My Niche

Hi! My name is Justy DeForest (ge/gem/geir). I’m a progressive, genderfluid, Trailblazing English speaking poet/playwright, choreographer, performer, and educator committed to social and linguistic justice. As a dramatist, my niche is revisiting Ancient Greek and Celtic myths and legends, reframing their iconic characters and challenges in the light of evolutionary reality to explore how we can be our best selves at this pivotal point in the 21st Century.

My Characters

My “ancient time, modern mind” plays are peopled by an array of characters representing groups needing more visibility onstage and often maligned offstage. I hope actors and audiences alike will recognize themselves in the strong femele, egalitarian male, self-aware gender-variant, and spiritually diverse protagonists who power the action of the plots with dignity, courage, and conviction. I believe affirming the rich tapestry of humin identity and experience makes for a stronger society, not a weaker one. This vision steers my personal and artistic endeavors.

My Aesthetic

My plays are not quiet drawing room dramas in which “Everygen” characters leave as much unsaid as said. Rather, they are high-stake verbal sparring matches played out in the public square by larger-than-life characters. For thespians who like this bold, direct “Greek Approach” to drama, I make several of my scenes and monologues available on this website free of charge for individuals to use in acting classes or as audition pieces. Go to the New Monologues & Scenes with Archetypal Themes Page on the menu or click on the link below to see the list of performance pieces currently available on this website. https://stagepagan.com/

My Language

Trailblazing English (TE) is a brand of English whose vocabulary and spelling emphasize inclusion and respect for humin dignity. Be sure to visit the Trailblazing English Overview page at https://stagepagan.com/trailblazing-english-overview/ to learn about the Trailblazing English Movement and the words I use on and off the stage. — Because implementing Justice includes using just language, too!