Juliany Taveras Morris is a young, elementary school student who wants to wear a dress during play time. He also puts on high heels, nail polish, and likes to play with his friends at recess. However, his gender bending behavior raises the eyebrows of his classmates who initially make fun of him. Soon, after using
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Scott C. Sickles Jason invites over his lab partner from school, Les. Suggesting that they watch a baseball game together as it is opening day of the season. While waiting for the game to start, they play a game of truth or dare, an Jason inquires about a rumor regarding Les and another boy. Les,
Mallery Avidon “The Kid” is trying to get through high school in a small town, but the backlash of having two moms makes it difficult. He is constantly bullied, harassed, and assaulted. His only escape is with his less-than-helpful imaginary friends, where he dreams of better places but still feels hopeless. After the hate grows
Joel Bailey High school senior and star athlete, Jack Cusack, secretly writes a play for theatre class about his experience growing up athletic and closeted. The play is found by his classmate, Rudy, who pitches it as an idea for the spring play without Jack’s name attached. However, the school principal stops the production under
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Nick Witzeman O and X are nonbinary teenagers attending a co-ed Catholic high school where their brother teaches music. During a Zoom interview, sibling tensions are revealed and religion, art, and gender are discussed. O and X are angry about the Catholic Church and their school’s rigid view on gender, which has put them both
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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
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Jared Mallard Every Samson is a 14 year old, closeted lesbian, girl. She narrates through her diary, hence the title of the show. Every is navigating the 1980s as a young queer person with a secret crush. Roxanne, Every’s enemy, convinces her to run for the school beauty pageant. This is a ploy for Roxanne
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Matthew Stephen Smith Thomas, Too, has just moved to the school. After announcing a mystery crush, everyone is curious to see who it is. The drama causes the teens to question their relationships and identities. Best friends Ayla and Deb are on a run and then kiss. The school is high up on a ledge
James Hindman David Sullivan is a new kid and is completely shocked when he gets the lead in the school musical. However, Ted Barnes, who is a part of the school board wants his son, Greg, to get the lead, as he normally does. Ted stops at nothing to make sure David doesn’t play the
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By Chisa Hutchinson Kia and Marisol become close through a medical emergency, and deal with their sexual awakening through the struggles of gossiping friends, homophobia in their community, and lack of familial acceptance. This one hurts your soul. Playwright: Chisa Hutchinson Publication Year: 2009 Publisher: Playscripts Inc Genre: Drama Length: Full Length Cast Size: 8-11
