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1media/20210506_205026.jpg2021-05-03T04:03:06+00:00The Laughing Warrior Brigade11Performance Art Troupe based out of Taylors, South Carolinastructured_gallery2024-02-20T20:39:47+00:00 Based out of Taylors, South Carolina and frequently traveling to nearby towns and cities, the Laughing Warrior Brigade highlights the necessity of play, joy, and art in political action. With a philosophy of "turning up and upturning," this troupe combines costumes, props, handmade signs, and elaborate performances to comment on contemporary political issues, such as the Coronavirus Pandemic, anti-Black racism, and anti-LGBTQ+ legislation. I spoke with Ash Macnamara, one of the founding members of the troupe who currently directs many of their performances, about a few of the troupe's recent actions. Comprised entirely of transgender and nonbinary artists and activists, the Laughing Warriors Brigade represents a queer approach to the Appalachian radical tradition.
More information about the Laughing Warrior Brigade and their upcoming actions can be found on the troupe's Facebook page.
