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THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING AUTHENTIC: BEYOND QUEER STEREOTYPES

Lazaridis Hall, Tom Patterson Theatre
Sunday, June 14, 2026
10:30 a.m. to noon
Pride Week

Celebrate Pride with a week of lively conversations and unforgettable guests, hosted by award-winning comedian Gavin Crawford. Join us as we explore authentic queer stories, representation and community.


The Importance of Being Authentic: Beyond Queer Stereotypes

Over a century ago, Oscar Wilde used wit and subversion in The Importance of Being Earnest to subtly hint at queer relationships. Today, queer characters are more visible in mainstream entertainment, but often fall into stereotypes. Join writers and actors for a panel discussion on authentic queer representation on stage and screen: what’s working, what’s missing and why it matters, with comedian and host Gavin Crawford.

Support for The Meighen Forum is generously provided by Kelly & Michael Meighen and the T.R. Meighen Family Foundation.

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Sun, Jun 14
10:30 AM