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Bee Michael specializes in new and developmental work that uplifts, affirms, and centers queer and trans people. Xe thrives in spaces that challenge the hierarchy of traditional theater; spaces that welcome collaboration and community where there is no one “correct” answer.

Bee has been seen in both regional and NYC productions, most notably as Max in Hir at Island City Stage (dir. Andy Rogow), Milo in workshops for Q2 by Celeste Lecesne and Ryan Amador at New York Stage & Film's Powerhouse In Residence (dir. Celeste Lecesne), and for originating the roles of Jackson in workshops for Wonder Boy: A New Musical by Jaime Jarrett at The Dare Tactic (dir. Nina Roy) and Tony in both in workshops for and the Off-Broadway premier of #Adulting: A Millennial Opera by The Ballerina Kitties at St. Luke's Theatre (dir. Mika Kauffman). Bee has also performed at various NYC venues, including Joe's Pub, The Duplex, and Lincoln Center.

 
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Sometimes people go by he/him/his pronouns!

Sometimes people go by she/her/hers pronouns!

Sometimes people go by they/them/theirs pronouns!

Sometimes none of those pronouns feel right for a person’s identity, and that person seeks new pronouns, or neopronouns!

Bee goes by xe/xir/xirs pronouns. These are the pronouns that feel most comfortable and the most Bee!

Xe is pronounced ZEE. It takes the place of “he” or “she” or “they”. You would use xe like this:

Bee has a cat named Mabel that xe loves.

Xir is pronounced ZEER—it rhymes with the word HERE. You would use xir like this:

Bee loves xir green hair. Xir green hair makes xir feel beautiful!

Xirs is pronounces ZEERS—it rhymes with the word HEARS. You would use xirs like this:

I’m looking for Bee’s glasses—are those xirs?

These pronouns aren’t very common, and they may be a little tricky at first, but that doesn’t mean they’re not important. Bee loves when xe hears and reads xir pronouns being used correctly, and appreciates all attempts to nail them down! If you’re ever confused about which pronouns to use where, just use Bee's name instead! Bee never gets tired of hearing Bee's name.