T & A Grand Theater

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T & A Grand Theater and Media produces modern and immersive experiences from the Black and Indigenous trans, Two Spirit and queer cannon. It elevates new and emerging artists who are ready to take their creativity to the next level through the Ten, Tiny, Talks Artist in Residency and connects the world to unforgettable trans and queer filmmaking via the Ten, Tiny, Talks Film Festival.

T & A Grand Theater and Media’s mission to educate via spectacle, means that as trans and queer people from the Global Majority, we absolutely have to speak for ourselves in the art industry and in the media or else the messages, narration, archiving and crafting of our lives is rendered in-authentic. When we say, “everyone has skin in the game with us” we mean that literally. That as we seek representation, we refuse to be solely defined by our trauma. Our shared but uniquely individual stories of identity, community, family, culture and belonging are the stories of humanities expansive nature.

That said, T & A Grand Theater is more than a residency and more than a film festival……….

TEN, TINY, TALKS

A CELEBRATION OF BLACK & INDIGENOUS TRANS AND QUEER ART

Founded and directed by Zeloszelos Marchandt, Ten, Tiny, Talks furthers the revolutionary act and ceremony of trans and queer self love in a season of ten performances for and by Black and Indigenous queer and trans folx. Ten, Tiny, Talks supports trans and queer people sharing their stories, heritage and trans/queercestry.

Zeloszelos Marchandt has been called a tapestry of an individual. An interdisciplinary artist, public speaker and journalist (originally from Nashville, TN) based in the NW his writings, vocals, circus theater, drag and visual art have taken him coast to coast and abroad. His repertoire and interests cover a diverse scope that involves strong classical fundamentals with a healthy departure from tradition, in favor of techniques geared towards adaptation. Previous appearances have been with The Portland Opera, Opera Theater Oregon, Caravan Productions, Wanderlust Circus, Sky Circus, Sir Cupcakes Queer Circus, Festival of the French Wood’s Circus and Broadway program, The Umbrella Festival, Boyuerism, Carvan of Glam and more.

More Opportunities

T & A Grand Theater and Media supports and co-sponsors several other programs focusing on the Black Indigenous creative sectors and the wholistic needs the Black and Native trans community still struggles with.

National Black Circus Week

The Peacock House short term resident housing

Georgia Black Imminent Needs Fund

KGW 8

The Portland Mercury

Willamette Week