“When nonbinary actor Rae Hamilton-Vargo first began their career in Chicago, they had two resumes: one with their pronouns, and one without. … These days, Hamilton-Vargo has one resume, and auditions tend to ask for pronouns upfront. What might seem a small detail to an outsider, is a reflection of cultural shifts as conversations centered around roles for trans and nonbinary actors have entered a national arena. … Chicago, where storefront theaters pay little and film opportunities are comparatively scarce, falls to the wayside of debate, and progress is a mixed bag.” – Chicago Tribune