Sophie Santos...is Codependent
Los Angeles, California | Theatre
Comedy, LGBTQ
Imagine Bo Burnham meets "Big Mouth." Sophie Santos brings their debut one-person musical comedy to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival this August. This show hilariously tackles queer relationships, mental health, and the importance of self-love through a lens of humor that only Sophie can provide.
Sophie Santos...is Codependent
Los Angeles, California | Theatre
Comedy, LGBTQ
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Imagine Bo Burnham meets "Big Mouth." Sophie Santos brings their debut one-person musical comedy to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival this August. This show hilariously tackles queer relationships, mental health, and the importance of self-love through a lens of humor that only Sophie can provide.
About The Project
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
Hey! It’s Sophie! Thank you so much for checking out my page. :)
You can help make the world premiere of my show at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival be as successful as it can be by becoming a donor. At least 80% of our goal must be reached to keep the funds that are raised. All funds raised will go towards the needs of the show, as listed in the “Wishlist” tab. Thanks again!
Sophie thought they had everything: a life in Brooklyn, a book deal before the age of thirty, and their soulmate of four years. When the pandemic forces Sophie and their girlfriend, Lily, to move NEXT DOOR to Lily’s parents, Lily gets a job two days later…in Pennsylvania. Tormented by the “space” between the two, Sophie’s personified OCD, aka Oliver Charles Davis, reappears and supercharges the codependency imploding the relationship. Whoops.
Photo by Lee Jameson
Desperate to get their girlfriend back, Sophie hires a life coach on WithMyExAgain.net who explains the way to get back with an ex is to become the best version of yourself. Sophie and Oliver travel together toward Sophie’s new life, butting heads and belting out tunes as Sophie learns to love being alone (and maybe their OCD, too).
Poster by Jed Berry of Jedly Design - Photo by Lee Jameson
"Honest and hilariously awkward" - Shondaland
Sophie Santos is an award-winning comedian, writer, and author of the best-selling comedic memoir, The One You Want to Marry. Sophie’s book debuted at number one to critical acclaim and won the Lambda Literary Award. Sophie’s book has been nominated for the Queerty Awards “Best Read” out of 1.5 million votes. They have appeared on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen, and they were the Head Writer for Lil’ Interns starring Kenan Thompson.
Photo of James Harvey and Sophie Santos - Photo by Arin Sang-urai
Sophie’s (other) show, The Lesbian Agenda, has a monthly run at The Bell House in New York City and has performed at Dynasty Typewriter in Los Angeles. It has also appeared in the San Francisco Sketch Fest, New York Comedy Festival, Austin Sketch Fest, and more.
Sophie Santos…is Codependent is sure to be their next hit, and you can be a part of it by making a contribution.
Photo of Janeane Garofolo and Sophie Santos - Photo by Arin Sang-urai
“Sophie Santos isn’t your average comedian…they detail points of their own life - with hilarious aplomb” - Entertainment Weekly
As everyone knows, even a one-person show is not possible without the help of a dedicated team. This show is directed by Heath Cullens (‘It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia’, Bob Odenkirk’s, ‘The Making of Jesus Diabetes') and produced by Kimberly Peirce (writer/director of ‘Boys Don’t Cry’, ‘Carrie’, ‘Stop Loss’, and a soon to be announced major motion picture). The music is co-written by comedian, composer, and NY's Calvin Harris, James Harvey ('Prime Day'). There is also a UK team of dedicated producers under Wild Park Entertainment. The real? Sophie Santos… is Codependent would NOT be possible without every team member’s dedication and donation of their time that far exceeds what they are being compensated for. They know that this truly is a grassroots production that has the possibility to grow into something that inspires and touches audiences across the U.S. and worldwide babe! You can see more detailed biographies of everyone involved under the “Team” tab.
