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David Clarke @declarke85.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

“The inner demons are stronger than the outer demons," says Eva Kaminsky. I spoke with her about Etheline Cotgrave, horror & making PARANORMAL ACTIVITY on Broadway terrifying in real time for @broadwayworld.com. #Broadway #ParanormalActivity #Horror #Theatre

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David Clarke @declarke85.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

I'm proud to have written @outsmartmagazine.bsky.social's September cover story on #TheCowgays! Adam Mac, Brooke Eden & Chris Housman talk ’90s country, camp, queer joy & their Houston debut. Grab a FREE print copy while you can! #QueerCountry #LGBTQMedia #Houston

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David Clarke @declarke85.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

“To be gay is to be very much an expatriate,” says Jon Robin Baitz. For Out Magazine, I spoke with the acclaimed playwright about #OtherDesertCities returning to #Broadway, queer otherness, political division, and #theater as an “empathy machine.” #LGBTQ

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David Clarke @declarke85.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Sometimes, finding the love of your life starts with $24.99. For @outsmartmagazine.bsky.social, I share Jonathan & Jim Gray’s story, from Hinge to two proposals and a spectacular Houston wedding. #LGBTQWeddings #HoustonWeddings #GayWedding #OutSmart

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David Clarke @declarke85.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

“I think coming out happens in so many layers,” says Kevin Anderson. For @outsmartmagazine.bsky.social, I spoke with The T.R.U.T.H. Project Founder & CEO about art, community, telling your truth & receiving the Montrose Center’s LGBTQ+ Innovator Award. #LGBTQ #Houston #BlackVoices #OutForGood

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David Clarke @declarke85.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

“My goal is to help people dream big and then dream bigger," says Michelle Vezilj. I spoke with Vezilj about her musical fantasy 300 FEET TALL and its NYC debut at Chelsea Film Festival for @broadwayworld.com. #ChelseaFilmFest #Musical #Fantasy #NewYorkCity

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David Clarke @declarke85.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

“Every single one of us can make a difference,” says Amanda McMillian, President & CEO of @unitedwayhouston.bsky.social. For @outsmartmagazine.bsky.social, I spoke with her about LGBTQ+ health equity & receiving the Montrose Center’s inaugural Health Advocate Award. #LGBTQHealth #LGBTQ #Houston

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David Clarke @declarke85.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

“The hindsight is where the heartbreak happens," says Sean MacLaughlin. For @broadwayworld.com, I spoke with him about finding the man behind the myth in TRULY, HOWARD HUGHES at The York Theatre. #OffBroadway #Musical #NewYorkCity #WorldPremiere

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David Clarke @declarke85.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

I’ve accepted the position of Director of Communications & Digital Marketing at Dramatists Guild Foundation! I start Sept. 14 and cannot wait to bring my communications, journalism, and arts experience together in service of the writers who create American theater. #NewJob #Communications #Theatre

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David Clarke @declarke85.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

“The avant-garde is now on guard and in full bloom,” says bona fide NYC icon Joey Arias. For @broadwayworld.com, I spoke with Arias about sobriety, handmade art and bringing #AriasWithATwist home to HERE Arts Center nearly 20 years later. #NYCTheater #OffOffBroadway #NYC

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David Clarke @declarke85.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

For @broadwayworld.com, I spoke with #TodrickHall about #MIDNIGHT, empathy, “the people’s musical,” and changing minds and hearts through art. #OffBroadway #Musical

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David Clarke @declarke85.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Is #AI about doing more, or making better decisions? I explored that with #DynamicUnicorns founder Gabrielle Browne on "Oh, Hello There!" Have a #ThoughtLeadership perspective worth sharing? Reach out to Oh Hello Agency about joining me for a future episode. #Podcast

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David Clarke @declarke85.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

A new @pridethisway.bsky.social episode is live! "Provincetown Pride Part II: High Heels & Higher Stakes" is paying it forward to Summer of Sass and the Provincetown Business Guild. Listen, watch, like, comment & share to help us raise funds! linktr.ee/PrideThisWay #LGBTQ #Pride #Provincetown

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David Clarke @declarke85.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

