The Art Centre is in my local town just over two miles away just to correct that point !
One of the problems I do have is my mother at the age of 85 still works at the centre serving refreshments and sometimes an usherette, seeing people to their seats in the small theatre/cinema. So I would have to come out to her before she found out by some other source ! My wife and I discussed this point awhile ago and decided at her age there was no point in telling her but obviously that would have to change.
My initial approach maybe to Email my tutor with my avatar picture to find out his initial feelings and any objections, and then approach the Art Centre to find out their official policy on TG/TS issues.
As for my wife objecting, it may sound harsh but I think she's had her chance to to help me to come to terms with my CDing, now I must start the ball rolling regardless !