Getting any show into Edinburgh Fringe Festival is a huge accomplishment in itself, but there are major expenses for a young artist. There are venue fees, travel fees, and fees to simply make sure the production can be performed for the ENTIRE month of August. Objectively, this show is a great investment for both theater lovers and supporters of the LGBTQ+ community. And who doesn't love lesbians?!
The Underbelly Jersey Room is one of the top venues of the entire Edinburgh Fringe Festival and will have a wide range of viewership.
Budget Breakdown
Edinburgh Show Fees & Creative Team - $3,500
Underbelly Jersey Venue, Technician, Producer, Lighting Director, Composer, Mic and Lighting rental for 26 shows.
Travel, Accommodation - $2,000
Flights to and from Edinburgh, lodging (in 8 person flat), insurance, travel to and from previews in London.
Marketing & Promotion - $1,500
Printing life-size 3 ft wide x 5 ft high posters, flyers, venue artwork, merch, printing, and poster design. All to create visibility for the show.
Edinburgh Festival Registration - $800
This is the registration fee that gets me into the festival and into the official Fringe brochure.
Gear - $500
For Autotune pedal, backup cords, speaker to practice songs (gotta hear the autotune), and additional pedal in case of emergencies. No pedal. No OCD.
Props & Costumes - $200
Set piece for autotune pedal, Props for songs (like the Spaceman night light star projector), costumes, etc.
My 8,500 goal is the absolute bare minimum to perform in Edinburgh.
If I get to 9,500, I would get to work with an amazing publicist that truly believes in this project. She’s worked on award-winning shows like Michelle Wolf’s, Alex Edelman’s, and Glenn Moore’s to name a few!
A publicist in Edinburgh is essential because she helps me stand out amongst the thousands of other great shows. She gets the press to come and review the show which helps us fill the house. It ALSO attracts major producers to attend which helps with getting Off-Broadway runs. She’s already had 30+ meetings getting the word out.
If I get to 10,500, I can pay for my rehearsal space which will be essential overseas. I’ll also be able to hire a street team so we can cover more ground (we love manpower).
If I get to 11,500, that will give me a small stipend to eat since I will be performing every day and won’t be able to earn money at my day job back in the US. (Yes, I’ve been “copy editing employee of the month” for 3 months in a row. I’ll have to go back to conquering after the fest).
If I get to 12,500, I can stay in the UK to do another round of shows in London and Ireland after the festival, which will keep the momentum going (and help us secure an Off-Broadway run)!
You can find more details of these budget items in the "Wishlist" tab.
If you are interested in donating, there is more information in the "Incentives" tab. We have fun show-themed merch and other giveaways that are sick! There are several tiers of donation levels to match every budget. Including puppies. My personal fave is Congrats, You Won The Breakup. If you can't donate, even just sharing a link to this page will be so helpful to get this show across the pond.
If you’ve read this far...Congrats! Really. As someone with OCD, I had to read this three times. I am sure you are a supporter of this show and most likely a fan of Sophie in general. (Yes, this has been written by ME in the third person). Sophie can be found on Instagram, Facebook, and at www.sophiesantos.com. Share this fundraising page with your friends so that we can reach our goal together, and follow us for information on the status of the campaign and for information on upcoming shows before and after the Edinburgh Fringe Festival premiere.
After you follow our campaign, you can also share it on social media to help build our audience.
Here is an example post that will help the show, and and you can just copy & paste!
Sophie Santos and OCD? A buddy comedy you didn't know you wanted?! You can make it happen by following and supporting @sophiesantos and their one-person show, Sophie Santos...is Codependent on @seedandspark: www.seedandspark.com/fund/sophiesantosiscodependent
Thank you, and see you at the show! Oh, and did you turn your stove off?
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Edinburgh Show Fees + Creative Team
Costs $3,500
Venue, Technician, Producer, Lighting Designer, Composer, Mics and Lighting rental for 26 shows.
Travel, Accommodation
Costs $2,000
Flights to & from Edinburgh, lodging, insurance, travel to & from previews in London.