What happens when you build a #business on trust instead of upsells? That’s what I asked Daine Patton, founder of Bats To Rats, on #OhHelloThere. We talked prevention over recurring treatments, rejecting fear-based selling & #scaling without abandoning your values. #podcast

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David Clarke @declarke85.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Houston cellist Nathaniel Cook joins the @recordingacadbot.mirrors.bot's Class of 2026. For @outsmartmagazine.bsky.social, we talked queer visibility, representation in music, and finding community in Houston. #LGBTQIA #GRAMMYs #Houston #Music

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David Clarke @declarke85.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

The #HoustonPrideOrchestra is creating an affirming home for #LGBTQIA+ classical musicians. For this @outsmartmagazine.bsky.social feature, I spoke with founder Ruby Ortiz about queer joy, representation, belonging & building the musical community they once needed. #LGBTQArts #HoustonArts

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David Clarke @declarke85.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

"Oh Hello There!" is officially live. I sit down with leaders, innovators & changemakers who are helping people navigate an increasingly complex world. Episode 1 features Fearless Swimwear co-founders and the story behind Magic Sizing. #Podcast #ThoughtLeadership #PR #OhHello

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David Clarke @declarke85.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

After nearly seven years as Éponine, Shan Ako reflects on touring the world with @lesmisofficial.bsky.social, performing alongside legends like Alfie Boe, and saying goodbye as LES MISÉRABLES: THE ARENA SPECTACULAR concludes at Radio City Music Hall. @broadwayworld.com #LesMiserables #MusicalTheatre

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David Clarke @declarke85.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

My latest @outsmartmagazine.bsky.social #WeddingGuide feature tells the story of Seth & Avery Brown-Hickman, from small-town Texas sweethearts to a heartfelt DIY wedding and Seth's unexpected viral social media success. #LGBTQ #QueerLove #Texas

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David Clarke @declarke85.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Houston singer-songwriter @saravanbuskirk.bsky.social writes music rooted in authenticity, resilience, and community. For @outsmartmagazine.bsky.social, we talked about queer visibility, independent artistry, and her long-awaited sophomore album. #SaraVanBuskirk #HoustonMusic #LGBTQMusic #Music

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David Clarke @declarke85.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

"Let's stop the othering," says Pavar Snipe. I spoke with the Emmy-nominated comedian & actor about making #OffBroadway history in @lctheater.bsky.social's #TheWhoopiMonologues, authentic representation & accessibility for @broadwayworld.com. @lincolncenter.bsky.social #Play #Comedy

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David Clarke @declarke85.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Fifteen years after meeting at @tamu.bsky.social, Brock Hatton & Lee Barker are creating #theater together once again at #HoustonShakespeareFestival (@uhouston.bsky.social). I spoke with the couple about love, collaboration & live theater for @outsmartmagazine.bsky.social.

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David Clarke @declarke85.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Over the last five years, I gained nearly 50lbs and felt trapped by my weight. Inspired by my mom's success with Mounjaro, I decided to try the new oral @novonordisk.bsky.social | @novonordiskus.bsky.social #Wegovy pill through @wearehims.bsky.social. #GLP1 #WeightLoss #Health @theipaper.com

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David Clarke @declarke85.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

"#RockyHorror says f**k that. It's a liberating piece for anyone who's ever felt like an outsider," says Josh Rivera. For @broadwayworld.com, I spoke with him about making his #Broadway debut as Rocky in @roundaboutnyc.bsky.social's @rockyhorrorbway.bsky.social, & finding the character's humanity.

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David Clarke @declarke85.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

For this month's @outsmartmagazine.bsky.social #WeddingGuide, I told the story of Darnell Fennell and Jamar Williamson-Fennell's beautiful journey from Tinder to marriage. A decade of love, family, music, and community. #Houston #LGBTQ #LoveIsLove

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David Clarke @declarke85.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Many know Galveston for its beaches, but not about the LGBTQIA+ community that calls the island home. For @outsmartmagazine.bsky.social, I spoke with Christina Weaver about GIFT (Galveston Island Fundraising of Texas), whose work is changing lives daily. #Galveston #LGBTQ #Texas #Journalism

