Thank You For Coming Out
Thank You For Coming Out (TYFCO) inspires connection, belonging, and community by uplifting and centering LGBTQIA+ stories and identities.
Through empowering LGBTQIA+ people and our allies, we are building a strong, authentic, and interconnected community where every person knows they are an integral part of creating a just world.
Training & Workshops
Infused with humor, empathy, and storytelling, our programming leaves participants wanting to continue the conversation around creating a more equitable and just world
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Podcast
Featuring unique coming out stories and a blend of humor, heartache, worry, and wonder, each episode is an inviting look into a diverse narratives of identity, family, community, and whatever else organically appears.
Performances
With the magic of improv, members of the LGBTQ cast of Thank You For Coming Out bring to life the coming out/coming into-self stories from your community.
Craft Your Truth
Craft Your Truth encourages LGBTQ young adults to discover the singular, golden thread of their unique story and, with the help of a professional performing artist, spin it into a form of creative expression that can inspire and connect them to the larger fabric of their community.
What's Going On?
Submit an Essay
The Book!
In partnership with the International Human Rights Arts Festival (IHRAF), we are inviting community members to submit their coming out/coming-into-self stories for a chance to be part of this anthology of essays. True to TYFCO’s ethos, the book will be curated to celebrate writers of all different LGBQTIA+ identities, journeys and writing experience levels.
Meet Dubbs
Hi, I’m Dubbs Weinblatt (they/them), the Founder and CEO of Thank You For Coming Out. I’m so happy you’re here.
Dubbs travels the country (in-person and on Zoom) teaching workshops on LGBTQ+ inclusion, speaking on panels and at events, and consulting with organizations. Through the power of storytelling, humor, and their expertise, Dubbs connects with and educates their audiences to inspire change for a more equitable world.
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We’re not just a show, we’re a community.
From a One-Time Show to So Much More
We’re All Connected!
Thank You For Coming Out grew from the need for a more diverse show in the New York City improv comedy scene dedicated to celebrating LGBTQ+ coming out stories and journeys.
Now over six years running, TYFCO has expanded to be a vast network of improvisers, performers, artists, and allies, a podcast platform, and a consultancy service that provides workshop and training services geared to creating a more equitable and just world.