Marketing & Promotion
Costs $1,500
Printing life-size 3ftx5ft posters, flyers, venue artwork, merch & poster design.
Edinburgh Festival Registration
Costs $800
This is the registration that gets me into the festival and into the official Fringe brochure.
Gear
Costs $500
Autotune pedal, backup cords, speaker, additional pedal in case of emergencies. No pedal. No OCD.
Props & Costumes
Costs $200
Set piece for autotune pedal, Props for songs like a night light star projector, costumes, etc.
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
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About This Team
Sophie Santos - Creator and Writer of Sophie Santos...is Codependent
SOPHIE SANTOS is an award-winning LA comedian, writer, and author of the best-selling comedic memoir, The One You Want to Marry (And Other Identities I’ve Had), whom Shondaland calls, "honest & hilariously awkward." Sophie’s book debuted at number one to critical acclaim and won the Lambda Literary Award. Sophie hosts the very serious show, The Lesbian Agenda at The Bell House in NY and the Dynasty Typewriter in LA. Sophie has written for Bravo, MTV, and New York Mag, has appeared on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen, and has been featured in Entertainment Weekly, them., Bustle, and more.
Sophie is currently developing a half-hour comedy called HAIL MARY about the first female color commentator of the NFL with Paul Scheer. And they often perform as Che Diaz because it is their alter ego. Follow Sophie on Instagram @sophieesantos for lesbian propaganda.
James Harvey - Composer and Music Director of Sophie Santos...is Codependent
JAMES HARVEY is a writer, composer and performer whose "voice and...ideas are vital to the continual evolution of musical theater" (Alexander Gemignani). James has performed his one man musical comedy show, The Bald Faced Truth, throughout the US and at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, and it is available to stream in its entirety here. For several years James hosted "The Second Cousins Show," a popular East Village variety show.
A sought-after music director and accompanist, James has collaborated with such luminaries as Alan Cumming, Catherine Cohen, Larry Owens, Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang. He regularly works for such companies as Tada Youth Theater, A Class Act NY, The American Musical Theater Academy and Story Pirates. James studied music composition at New York University on a scholarship from composer Alan Menken (Beauty and the Beast, Newsies, Little Shop of Horrors) and is a member of the BMI Musical Theatre Workshop.
Heath Cullens - Director of Sophie Santos...is Codependent
HEATH CULLENS has spent nearly a decade in the director’s chair for modern classic TV Comedies such as It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia, You're The Worst, A.P.Bio, and Great Minds with Dan Harmon.
Heath's episodes of It's Always Sunny are some of the show's most creative and ambitious, helping pull the show into a new era of storytelling.
His other notable credits include Idiotsitter for Comedy Central, Deadbeat for Hulu, and Black Jesus for Adult Swim.
On the feature side, Cullens produced the Lionsgate feature Armed Response, starring Cary Elwes, Ethan Embry, and Alan Arkin.
Before transitioning to TV and film, he spent several years directing in the New York theater scene where he worked with New York Theatre Workshop, Playwrights Horizons, Williamstown Theatre Festival, and Urban Stages.
Kimberly Peirce - Producer of Sophie Santos...is Codependent
Kimberly Peirce (she/he) staked her place as a writer and director of singular vision and craft with her unflinching debut feature, Boys Don’t Cry (Hilary Swank, Chloë Sevigny, Peter Sarsgaard), which earned numerous honors including the Best Actress Oscar for Hilary Swank, along with the Golden Globe and others. The film received the Best Film International Critics prize at the London and Stockholm Film Festivals, the Satyajit Ray Award, and was named “Best American Feature” by Janet Maslin. In 2020, Boys Don't Cry was inducted into the Library of Congress and named “a National Treasure.” Peirce subsequently co-wrote and directed Stop-Loss (Channing Tatum, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Ryan Phillippe). In 2013 Peirce directed Carrie (Julianne Moore, Chloë Moretz).