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David Clarke @declarke85.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

"Everybody needs to be seen. Everybody needs to be heard," says Tom Griffiths of ACCT. I spoke with him for @outsmartmagazine.bsky.social. We discussed recovery, HIV prevention & the power of connection in Galveston's LGBTQ community. #HIVAwareness #LGBTQ #Galveston #Journalism

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David Clarke @declarke85.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

The fourth and final installment of my @outsmartmagazine.bsky.social series with Dr. Nas Mohamed is now live. It's a great reflection on visibility, hope, and why "Love Is the Goal" extends beyond the 2026 @fifaworldcup-x.bsky.social. #LoveIsTheGoal #WorldCup2026 #LGBTQIA #PrideMonth

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David Clarke @declarke85.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

For @broadwayworld.com, I spoke with @montegoglover.bsky.social about the 1st NYC revival of #AnAmericanDaughter. We also discussed #WendyWasserstein's fearless writing & why the play feels more relevant than ever. #OffBroadway #Play

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David Clarke @declarke85.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

Happy #America250. I refuse to cede the #FourthOfJuly to MAGA. America has never been perfect. Every generation has been called to build "a more perfect Union." I honor those whose courage, sacrifice & authenticity continue moving us toward #freedom, #equality & justice for all.

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David Clarke @declarke85.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

"The story of the rainbow hasn't reached us," says Dr. Nas Mohamed. My latest for @outsmartmagazine.bsky.social explores how Mohamed is reclaiming the rainbow through fashion, identity, and visibility at the 2026 @fifaworldcup-x.bsky.social. #LoveIsTheGoal #WorldCup2026 #LGBTQIA #PrideMonth

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David Clarke @declarke85.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

For 25 years, #HousesOnTheMoon has used #theatre to amplify unheard voices & inspire empathy. For @broadwayworld.com, I spoke with Emily Joy Weiner, Meghan Dunne & Susan Casserly Griffin about the company's journey, House Party series, and what's next. #OffBroadway #BroadwayWorld

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David Clarke @declarke85.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

"I need to be on stage," says @waynebrady.bsky.social, stressing the word need. For @broadwayworld.com, I spoke with him about starring opposite @billyporter.bsky.social in @nycitycenter.bsky.social's #LaCageAuxFolles, the show's message of love & why theater feeds his soul. #Theater #Musical

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David Clarke @declarke85.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

At 17, Dr. Nas Mohamed wrote a poem in Arabic. Today, it's the foundation of "Let Your Love Shine," the anthem of his 'Love Is the Goal' campaign at the 2026 @fifaworldcup-x.bsky.social. @outsmartmagazine.bsky.social #LoveIsTheGoal #WorldCup2026 #LGBTQIA #PrideMonth

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David Clarke @declarke85.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Here's another #EarnedMedia win for our client, Mantra Inspired Furniture. Business of Furniture featured the company's #NeoCon2026 launches, highlighting craftsmanship, adaptability & long-term design. Need help with #PR or #visibility, reach out to #OhHelloAgency today!

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David Clarke @declarke85.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

-UPDTAED- I'm honored that @outsmartmagazine.bsky.social's coverage of #Houston rainbow crosswalks won the 2026 @nlgjaofficial.bsky.social Excellence in Journalism Award for Excellence in Packaging. Read: www.outsmartmagazine.com/2025/11/hous... #NLGJA #LGBTQJournalism #OutSmartMagazine

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David Clarke @declarke85.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

I'm honored that @outsmartmagazine.bsky.social's coverage of the #Houston rainbow crosswalks won the 2026 @nlgjaofficial.bsky.social Excellence in Journalism Award for Excellence in Packaging, Print or Online. Read: www.outsmartmagazine.com/2025/11/hous... #NLGJA #LGBTQJournalism #OutSmartMagazine

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David Clarke @declarke85.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

The first openly LGBTQIA+ Qatari is using the 2026 @fifaworldcup-x.bsky.social to spotlight queer visibility and human dignity. My latest for @outsmartmagazine.bsky.social explores Dr. Nas Mohamed's "Love Is the Goal" campaign. #LoveIsTheGoal #WorldCup2026 #LGBTQIA #PrideMonth

