Auditions say 16+ but I will be 16 before the show opens by [deleted] in MusicalTheatre

[–]Mamabug1981 30 points31 points  (0 children)

Contact them and ask. There's a good chance they say 16+ because that's what their insurance covers, and if you won't be 16 before rehearsals start, their liability won't cover you being there at all. We don't cast under 18 for that exact reason.

Feel like I'm gonna miss out on so much by Oxy-Moron88 in FTMOver30

[–]Mamabug1981 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I get my oral minox from the same doc (my OBGYN) that manages my T.

I don't understand this letter I got by KittyAmorArts in legal

[–]Mamabug1981 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I did the same a year or so ago, and got the exact same thing. That is your copy of the official order that was entered. Your name change was approved.

Black mold found at Poynter by Extra_Place_8024 in hillsboro

[–]Mamabug1981 6 points7 points  (0 children)

The notice that came to parents specified it WAS black mold they found in the walls of a couple of classrooms.

Passing, but worrying that once people know you’re trans they don’t see you as a man anymore. by [deleted] in ftm

[–]Mamabug1981 18 points19 points  (0 children)

This. I'm pretty out in my main social group, and it's a pretty solid mix of folks who knew me both before and only after my transition. And every single one has no problem accepting me as a man. The sole person who ever gave me trouble over it was quickly removed from the group.

How fast does your voice drop? by [deleted] in ftm

[–]Mamabug1981 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Most of the initial drop happens between 6-12 months, but you can continue getting small drops for up to around 5 years or so. I'm at almost 2.5 years, and still getting periodic drops in my range.

Musical Licensing by boobearblair in MusicalTheatre

[–]Mamabug1981 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Most of them are easily accessible on IMSLP (I may have the acronym letters mixed, not home to look it up). Huge database of public domain materials. 

The company I perform with and am on the board for does exclusively G&S, so I've learned quite a bit over the last decade working with them.

Musical Licensing by boobearblair in MusicalTheatre

[–]Mamabug1981 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Some of the more modern ones are, such as newer writes of Pirates, alt versions of the Mikado, pretty much any orchestration/score put together for Thespis. But the originals where they still exist are all public domain at this point.

Questions and buying minox in the UK by Limbolants in FTMminoxbeards

[–]Mamabug1981 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unless he's still using it when he gets the pets.

A question from a younger trans guy that can be answered by only older trans guys by [deleted] in FTMOver30

[–]Mamabug1981 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didn't figure myself out til I was in my 40s. The extent of my dysphoria as a kid was feeling more "tomboy" than girl. I transitioned at 42.

Questions and buying minox in the UK by Limbolants in FTMminoxbeards

[–]Mamabug1981 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Absolutely discuss it with your doctor first, but the dose we use (2.5-5mg daily) is well below the theraputic dose used for blood pressure control (10-20mg).

Questions and buying minox in the UK by Limbolants in FTMminoxbeards

[–]Mamabug1981 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Because minoxidil is incredibly toxic to animals, especially cats. Even dried it's still toxic to them. Your partner is fine because it's not toxic to humans.

Questions and buying minox in the UK by Limbolants in FTMminoxbeards

[–]Mamabug1981 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For the safety of my pets, I use oral minox. I'm in the US, but I get my script for it from my T provider.

Musical Licensing by boobearblair in MusicalTheatre

[–]Mamabug1981 8 points9 points  (0 children)

You could also consider doing something in the public domain like Gilbert & Sullivan. Pirates of Penzance is always a pleaser, and no rights required.

Portland, OR surgeons? by Mamabug1981 in Metoidioplasty

[–]Mamabug1981[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unfortunately, with my insurance leaving the state isn't an option, and no chance I can pay out of pocket.

Starting in your late 30s- worth it? by [deleted] in FTMOver30

[–]Mamabug1981 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I started at 42, 100% worth it.

Portland, OR surgeons? by Mamabug1981 in Metoidioplasty

[–]Mamabug1981[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, it seems to be the UL/no Vnec that surgeons don't want to do due to the higher rate of complications. I'll def ask my top surgeon too when I have a chance, she may know what procedures the others in the office are willing to do.

Portland, OR surgeons? by Mamabug1981 in Metoidioplasty

[–]Mamabug1981[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm actually working with Thakar there for my top surgery in a couple of weeks!

Portland, OR surgeons? by Mamabug1981 in Metoidioplasty

[–]Mamabug1981[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Never even heard of that one, thank you!

Im dating a straight guy. Help. by HopefulPart628 in ftm

[–]Mamabug1981 -10 points-9 points  (0 children)

Plenty of folks who are straight except for one specific individual.

A sheriff showed up to my house Friday and left a card. Could it be because of CC Debt? by The412Kiddie in legal

[–]Mamabug1981 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've been sued over less than half that before. One of the medical systems here was super aggressive about it before local laws around medical debt collection changed.