Janitor's Closet

by Reece Niederhausen

Ethan, a lonely gay student at Saint Albans Academy, is attempting to make it out of his junior year alive by hiding away in a janitor’s closet for as long as he can. However, when his ex-best friend Allie reveals a big secret, hiding may not be a viable option anymore.

Ethan, a lonely gay student at Saint Albans Academy, is attempting to make it out of his junior year alive by hiding away in a janitor’s closet for as long as he can. However, when his ex-best friend Allie reveals a big secret, hiding may not be a viable option anymore.

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Janitor's Closet

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    Every outcast has a safety hide out while traversing the dangers of high school. This play begs the question, what happens when you outgrow it? A very sweet, charming play about the queer experience, queer love, ex friendships, and the struggles of American high school.

    Every outcast has a safety hide out while traversing the dangers of high school. This play begs the question, what happens when you outgrow it? A very sweet, charming play about the queer experience, queer love, ex friendships, and the struggles of American high school.

    ”

Character Information

  • Ethan
    ETHAN: The quintessential loner in every high school. Tends to keep to himself and avoid human contact at all points. Ethan is an LGBTQ character and struggles in school, because of it. He is seventeen years old.
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens,
      20s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man
  • Allie
    ALLIE: Allie is popular within the school and is regarded fondly by everyone. Nobody knows about the pregnancy, and she prefers to keep it that way. She is seventeen years old.
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens,
      20s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman
  • Jack
    JACK: The most popular boy in all the school. Jack seems to have everything going his way. He is the boy everyone wants to either be or get with, but Jack is dealing with his own issues that he can’t let anyone figure out. He is eighteen years old.
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens,
      20s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man

Development History

  • Reading, Cincinnati Playwrights Initiative , 2024

Production History

  • Professional, Cincinnati LAB Theatre , 2025
  • University, Xavier Theatre , 2024