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
"Curatorial & Producing Work by Frances Riley"
Creator & Producer of the inaugural Genderality Show, Belfry Theatre main stage, February 2026
Founding Diirector of Transgender Stage Productions Inc. 2025 DBA the Genderality Show.
Creator (Founding Producer): A Bluegrass Christmas 2009, a continuing annual fundraiser in support of OUR PLACE SOCIETY with top Canadian Bluegrass band "John Reischman & The Jaybirds."
Founding Director of Quality Time Promotions Inc. 2003 (dissolved) 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 Sook River Bluegrass Festival. The VBA continues as a music society producing weekly jams and concerts.
ZANE OAK
Show Host / 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."
