Nocturna

Nocturna is a poem written by Julia Toney and read by Madison Bailey. Julia Toney (they/them) is a multidisciplinary artist living in Chicago who frequents writing in multiple forms as well as theatre performance and directing. Their most recent project is MAUPIN (pronounced mow-pawn), a rock opera about 17th century openly-bisexual swordswoman and opera singer Madamoiselle Maupin. You can follow their Instagram @thetoneyawards. This story was read in Franklin, TN.