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Theater College Romance Turned Marriage
- Jay met his husband in the University of Mississippi theater department and their relationship began while rehearsing lines together.
- They moved in, endured a studio test in East Harlem with a dog, then had a long engagement before marrying in Queens.
Intersecting Identities Shape Voice
- Jay describes double code-switching as black, queer, and southern identities intertwining and shaping presentation.
- He says these combined facets make his voice more powerful and honest than any single identity alone.
Bed Bug Nightmares in East Harlem
- Jay and Nicole both had severe bed bug infestations while living in East Harlem and used extreme remedies.
- They describe buying powders, calling exterminators, and enduring months of fear and cleaning.