Steve Charing OUTspoken

Commentary on LGBTQ and political issues plus theatre reviews and sports.

Saturday, January 31, 2015

Revisiting O'Malley's March to Equality

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A s the final snowflakes dissipated during newly elected governor Larry Hogan’s inauguration, I couldn’t help but think of his predecessor...
Friday, January 23, 2015

'One Night in Miami' Wins by a Knockout

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W hat perfect timing for Center Stage to present Kemp Powers’ outstanding play One Night in Miami!   The fictional story of four African-A...
Tuesday, January 20, 2015

Localizing for the Right Reasons

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T he news that a new equality center was planned for North Baltimore that includes the heavily LGBT-populated areas of Waverly and Charles...
Saturday, January 17, 2015

Rep Stage Scores Big in 'The Whale'

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T he set of Samuel D. Hunter’s 2012 The Whale currently playing at Rep Stage’s Studio Theatre on the campus of Howard Community College...
Wednesday, January 14, 2015

Equality Organization Planned for North Baltimore

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I n an effort to provide needed services and programs to residents in Charles Village and Waverly, a new non-profit called the North Balti...
Monday, January 05, 2015

‘Gayzing’ Into My Crystal Ball: What’s in Store for 2015?

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O ne thing about crystal balls, they’re not always crystal clear.   However, I’ve relied on them for some time now to make my annual predi...
Tuesday, December 23, 2014

The OUTIES: the Best (and Worst) of 2014

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It’s that time when I once again look through the rear view mirror and award the OUTspoken OUTIES for the past year.   I reviewed the eve...
Tuesday, December 09, 2014

Stonewall v. Ferguson: Different Eras, Outcomes

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I n the wake of nationwide demonstrations protesting controversial grand jury decisions in Ferguson, Mo. and New York, a provocative pie...
Sunday, December 07, 2014

In A Christmas Carol, Morella Acts Like the Dickens

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A ny actor will tell you that playing a role is not simply memorizing lines from a script and following the play’s director. One needs to ...
Tuesday, November 25, 2014

Thanksgiving Turkeys to Carve Up

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T hanksgiving offers a great opportunity to reflect on our blessings and bring those not as fortunate into forefront of our thoughts.   To...
Sunday, November 23, 2014

A Misfire Saved and Changed Josh Deese’s Life

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A t a recent meeting of the Howard County chapter of PFLAG , a handsome young man named Josh Deese, who was celebrating his 21 st birth...
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Steve Charing
This blog contains a compilation of recent articles--mostly political, sports and local theatre reviews-- appearing in MD Theatre Guide, Baltimore OUTloud, Washington Blade, Gay Life, Outsports.com, published letters, and commentary. My letters to the editor have appeared in such publications as TIME, USA Today, Washington Post, Baltimore Sun, Columbia Flier/Howard County Times, City Paper (Baltimore)and Washington Blade. I have a wonderful spouse who has been the love of my life since February 1980. I married him on July 23, 2009 in Provincetown, MA--our first and favorite vacation spot. Comments are welcome directly on the blog but personal attacks will not be allowed. NOTE: Feel free to share the link to my posts but the contents may not be lifted without attribution .
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