We believe in actively engaging Austinites to write about their personal experiences. This approach has brought authenticity into our projects that everyone can relate to.  We look at stories that are seldom told in popular culture and engage with possible contributors who live the experience so the stories are honest.  We believe our community feels more connected when more of our invisible members share their stories.  We constantly collaborate with directors and performers from all cultural and performance backgrounds. We have found that performers in our productions thrive in an environment where diversity collaborates.   For marginalized communities, seeing your life and experiences reflected on stage and film is empowering.