Kimberly has directed episodes of acclaimed cable TV shows: I Love Dick (Kevin Bacon, Kathryn Hahn, Griffin Dunne), Dear White People (Logan Browning, Tyler James Williams), P-Valley (Nicco Annan, Brandee Evans), and Kidding (Jim Carrey, Catherine Keener, Frank Langella).
Peirce co-founded the first-ever DGA LGBTQ+ Committee to expand the rights, representation, and protections of LGBTQ+ people at the DGA and in the industry. Peirce is also a founding member of REFRAME, an industry-wide effort to end discrimination against women and people of color. Kimberly has received the GLAAD Media, Lambda Legal Defense, People for the American Way, Lesbian Anti-Violence Project, the OUTFEST Career Achievement Awards, the Andrew Sarris directing award as well as many others.
Kimberly is proud to have served as a Governor of the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences from 2017-2020.
Wild Park Entertainment - UK Production Division
Wildpark Entertainment is an award-winning London-based entertainment company. We create shows and live entertainment across the UK and internationally to give our fabulous audiences a great night out. We believe theatre and live entertainment is for everyone, and we work with the best creatives in the business to create exceptional work accessible to all.
Whether it's a brand new musical, a drive-in cinema or a new concept in live entertainment, we are brimming with ideas and know-how with a team that has worked across the West End and on some of the largest touring productions. Combining this with our relationships with top regional theatres, we bring cutting-edge experiences to audiences around the country and across the globe.
Aniela Coveleski - Development Coordinator
ANIELA COVELESKI is a live event producer, artist, and creative professional based in Los Angeles. After attending film school at the School of Visual Arts in NYC, she has been working in Entertainment Business Affairs for nearly a decade, with experience in both on-screen narrative, commercial and live theater union, and non-union contracts. In addition to her career in Business Affairs, she has been involved in various creative projects like fine art curation, drag shows, and retail window displays (among many others) in New York City and Los Angeles as a creative consultant and producer for almost 15 years.
With her additional experience in non-profit organizations, she previously held the title of Organizing Director of Arts in Bushwick (a grassroots community arts organization) that founded the largest Open Studios Festival in New York City, Bushwick Open Studios. Currently, she sits on the Board of Directors for the City Reliquary Museum and Civic Organization in Brooklyn, NY.
Current Team
Incentives
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
Hey! It’s Sophie! Thank you so much for checking out my page. :)
You can help make the world premiere of my show at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival be as successful as it can be by becoming a donor. At least 80% of our goal must be reached to keep the funds that are raised. All funds raised will go towards the needs of the show, as listed in the “Wishlist” tab. Thanks again!
Sophie thought they had everything: a life in Brooklyn, a book deal before the age of thirty, and their soulmate of four years. When the pandemic forces Sophie and their girlfriend, Lily, to move NEXT DOOR to Lily’s parents, Lily gets a job two days later…in Pennsylvania. Tormented by the “space” between the two, Sophie’s personified OCD, aka Oliver Charles Davis, reappears and supercharges the codependency imploding the relationship. Whoops.
Photo by Lee Jameson
Desperate to get their girlfriend back, Sophie hires a life coach on WithMyExAgain.net who explains the way to get back with an ex is to become the best version of yourself. Sophie and Oliver travel together toward Sophie’s new life, butting heads and belting out tunes as Sophie learns to love being alone (and maybe their OCD, too).
Poster by Jed Berry of Jedly Design - Photo by Lee Jameson
"Honest and hilariously awkward" - Shondaland
Sophie Santos is an award-winning comedian, writer, and author of the best-selling comedic memoir, The One You Want to Marry. Sophie’s book debuted at number one to critical acclaim and won the Lambda Literary Award. Sophie’s book has been nominated for the Queerty Awards “Best Read” out of 1.5 million votes. They have appeared on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen, and they were the Head Writer for Lil’ Interns starring Kenan Thompson.
