A difficult and painful rumination on the problem that is conformity to social order as a defense mechanism. Is it more important that we teach children to change the world we live in, or to teach them to protect themselves against a social reality that cannot be avoided? These ten minutes contain both a complex clash of ideas and unexpected moments of connection.

"Uniforms" is a great examination of parenthood. It's about a young boy who wears a dress to school and gets in trouble for it, focussing on the school administrator and the parent of the child. Jeffrey really nails the feeling of a parent trying to stand up for their child against adult oppression. He also has such a great way of adding so many layers to these characters and this conflict in such a short amount of time. Because of that, there are so many different angles in which you can relate to this play. I really enjoyed it!

Celebrate PRIDE by stopping what you're doing and reading this play. As a mom of a kid who wore whatever they wanted until the day *after* they started kindergarten, this play hits me in all the feels. I have been the parent lioness, encountering stupid, and shielding my kid - but how can a mom or dad protect their child from pernicious, systemic gender conformity that plagues our schools? Keyes' sharply-wrought play gets at the heart of why grown-ups and their unexamined baggage causes real harm, every single day. A beautiful, poignant work.