Photography: Tyler Ogburn
All swimwear provided by Boy Next Door Menswear
On May 23, Out Front Theatre Company launched their MASK 4 MASK fundraiser in collaboration with Peach and Boy Next Door Menswear to connect with their audience and to help the theater out during this crisis.
The Fundraiser
All masks are created by resident Costume Designer, Jay Reynolds, and Associate Costume Designer, Jacob Lavoie under the name of Panopoly Designs, and they can be viewed individually at jkahdkajdkaah.com. With access to costumes and materials, they have created over a dozen face masks that are unique and perfect for special events (at best worn with a disposable mask for added safety).
All models are actors from previous or upcoming productions at Out Front Theatre and photographer Tyler Ogburn captured them at a social distancing photoshoot lounging at a pool wearing nothing but their custom Panopoly mask and swimwear from Boy Next Door Menswear.
Scroll down for more photos from the Out Front MASK4MASK photoshoot
Check out peachatl.com for more information about the Out Front models and the masks they are wearing and do your bidding at mask4mask.givesmart.com.
“Right now, the safety and well-being of everyone in our community needs to be at the forefront of everyone’s minds, but I hope that people don’t forget about the arts. Out Front is one of a few local queer arts organizations that are dedicated to telling the stories of our community, and once the pandemic is over, the Atlanta queer community will be greatly weakened if those organizations are no longer around.”
– Paul Conroy, Founder & Producing Artistic Director
How to Bid
Go to mask4mask.givesmart.com, to see all of the masks in detail. You need to register to bid and to receive notifications about your auction item. If you win, you will be notified directly on June 14 when the auctions ends.
The Good Witch
Brandon L. Smith
Age: 23
Hometown: Lithia Springs GA
Out Front Shows: Xanadu (Upcoming)
Quarantine Activities include going for a run in my neighborhood, Making Tik Toks, Wrestling
with my little brother.
Princess Peach
Jason-Jamal Ligon
Age: 32
Hometown: Waterloo, South Carolina
Out Front Shows: Priscilla Queen of the Desert, Sordid Lives, La Cage Aux Folles, Boys In The
Band.
Quarantine Activities include growing orchids from seed & Home Depot trips.
Pretty In Pink
Tyler Sarkis
Age: 29
Hometown: Louisville, KY
Out Front Shows: LaCage aux Folles (Chantal), Xanadu (choreoooo)
Quarantine Activities include hiking, running, photography, FaceTime, @alec2austin ‘s home
workouts, @aloyoga videos, and cooking everything on Pinterest.
Midnight Knight
Max Mattox
Age: 26
Hometown: Peachtree City
Out Front shows: Rocky Horror Show, Ethel Merman Disco Christmas Spectacular, and Buyer and Cellar.
Quarantine Activities include learning Guitar, Playing Animal crossing with Paul, taking my dogs for walks, and cooking A LOT.
To bid on this mask, click here!
Evening Mist
Brian Jordan
Age: 28
Hometown: Augusta Ga
Out Front Shows: The Most Fabulous Story Ever Told, La Cage Aux Folles
Quarantine Activities include being back at work as the Sales Manager for Impression Bridal.
The Golden Girl
Corey Bryant
Age: 25
Hometown: Calhoun, GA
Out Front Shows: Xanadu
Quarantine Activities include playing with my dog, LOTS of Netflix, and the occasional push-up.
Jade Dragon
Ty Autry
Age: 27
Hometown: Thomasville, GA
Out Front Shows: The Most Fabulous Story Ever Told & A Southern Fairytale
Quarantine Activities include a good mixture of reading, writing, and video games. I’ve been finding a lot of comfort in focusing on personal growth during this time of a long pause.
Royal Tea
Alex Burcar
Age: 22
Hometown: Fayetteville,GA.
Out Front Shows: Most Fabulous Story Ever Told.
Quarantine Activities include FaceTiming family and friends and going on walks and basking in the sun. Watching Hollywood on Netflix!
Champagne Dream
Greg Piccirilli
Age: 28
Hometown: Atlanta
Out Front Shows: Warplay
Quarantine Activities include reading play/ film scripts with friends on ZOOM.
The Queen Anne
Michael Dotson
Age: 21
Hometown: Roswell, GA
Out Front Shows: Ethel Merman’s Disco Christmas Spectacular and Summer Shorts Series.
Quarantine Activities include rewatching my comfort movies, reaching out to friends I’ve lost contact with, crafting my own Dungeons & Dragons campaigns, and rekindling my passion for Theatre! It’s easy to take acting for granted, but quarantine has really shown that no live theatre experience is promised.
The Joker
Cansler McGee
Age: 23
Hometown: Marietta, GA
Out Front Shows: The Ethel Merman Christmas Disco Spectacular
Quarantine activities include my dog, animal crossing, and making free masks for those in need.
Golden Tears
Bradley Johnson
Age: 24
Hometown: Royal Palm Beach, Florida
Out Front Shows: The Boys in the Band
Quarantine Activities include working out from home, Netflixing Sex Education, and lots of naps.
“Right now, the safety and well-being of everyone in our community needs to be at the forefront of everyone’s minds, but I hope that people don’t forget about the arts. Out Front is one of a few local queer arts organizations that are dedicated to telling the stories of our community, and once the pandemic is over, the Atlanta queer community will be greatly weakened if those organizations are no longer around.”
– Paul Conroy, Founder & Producing Artistic Director
In celebration of Pride month and their own 40th anniversary, Boy Next Door Menswear is offering 25% off any regular priced items using the offer code 40LOVE. Offer can be used online at boynextdoormenswear.com or in-store and valid until the end of June 2020.
