Bradford Louryk is an American theater artist and actor. Louryk is best known for his solo performance work, which often incorporates gender reversal. He is also known for his odd taste in fashion.McGlone, Jackie; July 14, 2005
"From GI to Glamour Girl"
The Scotsman.

Personal life

Louryk was born in

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, and educated at

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Praise

Beginning in July 2005, Louryk garnered critical acclaim (including a half-page profile in ''The New York Times'') for '' Christine Jorgensen Reveals'', a recreation of a 1958 long-form recorded interview with

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, one of the first American recipients of gender reassignment surgery, in which two performers lip-synch to the actual recording.Clay, Carolyn; April 14, 2006
"Pioneer Woman, The Intrigue of Christine Jorgensen"
; The Boston Phoenix. Following its critically heralded New York premiere, ''Christine Jorgensen Reveals'' played to great acclaim in Edinburgh, Scotland, at the Festival Fringe; in Boston, Massachusetts, at the

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; and in

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, at The Project Arts Centre. In 2006, at the age of 28, Louryk was nominated for and awarded the

Drama Desk Award The Drama Desk Award is an annual prize recognizing excellence in New York theatre. First bestowed in 1955 as the Vernon Rice Award, the prize initially honored Off-Broadway productions, as well as Off-off-Broadway, and those in the vicinity. Fo ...

in the category Unique Theatrical Experience. The production also received a GLAAD Media Award nomination for Best Off-Broadway Play in America, in addition to awards and nominations in Dublin and Boston. Louryk has historically received consistent praise for his portrayals of male characters, as well.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Louryk, Bradford Living people American male actors Vassar College alumni Year of birth missing (living people)