Photo of James Harvey and Sophie Santos - Photo by Arin Sang-urai
Sophie’s (other) show, The Lesbian Agenda, has a monthly run at The Bell House in New York City and has performed at Dynasty Typewriter in Los Angeles. It has also appeared in the San Francisco Sketch Fest, New York Comedy Festival, Austin Sketch Fest, and more.
Sophie Santos…is Codependent is sure to be their next hit, and you can be a part of it by making a contribution.
Photo of Janeane Garofolo and Sophie Santos - Photo by Arin Sang-urai
“Sophie Santos isn’t your average comedian…they detail points of their own life - with hilarious aplomb” - Entertainment Weekly
As everyone knows, even a one-person show is not possible without the help of a dedicated team. This show is directed by Heath Cullens (‘It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia’, Bob Odenkirk’s, ‘The Making of Jesus Diabetes') and produced by Kimberly Peirce (writer/director of ‘Boys Don’t Cry’, ‘Carrie’, ‘Stop Loss’, and a soon to be announced major motion picture). The music is co-written by comedian, composer, and NY's Calvin Harris, James Harvey ('Prime Day'). There is also a UK team of dedicated producers under Wild Park Entertainment. The real? Sophie Santos… is Codependent would NOT be possible without every team member’s dedication and donation of their time that far exceeds what they are being compensated for. They know that this truly is a grassroots production that has the possibility to grow into something that inspires and touches audiences across the U.S. and worldwide babe! You can see more detailed biographies of everyone involved under the “Team” tab.
Getting any show into Edinburgh Fringe Festival is a huge accomplishment in itself, but there are major expenses for a young artist. There are venue fees, travel fees, and fees to simply make sure the production can be performed for the ENTIRE month of August. Objectively, this show is a great investment for both theater lovers and supporters of the LGBTQ+ community. And who doesn't love lesbians?!
The Underbelly Jersey Room is one of the top venues of the entire Edinburgh Fringe Festival and will have a wide range of viewership.
Budget Breakdown
Edinburgh Show Fees & Creative Team - $3,500
Underbelly Jersey Venue, Technician, Producer, Lighting Director, Composer, Mic and Lighting rental for 26 shows.
Travel, Accommodation - $2,000
Flights to and from Edinburgh, lodging (in 8 person flat), insurance, travel to and from previews in London.
Marketing & Promotion - $1,500
Printing life-size 3 ft wide x 5 ft high posters, flyers, venue artwork, merch, printing, and poster design. All to create visibility for the show.
Edinburgh Festival Registration - $800
This is the registration fee that gets me into the festival and into the official Fringe brochure.
Gear - $500
For Autotune pedal, backup cords, speaker to practice songs (gotta hear the autotune), and additional pedal in case of emergencies. No pedal. No OCD.
Props & Costumes - $200
Set piece for autotune pedal, Props for songs (like the Spaceman night light star projector), costumes, etc.
My 8,500 goal is the absolute bare minimum to perform in Edinburgh.
If I get to 9,500, I would get to work with an amazing publicist that truly believes in this project. She’s worked on award-winning shows like Michelle Wolf’s, Alex Edelman’s, and Glenn Moore’s to name a few!
A publicist in Edinburgh is essential because she helps me stand out amongst the thousands of other great shows. She gets the press to come and review the show which helps us fill the house. It ALSO attracts major producers to attend which helps with getting Off-Broadway runs. She’s already had 30+ meetings getting the word out.
If I get to 10,500, I can pay for my rehearsal space which will be essential overseas. I’ll also be able to hire a street team so we can cover more ground (we love manpower).
If I get to 11,500, that will give me a small stipend to eat since I will be performing every day and won’t be able to earn money at my day job back in the US. (Yes, I’ve been “copy editing employee of the month” for 3 months in a row. I’ll have to go back to conquering after the fest).
If I get to 12,500, I can stay in the UK to do another round of shows in London and Ireland after the festival, which will keep the momentum going (and help us secure an Off-Broadway run)!
