless of sexual preference.  The more detail we have the better.  Your response can take many forms.

Please scroll through the series of topics presented below.  When you find a topic that interests you click on the topic title and you will have the option of writing your response on the new webpage that pops up.  When you have completed your response click "submit" and your response will be catalogued.

If you do not find a topic you like go to our "Free for All" section below and contribute your own unique perspective to this year's project.

Thank you for supporting our programming and adding your real-life stories to the Lambda Project!

REMINDER: THE MORE SPECIFIC YOUR STORY IS THE BETTER WE WILL UNDERSTAND YOUR POINT OF VIEW.  TRY YOUR BEST TO TALK ABOUT SPECIFIC PEOPLE, PLACES AND THINGS WHEN TELLING YOUR STORY.
 

TOPIC #1

Many people used the arts to escape trauma growing up.  Whether that trauma is related to bullying at school or a poor home life.  How have the arts allowed you to escape the life you were previously living?  How has it allowed you to transform your life and Grow as a person.
 

TOPIC #2

The arts help us connect with other people that in life we may not have had the opportunity to meet.  How have the arts helped you make these valuable connections that help move you forward as a person and inspire your future growth.
 

TOPIC #3

There are many artistic icons in the GLBTI/Queer community that in tough times we look to for support and guidance.  How has an artistic icon improved your feelings of self worth and hope for a better future?  How has an artist's coming out effected your own life choices. 
 

TOPIC #4

HIV/AIDS killed many in the prime of their lives.  And for many HIV/AIDS killed many of the people we looked up to in the arts.  Did you first hear about HIV because of a well known carrier?  How has the death of an artist from AIDS-related complications affected the way you see the world.
  

TOPIC #5

Monet was inspired by water lilies to paint some of his most famous works of art.  Elton John got hooked on rock and roll after listening to Elvis Presley records.  The dancer, Rudolph Nureyev, was driven by a quest for perfection to reach his artistic heights.  In your own life what drives and inspires you to be the best you can be?  This topic can refer to your work in the arts or life in general.
  

TOPIC #6

Many interests and creative skills are passed down from preceding generations.  What valuable lessons, skills and interests have you learned from your parents, grandparents and assorted relatives that is incorporated into your work?  How has this lineage of creativity shaped your interests as a person?
  

TOPIC #7

Many forms of expression are political or serve a political purpose.  How do you feel about the arts when they are used in this manner?  How do you feel about creative people using their art to push a particular point of view?  How do you think expression and creativity have helped or hurt the GLBTI/Queer rights movement?
  

FREE FOR ALL

Use this topic to write about, discuss and creatively express yourself on the theme of art in any way you see fit.