2026 Pride and Passion:
Nancy Nogood (she/her) will be Emcee’ing our evening. She is a drag artist/playwright called “GLAMOROUS!” by the New York Times. In 2020, Nancy was commissioned by Michigan Stage to write her drag play for youth, “Looking Back Through Stained Glass,” a semi-autobiographical journey of finding community and acceptance in the face of adversity. When not in a wig, Nancy goes by Philip and works on the education team of PFLAG NYC, combining a passion for helping LGBTQ+ folks and a love of working with young people.
Cornerstone of Equality Awardee - Giselle Byrd (she/her) is the Executive Director of Boston’s The Theater Offensive and the first Black trans woman to lead a regional theatre company in the United States. She champions the work of queer and transgender artists of color and LGBTQIA2S+ youth and allies. Appointed to the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women, she advances equity for all women and girls. In 2024, she received Boston’s inaugural Trans Art & Culture Trendsetter Award.
