This is a crucial episode! "Natives: The Series" is in the final days of its Seed & Spark fundraiser to complete the season. Listen in, fall in love with the show, and learn how you can support independent queer art by visiting nativestheseries.com.
The Aunteas pour another hot cup of Communitea with the cast of Natives: The Series — the indie show shaking up what queer storytelling looks like.
Ronald Marsh (creator), Cristian, and Mar'Shon join Yo Aunteas to spill about creating authentic stories of queer life in New York's public housing, the fight for funding, and why representation matters more than ever. Expect laughs, truth, and a bit of mess — because baby, these characters bring it all.
✨ Highlights:
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The 5-year journey behind Natives: The Series
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Representation of Black & Brown queer experiences
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Indie filmmaking and crowdfunding realities
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How acting helped them embrace authenticity
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What's next for the show — and yes, the tea on "more skin"
🎥 Watch episodes 1 & 2 of Natives: The Series on YouTube and donate to support the next chapter at NativestheSeries.com.
Also, leave Yo Aunteas a 5-Star Review!
So, get them cups readyyyyyy!
Tea Stamps
00:00 Mamdani Wins!
00:46 Intro
01:15 Fundraising for Future Episodes
03:11 Community and Representation in Media
06:21 The Importance of Independent Media
10:20 Authenticity in Storytelling
13:37 Navigating Life in New York
15:39 Diversity in Relationships
17:17 Character Development and Authenticity
18:57 Character Insights and Personal Growth
23:26 The Path to Acting
30:11 Lessons Learned from the Experience
35:07 Legacy and Impact of Natives
39:18 Surprising Moments on the Journey
45:46 Inspiration from Other Shows
52:05 Curiositea: Natives The Series
01:15:24 Cultural Icons: Janet vs. Beyoncé
01:21:44 Communitea Support and Benediction
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