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Eisa Al-Shamma: Telling the Truth Through Play
08/10/2026
Eisa Al-Shamma: Telling the Truth Through Play
In this heartfelt and thought-provoking episode of Trans Heartbeat, Michelle Matlock sits down with Eisa Al-Shamma to explore the intersections of performance, identity, joy, and resistance. From childhood moments of gender affirmation through theater, to the power of clowning, storytelling, and activism, Eisa shares how art has helped shape his journey and deepen his commitment to community. Together, they reflect on vulnerability, creativity, the importance of trans voices in the arts, and why creating joy in difficult times may be one of the most radical acts of all. Funny, honest, and deeply inspiring, this conversation is a reminder that being fully yourself is both a gift and a powerful form of resistance. All episodes and accessible transcripts can be found at bit.ly/transheartbeat Trans Heartbeat is a project of TRACTION: Trans | Community | Action Learn more about TRACTION https://tractionpnw.org ------------------------------------ Hosted and produced by Michelle Matlock Edited and produced by StormMiguelFlorez Produced by Traction PNW Trans Heartbeat theme song "Mutual Aid" by Mya Byrne
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