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David Clarke @declarke85.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

For @broadwayworld.com, I spoke with Stephen Spinella about @phnyc.bsky.social's JEROME, queer aging, chosen family & why he calls the play "one of the most beautiful, profound plays I've done in my career." #Jerome #OffBroadway #StephenSpinella #PlaywrightsHorizons

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David Clarke @declarke85.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

From volleyball teammates to husbands. I spoke with Nick Mostaccero & Brian Tighe for @outsmartmagazine.bsky.social's June 2026 Wedding Guide about their pandemic-era romance, Crater Lake proposal & unforgettable Colorado wedding. #OutSmartMagazine #LGBTQWeddings #Houston #LoveWins

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David Clarke @declarke85.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Ahead of her June 23 Houston show, for @outsmartmagazine.bsky.social, I spoke with @ilanaglazer.com about stand-up, parenthood, gender identity & why performing in TX feels "like magic." She offers "a Pride Month gift to Queer Houstonians." #IlanaGlazer #BroadCity #PrideMonth #Houston

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David Clarke @declarke85.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

On #TonyAwards day, I'm sharing my @outsmartmagazine.bsky.social feature about Cody Renard Richard. As production stage manager of both @lctheater.bsky.social's #Ragtime & #CatsTheJellicleBall, he's helped lead 2 of #Broadway's most celebrated revivals & tonight's compelling Best Revival race.

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David Clarke @declarke85.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

I'm so honored to share my latest @outsmartmagazine.bsky.social cover story for the Pride Issue. "The Gospel According to Silky" features Houston-based #DragRace superstar Silky Nutmeg Ganache on #Pride, community, legacy & choosing joy. #HoustonPride #LGBTQ

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David Clarke @declarke85.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

From staring up at the Longacre marquee thinking "WHAT is happening?!" to earning a Tony nomination, Tim Jackson reflects on the journey of Two Strangers (Carry A Cake Across New York) and creating theatre that makes audiences feel for @broadwayworld.com. #TonyAwards #Broadway #TwoStrangers

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David Clarke @declarke85.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

"America is still healing." - Nichelle Lewis For @broadwayworld.com, I spoke with the Tony nominee about portraying Sarah in @lctheater.bsky.social's acclaimed revival of #RAGTIME, the show's relevance in 2026 & her first Tony Award nom. #TonyAwards #Broadway #Theatre @lincolncenter.bsky.social

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David Clarke @declarke85.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

Joy. Love. Community. Those themes were at the center of my conversation with Maulik Pancholy about Broadway's #SCHMIGADOON! For @broadwayworld.com, we discussed his #Broadway musical debut, Rev. Layton's journey, the show's #TonyAwards recognition & why this feels timely. #Theatre #MusicalTheatre

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David Clarke @declarke85.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

For @outsmartmagazine.bsky.social, I spoke with Symone about STOP! THAT! TRAIN!, the campy new comedy arriving in theaters June 12. We discussed #queer visibility, #drag performers leading major films, comedy as social commentary & why this project will open doors! #STOPTHATTRAIN #LGBTQIA

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David Clarke @declarke85.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

After 13 years away from the stage, John Ortiz returns to Broadway in DOG DAY AFTERNOON. For @broadwayworld.com, we discussed Det. Fucco, the show's queer themes, Guirgis' adaptation & why there's relevance in this story now. #Broadway #DogDayAfternoon #JohnOrtiz #Theatre #TonyAwards #BroadwayWorld

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David Clarke @declarke85.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

A pickleball meet-cute, a whirlwind romance, and a deeply emotional Houston wedding story. I loved writing about Shane Hutsen and Michael Beard for @outsmartmagazine.bsky.social. #OutSmartMagazine #LGBTQ #QueerLove #Houston #WeddingGuide

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David Clarke @declarke85.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

For @broadwayworld.com, Tony nominee Bryce Pinkham opens up about his decade-long journey with CHESS, shaping the Arbiter into one of Broadway’s most memorable performances this season, and why the musical feels especially timely in 2026. #Broadway #TonyAwards #CHESS #BrycePinkham #BroadwayWorld

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