Bradford Louryk
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Bradford Louryk is an American theater artist and actor. Louryk is best known for his solo performance work, which often incorporates gender reversal. He is also known for his unique taste in fashion.[1]
Personal life
[edit]Louryk was born in Scranton, Pennsylvania, and educated at Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, New York.
Praise
[edit]Beginning in July 2005, Louryk garnered critical acclaim (including a half-page profile in The New York Times) for Christine Jorgensen Reveals, a recreation of a 1958 long-form recorded interview with Christine Jorgensen, one of the first American recipients of gender reassignment surgery, in which two performers lip-synch to the actual recording.[2] Following its New York premiere, Christine Jorgensen Reveals played to in Edinburgh, Scotland, at the Festival Fringe; in Boston, Massachusetts, at the Boston Center for the Arts; and in Dublin, Ireland, at The Project Arts Centre.
In 2006, Louryk was nominated for and awarded the Drama Desk Award in the category Unique Theatrical Experience. The production also received a "GLAAD Media Award" nomination for Best Off-Broadway Play in America, in addition to awards and nominations in Dublin and Boston.
Louryk has historically received praise for his portrayals of male characters.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b McGlone, Jackie; July 14, 2005; "From GI to Glamour Girl"[permanent dead link]; The Scotsman.
- ^ Clay, Carolyn; April 14, 2006; "Pioneer Woman, The Intrigue of Christine Jorgensen" Archived October 15, 2012, at the Wayback Machine; The Boston Phoenix.