Meet the Playaz

The OUTspoken Playaz are a performance group whose purpose is entertaining and educating on subjects that lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning (LGBTQQ) youth face in their day-to-day lives. We utilize open discussion, original skits, poetry, and exercises to generate conversation and increase awareness of homophobia, biphobia, and transphobia, coming out, and heterosexism (by the way, if any of these terms are unfamiliar to you, check out our definitions page). We aim to increase awareness and understanding for non-LGBTQQ people by empowering queer youth to use their voice and life experiences to create positive change in their community.

The Playaz are always looking for young people, ages 13-23, to be a part of our program. If you or someone you know would like to learn how to use their voice to create change, please contact the OUTspoken program coordinator at 401-421-5626 x22 or OUTspoken@youthprideri.org for more information.