Grew up in Queens, New York, just a few subway stops from Greenwich Village, and the heart of Gay America. At twenty-four, he founded the Ridiculous Theatrical Company, where he wrote, directed and performed in almost every production for the next two decades, often with Everett Quinton, his life partner and muse, by his side. Renowned for drag, high comedy, melodrama, satire, precise literary references, gender politics, sexual frolic, and a multitude of acting styles, the Ridiculous Theater guaranteed a kind of biting humor that could both sting and tickle. His many plays included Turds in Hell, Der Ring Gott Farblonjet, a riff on Wagner’s Ring Cycle, Bluebeard, and The Mystery of Irma Vep, his most popular play, and a performer’s tour-de-force. Ludlam continued working until almost the day he died of PCP pneumonia, just three months after his AIDS diagnosis. He was 44.

Tanja Milojevic (AD User Expert) she/her, has most recently been a blind expert in shows such as The Odyssey, The Prom, and A Christmas Carol.

She is a Boston-based character voice actor with over a dozen years of experience bringing characters to life in audio dramas, voice acting, and narration. With a soothing alto tone, Tanja has become known for her versatility, embodying a range of characters from AI to soldiers, goddesses, and children, and her ability to master a variety of accents. She has voiced characters in video games, radio dramas, and numerous other projects, showcasing her dynamic skills in both conversational and theatrical roles.

Tanja’s career spans numerous media, including audio descriptions that provide essential access for blind and visually impaired audiences, leveling the playing field through her clear, engaging narration. Her credits include collaborations with major audio description companies such as VSI Los Angeles, International Digital Center, Descriptive Video Works, and X Tracks.

She has worked on films like Tick, Tick… Boom!, Our Friend, Guiding Emily; and series like Twilight of the Gods, The Goat, and Song Exploder.

Tanja is also the co-founder of GetBraille.com, a service that provides braille transcription, large print, inclusive marketing solutions, and audio content (including audio description),
demonstrating her commitment to accessibility and community outreach. She takes great pride in her ability to adapt to the specific needs of her clients.

Whether it’s laying down a narration track for an e-learning module, performing in an immersive audio drama, or providing audio description for a film, Tanja brings passion and precision to every project she undertakes.

Dave Heard (In-show Audio Describer) he/him, Star of Stage & Screen, Dave Heard is a Boston native who has traveled the world performing with Broadway’s Hairspray, Dreamgirls, and others. He brings his fascination with story-telling to the art of audio description through dynamic dialogue which underpins the emotional lives of the characters on stage. Audiences most enjoy his ability to capture the essence of rhythm and movement in choreography. Dave works closely with Think Outside The Vox to provide accessibility services across the New England arts landscape. Her Portmanteau presents Dave’s third production with the UFOT Family Cycle of plays, and a first time collaboration with Central Square Theater for arts accessibility.

Cori Couture (Audio Description Coordinator & Pre-show Describer) she/her, is thrilled to be helping Central Square Theatre get up and running with audio description (AD). She has provided AD for TV, film, and about 125 Boston-area productions, at more than a dozen theatres. Other AD projects include work with WGBH, the Commonwealth of MA, Paramount, NASA, the 9/11 Museum, and Disney Parks. She has been interviewed about AD for podcasts, theatres, educational programs, and online panels. She was recently awarded a Creative Individual Grant from the Mass. Cultural Council, and she proudly identifies as a person with a disability. Her one-woman show explored how the arts buoyed her through the challenges of growing up with spina bifida.