Magnolia Brown

A genderfluid actor taking on the West Coast!

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Intro Post

Hi!

I’m Magnolia, I’m a genderfluid actor currently working in Portland

My pronouns are (They/He/She)

I’ve been acting professionally for the last three years but have been a life long theater nerd.

I made this blog to post some of my favorite photos from shows and follow my journey through this wild career path I’ve chosen.

Thanks for coming along!

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Can’t even properly treat the post show blues because I have rehearsal tonight 😭

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I’d like to invite you all to also join Sardi’s After Hours.

I created a community where creatives onstage and off can talk, ask for advice, and break down some of those barriers that gatekeep professional theater!

So if you’ve ever wondered; what is the difference between Union and Non-Union shows, what can I expect walking into the audition room, how does a show go from dreams on paper to a fully staged production? Then you’ve found the right place!

Sardi’s After Hours • Community on Tumblr

A space for Professional and Aspiring Professional theater makers to Discuss the Arts, Ask for Advice, and create together! Willkommen, Bien

Join the next generation of theater makers!

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Me as ensemble in Alice in Wonderland (around 2012?) Vs Me as Eddie in the Rocky Horror Show this year

Let’s see yours!

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I have never been cast as much as I am now that I’ve leaned into my individuality. It’s so cliche to say be yourself but it’s still true! Accepting my queerness, and quirks has brought me so much success and joy in the theater community. Everyday I am so thankful that I made it through my teen years.

Life does gets better

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When you’re the only character not in the full cast number

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We can feel you shiver with antici…….

Check out the incredible poster for my next show!

Art by @Folkhag.ttt on Instagram ( Who is also an incredible tattoo artist!)

If you are in the Portland area and 18+ come join us at the circus 🎪

…Pation

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My new assistant was pretty clingy during my self tape this morning

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Groundhog Day: The Musical

Lakewood Theatre Company April-June 2025

It’s not everyday that you have a drunk driving number in the middle of a two and a half hour musical… unless you’re doing Groundhog Day.

This marathon of a show was incredible and I’m so lucky to have called Punxsutawney home for those 8 weeks.

Tomorrow there will be sun ☀️

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I got to sing with some of my favorite people last night! Musical Karaoke was a blast and getting to sing Carrie made my heart burst. Colin our pianist also is sight playing every song of the night and absolutely blew us all away with his genius. Thanks to Adam and Show Bar for letting me belt my face off!

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Help a Family in Need

I am reaching out on behalf of my dear friend, Mohamad S., who is facing one of the most challenging times of his life. Mohamad is 37 years old and left his homeland in 2015 in search of a safer and better future. He’s a kind, hardworking man, and his small family has always been his greatest priority.

Living abroad, Mohamad has recently endured unimaginable loss and financial strain. Amidst the ongoing conflict in his homeland, his mother passed away, leaving behind his sister and her five young children—the last remaining members of his immediate family.

As the situation worsened, Mohamad managed to help his sister and her children escape to safety in Egypt, covering their immediate needs and securing a temporary refuge for them. Since then, he has been fully responsible for providing everything they need to survive during this transition.

In his efforts to support his family and cope with this devastating loss, Mohamad has found himself deeply in debt. To make matters even more difficult, he recently underwent knee surgery, which limits his ability to return to work for the foreseeable future. This has made it even harder for him to manage his financial responsibilities and the pressing need to provide his family with a stable future.

Mohamad is now working to bring his sister and her five children to join him in Belgium, where he hopes they can find stability and opportunity after all they’ve endured. This transition, however, requires significant resources that he is currently unable to meet alone.

For privacy reasons, we are not sharing Mohamad’s full name, as he has chosen to keep his identity discreet. While he initially refused the idea of asking for help, I couldn’t stand by and watch him struggle alone. I insisted on doing this for him because he deserves a chance to overcome these challenges.

Your contribution will help Mohamad repay the debt incurred during this difficult time, cover ongoing living expenses for his family, and assist with the costs involved in bringing them safely to Belgium.

Mohamad has been a good friend of mine for years, and I’ve always admired his resilience and generosity. Any support, no matter the size, will make an incredible difference in helping Mohamad and his family rebuild their lives after these painful experiences.

Thank you for reading his story and considering helping a man who has always done everything he can for his loved ones.

Adam

✅ Vetted by Association: @bilal-salah0

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We had to take measurements during rehearsal the other day which, as a plus size actor, always makes me a bit nervous. Our costume designer was so sweet and incredibly efficient. They took my measurements quickly and talked me through each position they needed me to hold and where they would be touching me as well as never saying my measurements out loud or making comments on my size. It should always be that simple and after having so many sour experiences with it in the past this makes me really hopeful for the future of costuming.

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First day of rehearsal was yesterday and I’m so excited for this show! This musical is an absolute beast but our massive cast (24) is bringing their all!

P.S. we are also performing the Australian cut of the show so it’s under 3 hours 😆

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Discovered I can consistently screech an F6

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Tableaus from

What John Saw

A piece from

Playwrite, INC’s 2024 Play-a-Thon!

Our playwrite Hayden Tyler received their prompts at 9pm and then by 9am the next morning we began rehearsals for the pieces and by 7pm we and 6 other groups were performing them for a full house in the Judy theater.

Prompts for the piece

Line: “where did I park my shoes?”

Prop: noisemaker tube

Genre: suspense, 1m 1w 1nb

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A couple of my favorite shots from

Crybaby! The Musical 💧

Performed March 2024 at The Funhouse Lounge, Portland OR

I played Mona “HatchetFace” (the green one) in this production and fell in love with each of these weirdos.

Drapes 4 Lyfe 💧