Boy Crush

by Judy Lawrence

Esther and Mia build a boy out of jelly beans and a bag of hair from eBay. He looks just like their favorite pop star. He lives in Esther’s room. They have to deal with the consequences.

Esther and Mia build a boy out of jelly beans and a bag of hair from eBay. He looks just like their favorite pop star. He lives in Esther’s room. They have to deal with the consequences.

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Boy Crush

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  • Drew Paryzer: Boy Crush by Judy Lawrence
    “

    This is such a funny, tender, well-drawn play, which I was lucky enough to see a reading of at the 2026 Valdez Theater Conference. I love how potently it captures the emotional maelstrom of being 12 and trying to figure out who you are, who you love, and what the difference between the two is. Really excited to keep tabs on this one!

    This is such a funny, tender, well-drawn play, which I was lucky enough to see a reading of at the 2026 Valdez Theater Conference. I love how potently it captures the emotional maelstrom of being 12 and trying to figure out who you are, who you love, and what the difference between the two is. Really excited to keep tabs on this one!

    ”
  • Shaun Leisher: Boy Crush by Judy Lawrence
    “

    I loved the way that Lawrence portrays the confusion around figuring out one's sexuality at an early age. This play shows us what it's like for two girls to be friends while also exploring their emotions and desires. Lawrence did a great job capturing the obsessions young girls have whether it be about their looks, their social standing or a celebrity. The time jumps worked really well. I had questions about what happened to Esther and Mia between each scene but leaving it mysterious was effective.

    I loved the way that Lawrence portrays the confusion around figuring out one's sexuality at an early age. This play shows us what it's like for two girls to be friends while also exploring their emotions and desires. Lawrence did a great job capturing the obsessions young girls have whether it be about their looks, their social standing or a celebrity. The time jumps worked really well. I had questions about what happened to Esther and Mia between each scene but leaving it mysterious was effective.

    ”

Character Information

  • Esther
    Dorky and ambitious. Secretive about her embarrassments. She is the tallest person in the world.
    12
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Non-binary,
      Woman
  • Mia
    Timid. In Esther’s shadow, until she’s not. Learning to question everything.
    12
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Non-binary,
      Woman
  • Tucker
    Ageless. Beautiful and suave. The most perfect man in the world.
    Assigned female at birth,
    Trans man or masc,
    Non-binary
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Non-binary

Development History

  • Reading, Valdez Theatre Conference, 2026
  • Reading, Foaming at the Mouth Festival, 2025