You can find more details of these budget items in the "Wishlist" tab.
If you are interested in donating, there is more information in the "Incentives" tab. We have fun show-themed merch and other giveaways that are sick! There are several tiers of donation levels to match every budget. Including puppies. My personal fave is Congrats, You Won The Breakup. If you can't donate, even just sharing a link to this page will be so helpful to get this show across the pond.
If you’ve read this far...Congrats! Really. As someone with OCD, I had to read this three times. I am sure you are a supporter of this show and most likely a fan of Sophie in general. (Yes, this has been written by ME in the third person). Sophie can be found on Instagram, Facebook, and at www.sophiesantos.com. Share this fundraising page with your friends so that we can reach our goal together, and follow us for information on the status of the campaign and for information on upcoming shows before and after the Edinburgh Fringe Festival premiere.
After you follow our campaign, you can also share it on social media to help build our audience.
Here is an example post that will help the show, and and you can just copy & paste!
Sophie Santos and OCD? A buddy comedy you didn't know you wanted?! You can make it happen by following and supporting @sophiesantos and their one-person show, Sophie Santos...is Codependent on @seedandspark: www.seedandspark.com/fund/sophiesantosiscodependent
Thank you, and see you at the show! Oh, and did you turn your stove off?
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Edinburgh Show Fees + Creative Team
Costs $3,500
Venue, Technician, Producer, Lighting Designer, Composer, Mics and Lighting rental for 26 shows.
Travel, Accommodation
Costs $2,000
Flights to & from Edinburgh, lodging, insurance, travel to & from previews in London.
Marketing & Promotion
Costs $1,500
Printing life-size 3ftx5ft posters, flyers, venue artwork, merch & poster design.
Edinburgh Festival Registration
Costs $800
This is the registration that gets me into the festival and into the official Fringe brochure.
Gear
Costs $500
Autotune pedal, backup cords, speaker, additional pedal in case of emergencies. No pedal. No OCD.
Props & Costumes
Costs $200
Set piece for autotune pedal, Props for songs like a night light star projector, costumes, etc.
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
Direct link:
Share this update!
About This Team
Sophie Santos - Creator and Writer of Sophie Santos...is Codependent
SOPHIE SANTOS is an award-winning LA comedian, writer, and author of the best-selling comedic memoir, The One You Want to Marry (And Other Identities I’ve Had), whom Shondaland calls, "honest & hilariously awkward." Sophie’s book debuted at number one to critical acclaim and won the Lambda Literary Award. Sophie hosts the very serious show, The Lesbian Agenda at The Bell House in NY and the Dynasty Typewriter in LA. Sophie has written for Bravo, MTV, and New York Mag, has appeared on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen, and has been featured in Entertainment Weekly, them., Bustle, and more.
Sophie is currently developing a half-hour comedy called HAIL MARY about the first female color commentator of the NFL with Paul Scheer. And they often perform as Che Diaz because it is their alter ego. Follow Sophie on Instagram @sophieesantos for lesbian propaganda.
James Harvey - Composer and Music Director of Sophie Santos...is Codependent
JAMES HARVEY is a writer, composer and performer whose "voice and...ideas are vital to the continual evolution of musical theater" (Alexander Gemignani). James has performed his one man musical comedy show, The Bald Faced Truth, throughout the US and at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, and it is available to stream in its entirety here. For several years James hosted "The Second Cousins Show," a popular East Village variety show.
A sought-after music director and accompanist, James has collaborated with such luminaries as Alan Cumming, Catherine Cohen, Larry Owens, Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang. He regularly works for such companies as Tada Youth Theater, A Class Act NY, The American Musical Theater Academy and Story Pirates. James studied music composition at New York University on a scholarship from composer Alan Menken (Beauty and the Beast, Newsies, Little Shop of Horrors) and is a member of the BMI Musical Theatre Workshop.
