Edward Roy
This play tells the story of five teens who are grappling with issues of homophobia, peer pressure, youth violence, behavior norms, gender expectations, discrimination, and identity. This play explores the issue of homophobia when it’s protagonist, a teenager named Carl, is outed by friends.
| Playwright: | Edward Roy |
| Publication Year: | 1999 |
| Publisher: | Playwrights Guild of Canada |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Length: | Full Length |
| Cast Size: | 5 |
| Specific BIPOC Characters: | No |
| Identity Structures: | Gay |
| Plot Tropes: | Anti-Queer Family, Anti-Queer School Staff, Anti-Queer Society, Bullying, Closeted, Coming out, Flamboyant Gay Male, Gay Best friend, Gay Straight Alliance, Gender Roles and Stereotypes, Gossip, Hate Crimes, HIV/AIDS, Internalized Homophobia, Locket Room, Outing, Physical Violence, Romantic Relationships, School Dance, Unrequited Hetero Love |
| Red Flags: | Language, Sexual Content, Religious Content, Physical Violence, Drinking |
