UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS – The third-oldest LGBTQ+ theater in the nation, Diversionary Theatre, is kicking off its 40th season with help from Shakina Nayfack, artistically known as Shakina.

The Hollywood and NYC musical theater alum is in San Diego through Oct. 19 for the world premier theatrical production of the solo show she wrote and stars in.

Shakina toured the show for 10 years with music director Jacob Yates as a cabaret piece with original music that tells the true story of traveling to Thailand for neovaginal surgery.

Sacred, profane title

The provocative name of the 80-minute show, printed here as only “Manifest P,” might give the impression the glam rock odyssey is crude, rather than an oft-times tender exposition on Shakina’s transition.

In truth, Shakina speaks frankly about th

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