What I liked
Incredible writing, effortlessly performed.
What I didn't like
I would not recommend this show for trans folks who are already aware of the violence/aggression within the queer community. This show seems to exist to educate other people by presenting them with a situation to think about. If this show is intended for a wider audience, it might be good to examine the emotional responsibility of a performance, and if the show has an argument or lesson it wants to produce in addition to asking these questions.
My overall impression
Modern Butchood is here to show us that the queer community is not united, not all full of good people. An interesting examination of a person who “loses” her beloved “gold star lesbian” status by hooking up with a transfemme. It’s a problematic tale examined in a very provocative way. Hard to tell if the protagonist is a stand-up comedian “just saying” or if we should be exploring the moments beneath their insecurity and hate.
