What began as an intimate offering at the Fae Brooklyn Gatherette, then blossomed at the LUNGS and the New York Theater Festivals, is now preparing to be shared with international audiences. Written by the brilliant Summer Minerva and performed by an all-trans ensemble—Ivory Aquino, Summer Minerva, and Valeria Moraga—this piece invites audiences to witness, remember, and reimagine what it means to resist, to heal, and to belong.

We are a company of queer and trans artists, humbled and honored to bring this bold, necessary work across oceans. “US VS THEM” is more than a play—it’s a testament to our lived truths, our ancestors’ resilience, and the liberatory power of storytelling. Now, we’ve decided to busk and perform it on a global space—the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, a sacred space for unfiltered, transformative performance.

✨We need your support to get there. Your donation helps cover housing, meals, city transportation, and production costs as we bring this offering to life abroad. Every contribution, share, and word of encouragement helps us uplift trans brilliance and collective liberation.

️‍⚧️ As independent queer/trans artists in NYC, we are calling on our community, friends, and family to help make this journey possible. We are raising funds specifically for:

 • ️ Housing & Food in Edinburgh A safe home and nourishing meals so we can ground ourselves and pour fully into our craft. We cannot tell these stories on empty stomachs or without a place to rest our heads.

 • Local Transportation Getting to and from rehearsals, performances, and spaces of care across the city. Your support helps us move with dignity through unfamiliar streets.

 • Marketing & Materials Printing, digital promotions, and visibility tools to share “US VS THEM” with wider audiences. Amplifying our presence means amplifying our message.

  Every dollar brings us closer to the stage, to the work, and to the magic of amplifying our story across borders. Your offering, no matter the amount, is deeply honored and received with infinite gratitude.

 We toast to you in a Chalice of abundance with Essence, Presence, and a Garnish of hope to this sacred work—

Thank you for believing in our work. Let’s show the world what’s possible when our stories are seen and heard.

 With Love and Light, Ivory, Summer, & Valeria. ‍♀️‍♂️✨