On 6 August 1862, a young man called Albert Cashier enlisted in the Union army in Belvidere, Illinois. Albert Cashier was assigned female at birth. His story, from immigrant to proud soldier, to eventually being “outed” by nefarious hospital workers, will be retold in Albert Cashier the Musical, which airs in Chicago this month. Facebook Twitter Pinterest Dani Shay, who plays Albert Cashier, in the play The Civility of Albert Cashier. And Albert hasn’t worn a dress since he was a teenager.”Facebook Twitter Pinterest Albert Cashier’s home in Saunemin, Illinois.

Source: The Guardian August 22, 2017 06:00 UTC