You’re in the right place. This is exactly why I started Roguish Goblin Stories.
I used to withhold my art until it got picked up for publication or production. As if my art wasn’t “good enough” to share unless someone else put their stamp of approval on it.
Yet every time I shared my art, people told me I made them feel seen, or helped them understand a loved one.
So I decided it’s time for me to give my art directly to you.
Not only that, but I don’t want to hide stories away until they’re “perfect.” Nah. I’m pulling the curtain back so you can see me develop stories from the first idea to the time it’s ready to rest in your hands.
What you get:
Free ebooks of everything I publish: zines, books, plays
Video essays bringing you behind the scenes of my artistic process
Exclusive access to original music
PlayTest: Live streamed developmental readings of my plays as I draft them, where YOU get a say in how the story develops (coming August 25th!)
AND the recordings of every PlayTest reading EVER
Draft Adventures where you can see how my plays have evolved from start to finish
All on whatever monthly subscription works for your budget ($2-20/month)!
This is not a Patreon structure where higher tiers get more things. This is a community where everyone shares what they can so that artists are paid well for their art.
We’re about the adventure in RGS, not the finished product. We’re shifting from “I need to present a polished piece of art and make it look effortless” to “What if we tried an idea together?”
Yeah, it’s messier. But I’d rather share the process with you than hide it away for fear it’s not “perfect” or ever “good enough.”
So when you’re ready to get direct access to art as it grows, sign up for my newsletter to get early access!
See below for a sneak peek into what the platform looks like! (Exact numbers/titles subject to change; this is a living platform buddy!)
Roguish Goblin Stories:
The pay-what-you-choose living library where community meets art in progress → adventurous stories from the ground up, with no ads.
A living library of queer stories-in-progress, with a flexible subscription model = affordable, ad-free stories growing hope before your eyes.
You’re ready to see queer stories by living queer artists (with no ads.)
You want to see how a play grows from first draft to production-ready.
You’re curious about how a trans aroace actor approaches artmaking as advocacy (writing, self-producing, performing Shakespeare, stage combat, teaching: the works.)
I used to only share my finished art: publications (14 internationally!), show pics…the “polished” stuff.
In RGS, you’re getting the behind the scenes process. (picture featuring earplugs for the Romeo & Juliet brawl at Ohio Shakes: safety first!)
Subscribe To RGS!
Choose your subscription tier- $2, $5, $10 or $20 a month!
Everyone gets access to the same content because I believe your economic standing should not exclude you from artistic community.
When you can afford to share more, and subscribe at higher tiers, you help me keep the $2/month tier open to folks that can only afford that much.
(I initially had a free tier as well, but after discussing with my business mentor and a loooong look at how I need to balance paying bills with my ideals…that’s had to take a pause. Hopefully I can find a way to do free subs once we’re in a stronger place! PlayTest readings will still have free ticket options.)
To be transparent with the math, I need $10,000/month in revenue to make this my full-time income.
50% revenue pays me
25% pays expenses and guest artists for PlayTest readings
The rest covers taxes and emergency savings.
$10K/month comes out to about 2500 subscribers, assuming a slight concentration towards the $2 and $5/month tiers.
I’m here to build a community where we get to gather once a month or even once a week around stories. The more the merrier (and the more stories you get to hear, and the more artists you help book paying work!)
Can’t wait to share stories with you! :)
PlayTest
PlayTests are live-streamed readings of new plays in development. You’ll get to:
Hear the full text performed by professional actors
Participate in a post-reading Q&A/discussion where you can share your thoughts and questions
If you’re subscribed to RGS, you get access to every PlayTest in our events calendar, PLUS the on-demand recordings of every PlayTest reading!
Check out the trailer for our first PlayTest, One Plays Many Parts!
Hey Actors!
I want to hire you for PlayTest readings! You’ll get to:
Cold read the text via Riverside live-streaming
Participate in a post-reading Q&A/discussion where you can share your thoughts and questions on the script
I want to be able to pay you for your time (2-3 hours, depending on the script and length of post-show Q&A), so it may not be right away.
But you can get casting calls by signing up for the email list below!
RGS Investors
We’re incredibly grateful to our Investors, who help us cover operating expenses so we can launch and run without debt!
You’ll get access to an exclusive thank-you package and get your name posted here on our site as a forever thank-you!
Add your support at the button below!
You could be our first Investor and see your name here! (anonymous option is available)