Heath Cullens - Director of Sophie Santos...is Codependent
HEATH CULLENS has spent nearly a decade in the director’s chair for modern classic TV Comedies such as It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia, You're The Worst, A.P.Bio, and Great Minds with Dan Harmon.
Heath's episodes of It's Always Sunny are some of the show's most creative and ambitious, helping pull the show into a new era of storytelling.
His other notable credits include Idiotsitter for Comedy Central, Deadbeat for Hulu, and Black Jesus for Adult Swim.
On the feature side, Cullens produced the Lionsgate feature Armed Response, starring Cary Elwes, Ethan Embry, and Alan Arkin.
Before transitioning to TV and film, he spent several years directing in the New York theater scene where he worked with New York Theatre Workshop, Playwrights Horizons, Williamstown Theatre Festival, and Urban Stages.
Kimberly Peirce - Producer of Sophie Santos...is Codependent
Kimberly Peirce (she/he) staked her place as a writer and director of singular vision and craft with her unflinching debut feature, Boys Don’t Cry (Hilary Swank, Chloë Sevigny, Peter Sarsgaard), which earned numerous honors including the Best Actress Oscar for Hilary Swank, along with the Golden Globe and others. The film received the Best Film International Critics prize at the London and Stockholm Film Festivals, the Satyajit Ray Award, and was named “Best American Feature” by Janet Maslin. In 2020, Boys Don't Cry was inducted into the Library of Congress and named “a National Treasure.” Peirce subsequently co-wrote and directed Stop-Loss (Channing Tatum, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Ryan Phillippe). In 2013 Peirce directed Carrie (Julianne Moore, Chloë Moretz).
Kimberly has directed episodes of acclaimed cable TV shows: I Love Dick (Kevin Bacon, Kathryn Hahn, Griffin Dunne), Dear White People (Logan Browning, Tyler James Williams), P-Valley (Nicco Annan, Brandee Evans), and Kidding (Jim Carrey, Catherine Keener, Frank Langella).
Peirce co-founded the first-ever DGA LGBTQ+ Committee to expand the rights, representation, and protections of LGBTQ+ people at the DGA and in the industry. Peirce is also a founding member of REFRAME, an industry-wide effort to end discrimination against women and people of color. Kimberly has received the GLAAD Media, Lambda Legal Defense, People for the American Way, Lesbian Anti-Violence Project, the OUTFEST Career Achievement Awards, the Andrew Sarris directing award as well as many others.
Kimberly is proud to have served as a Governor of the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences from 2017-2020.
Wild Park Entertainment - UK Production Division
Wildpark Entertainment is an award-winning London-based entertainment company. We create shows and live entertainment across the UK and internationally to give our fabulous audiences a great night out. We believe theatre and live entertainment is for everyone, and we work with the best creatives in the business to create exceptional work accessible to all.
Whether it's a brand new musical, a drive-in cinema or a new concept in live entertainment, we are brimming with ideas and know-how with a team that has worked across the West End and on some of the largest touring productions. Combining this with our relationships with top regional theatres, we bring cutting-edge experiences to audiences around the country and across the globe.
Aniela Coveleski - Development Coordinator
ANIELA COVELESKI is a live event producer, artist, and creative professional based in Los Angeles. After attending film school at the School of Visual Arts in NYC, she has been working in Entertainment Business Affairs for nearly a decade, with experience in both on-screen narrative, commercial and live theater union, and non-union contracts. In addition to her career in Business Affairs, she has been involved in various creative projects like fine art curation, drag shows, and retail window displays (among many others) in New York City and Los Angeles as a creative consultant and producer for almost 15 years.
With her additional experience in non-profit organizations, she previously held the title of Organizing Director of Arts in Bushwick (a grassroots community arts organization) that founded the largest Open Studios Festival in New York City, Bushwick Open Studios. Currently, she sits on the Board of Directors for the City Reliquary Museum and Civic Organization in Brooklyn, NY.