Slash & the Space Cadet

by A Yourd

Honorable Mention, Bay Area Playwrights Festival 47. Full-length, no intermission. Slash & the Space Cadet is about Baz, Prince of Space and his wingman Jamie, the stars of the (nonexistent) Hulu series Prince Galaxy, which follows the boys on their journey from enemies to friends to… more? It is also about Baz Girl and Jamie Girl, two fangirls who are absolutely OBSESSED with Prince Galaxy, its lead characters...

Honorable Mention, Bay Area Playwrights Festival 47. Full-length, no intermission. Slash & the Space Cadet is about Baz, Prince of Space and his wingman Jamie, the stars of the (nonexistent) Hulu series Prince Galaxy, which follows the boys on their journey from enemies to friends to… more? It is also about Baz Girl and Jamie Girl, two fangirls who are absolutely OBSESSED with Prince Galaxy, its lead characters, and… each other?

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Slash & the Space Cadet

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  • Zac Whinnem: Slash & the Space Cadet by A Yourd
    “

    There’s so much to enjoy about this play. The premise is complicated but I never felt lost no matter how many times the perspective or characters shifted. Great clarity and direction by the writer. There’s so much in the dialogue and stage directions that evokes a sense of what works comedically and dramatically, and what makes an entertaining night in the theater. I think the banter and the pacing are both excellent. I read this for BAPF and it was one of my favorites. #BAPF47

    There’s so much to enjoy about this play. The premise is complicated but I never felt lost no matter how many times the perspective or characters shifted. Great clarity and direction by the writer. There’s so much in the dialogue and stage directions that evokes a sense of what works comedically and dramatically, and what makes an entertaining night in the theater. I think the banter and the pacing are both excellent. I read this for BAPF and it was one of my favorites. #BAPF47

    ”

Character Information

The actors who play Baz & Jamie should be comfortable playing roles referred to as boys. The actors who play Baz Girl & Jamie Girl should be comfortable playing roles referred to as girls. Casting trans, nonbinary, and gender nonconforming actors for all roles is highly encouraged.
  • Baz
    AKA His Royal Highness Balthazar XXVIII, Sovereign Prince of Space. A purple-haired, platform boot-wearing, cosmic punk Prince/Bowie nightmare.
    20s
    Male presenting,
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man,
      Non-binary
  • Jamie
    An aide to the space monarchy, wears a vest.
    20s
    Male presenting,
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man,
      Non-binary
  • Baz Girl
    A fangirl, like if Baz was a slightly feral femme human creature (that’s a choice).
    early 20s (college age)
    Femme,
    Non-binary
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman,
      Non-binary
  • Jamie Girl
    A new fangirl, soft butch, lots of people think she’s gay but she’s been too anxious to think about that.
    early 20s (college age)
    Femme,
    Non-binary
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman,
      Non-binary

Development History

  • Reading, North Fourth Art Center, 2023

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