ABOUT
Hello and welcome to all!
I was born in the early 1950's and grew up in Victoria BC CANADA, where I still reside. I lived through times of great social change and personal discovery. Later in life, I embraced my truth and began living authentically as a transgender woman. My journey has deepened my understanding of resilience, compassion, and the importance of visibility.
I invite audiences of all backgrounds to see and better understand the trans/gender-diverse experience through creative storytelling and performance.
Through this project, I aim to create spaces where authenticity and artistry thrive, and where every performer can be seen, heard, and valued.
Please join us for an unforgettable experience that celebrates both the creativity in live performing arts and the diversity inherent in Genderality.
Frances Riley
She/her
Producer / Executive Director
The Genderality Show
Transgender Stage Productions Inc.
Victoria BC, CANADA
Community Performing Arts Curating
Creator / Producer, The Genderality Show 2026, an annual variety show series of engagements at the Belfry Theatre, Victoria BC Canada.
Creator / Producer, FolkFest a free Music & Dance Competition in Centennial Square August 2012
Creator / Founding Producer: A Bluegrass Christmas 2009, a continuing annual fundraiser in support of OUR PLACE SOCIETY with "John Reischman & The Jaybirds" Bluegrass band.
Founding Director of Quality Time Promotions Inc. 2003 DBA the Mountain Jubilee Show, a Bluegrass, Gospel & Old Time Music concert series... cumulating with engagements at the McPherson Playhouse.
Creator / Founding President: Victoria Bluegrass Association (VBA) 1999 and the inaugural Sooke River Bluegrass Festival. The VBA continues as a music society producing weekly jams and monthly concerts.
ABOUT THE SHOWS
The "one night only" annual variety show formate is proudly produced by the Genderality Show, a local stage production company in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.
The Genderality Show is becoming Canada‘s premier dedicated stage platform for trans/gender-diverse representation in the Community Performing Arts ecosphere.
The Genderality Show draws awareness and support to Canadian emerging artists and professional touring stage performers. The intention is to provide an outstanding stage for trans/gender-diverse performing artists to showcase motivational and insightful presentations of trans lived experiences.
Trans/gender-diverse representation on stage allows general public audiences the opportunity to see and experience creativity in the performing arts with the inherent diversity in Genderality.
ZANE OAK
Stand-Up Comedian / Co-Producer
Zane is a Queer, transgender comedian who has been performing stand up comedy for nine years. Zane's comedy has been described as, "funny, clever and true", by Eleven Talent Management. Zane is known for their unique storytelling style and their hilarious, unexpected punchlines.
Zane has opened up for Maria Bamford, Julie Kim, Jane Stanton, Darcy Michael, Steev Letts, Queer As Funk and performed with GAYAF comedy tour.
Zane is a three time winner of the comedy SHOWDOWN and has performed in various comedy venues and theatres in Victoria. Zane produced and hosted, "Queer Dog Comedy Night" at the Vicious Poodle for three years. Zane performed in the Winnipeg Comedy Festival, as well at The Gas Station Theatre, for the show, "Queerly Beloved."
