Hi there! My name is Dominic, and I am a nonbinary transfemme actor and performer.

So much is going on in our country and in the world in regards to trans people abd the validity of our existence. I want to do good in our community and take up space the best way I know how: with my artistry.

Over 2 years ago I and other trans actors I know were constantly being told why we couldn't be in certain shows or spaces simply for being trans. I thought to myself "Why does the world seem to make it so hard for trans people to be visible? How can I humanize my community for those who may not usually come in contact with us?" It was after I spent a few months in Concord Massachusetts, where Little Women was written and where the author Louisa May Alcott lived, that I fell deeply in love with her story of sisterhood, love, humility, the challenging of gender norms, and strength even in hardship. I realized this was the Gateway to humanizing trans and non-binary people. And so, with the encouragement and help of my co-producer Matty, I drafted a proposal for a non-profit here in Dallas to possibly produce an all trans production of Little Women and benefit a local charity that specializes in helping trans and LGBT people. Surprisingly, my proposal was rejected and when asked for feedback, I was told "Putting trans people in Little Women is like fitting a square peg in a round hole." It made me upset, but motivated me even more. I realized it was up to me and a group of incredible trans artists to carve out space for our community, and use this production to do some good for others. Since then we have secured rights to a lovely adaptation with blessings from the author, and secured our space to present the show. We have roughly 4 months before we start rehearsals, and this is where you come in. Our goal is to raise a minimum of 5k! This goes towards:

-Space Rentals for performance and rehearsal

-A weekly stipend for our actors

-Costumes, Set, and Props

-To hire a lighting and sound designer

-Poster and Program printing costs

- Any extra costs that come up during the process

Any additional money not used on production costs will be donated to our chosen charity. Also 100 percent of our ticket sales will be going to charity as well.

Update to come on the charity we've chosen to benefit.

Please help aid us in this endeavor and show the world trans people are beautiful, HUMAN, and have always existed.

With Love and Gratitude,

Dominic Pecikonis (They/She)