eat and you belong to us by MJ Kaufman

Grands is a trans grandparent. Jaime is their genderqueer grandchild. They are both obsessed with Joan of Arc. Grands wakes up from gender affirmative surgery speaking French and claiming they survived a fire. The same day, Jaime, who has been pretending to be Joan of Arc for weeks, goes missing.
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eat and you belong to us

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  • Meredith Julia Muirhead:
    28 Oct. 2021
    “ I can't recommend this enough! Between the mythical elements and genderqueer representation, this is definitely something I think everyone should read! ”
  • Donna Hoke:
    8 Aug. 2019
    “ A mythical and magical exploration of gender identity and empowerment. I think what I loved most of all was the acknowledgment that there is often exclusion even in non-conforming groups, and the move toward greater acceptance. A beautiful inter-generational and inclusive work. ”
  • Reinette LeJeune:
    1 May. 2018
    “ I absolutely loved how the characters represented the LGBTQNC community - and the magical way in which genderfluidity, trans, and non-conforming identities are explored through the myth/legend/history of Joan of Arc. ”
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Development History

  • Workshop
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    University of the Arts Incubated Artist Residency
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    2016
  • Workshop
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    Lark Play Development Center
    ,
    2016
  • Workshop
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    Page73
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    2015