Reaching for Infinity by Peter Ruiz

Reaching For Infinity follows Javi, a non-binary high school student in the south. Javi just
wants to use the bathroom but there are no gender neutral bathrooms anywhere in the school.
Supported by best friend Sam and their amazing parents, Javi begins the uphill battle of fighting for
the right to pee. Faced with bureaucracy, Karens with a capital K, and bigotted politicians, Javi finds...
Reaching For Infinity follows Javi, a non-binary high school student in the south. Javi just
wants to use the bathroom but there are no gender neutral bathrooms anywhere in the school.
Supported by best friend Sam and their amazing parents, Javi begins the uphill battle of fighting for
the right to pee. Faced with bureaucracy, Karens with a capital K, and bigotted politicians, Javi finds
their way of making space for themselves in a world that doesn’t quite understand them yet.
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Reaching for Infinity

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  • Sharai Bohannon:
    18 Nov. 2020
    “ I love this play and am so happy to see TYA work that not only avoids talking down to students, but also has a role for a non-binary actor and FINALLY brings some visibility to all of these young actors schools never seem to have roles for. Here for this play and highly recommend it for anyone looking into programming for this age bracket. ”

Character Information

  • Javi
    16,
    Mixed
    ,
    Agender/Non-binary
    Javi must be played by a non-binary identified actor. Non-binary doesn’t
    have a particular look. Presentation doesn’t
    matter. What matters is that the actor identifies as Non-Binary.
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      Teens, 20s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any actor of color
    • Gender: 
      Non-binary
  • Sam
    16,
    African / African American / Black
    ,
    Cis Woman
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      Teens, 20s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Black, African, Caribbean, or African American
    • Gender: 
      Female
  • Blake
    16,
    White
    ,
    Cis Man
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      Teens, 20s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      White
    • Gender: 
      Male
  • Mrs. Nichols
    Mid 30s,
    White
    ,
    Cis Woman
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      30s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      White
    • Gender: 
      Female
  • Mom
    Late 30s-Early 40s,
    BIPOC
    ,
    Cis Woman
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      30s, 40s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any actor of color
    • Gender: 
      Female
  • Miss Lorde
    Mid 30s,
    Black, African / African American / Black
    ,
    Cis Woman
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      30s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Black, African, Caribbean, or African American
    • Gender: 
      Female
  • Melissa
    16,
    White
    ,
    Cis Woman
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      20s, 30s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      White
    • Gender: 
      Female
  • Dad
    Late 30s-Early 40s,
    BIPOC
    ,
    Cis Man
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      30s, 40s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any actor of color
    • Gender: 
      Male
  • Ben
    16,
    BIPOC
    ,
    Cis male
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      Teens, 20s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any actor of color
    • Gender: 
      Male

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