PIN.

by Sam Mueller

Nonbinary high school athlete Jo Wagner has been kicked off their wrestling team for being on testosterone, but their rival MJ McKinnon is determined to have one final showdown before graduation. As the local community becomes more invested in their rivalry, their final, “unofficial” match causes both fascination and conflict. With joy, insight, and nuance, PIN. questions the arbitrary nature of gender binaries...

Nonbinary high school athlete Jo Wagner has been kicked off their wrestling team for being on testosterone, but their rival MJ McKinnon is determined to have one final showdown before graduation. As the local community becomes more invested in their rivalry, their final, “unofficial” match causes both fascination and conflict. With joy, insight, and nuance, PIN. questions the arbitrary nature of gender binaries and imagines a world in which nonbinary and trans kids can thrive.

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  • Brandon and Garrett Baer: PIN. by Sam Mueller
    “

    Fast-paced and packs a punch. Do yourself a favor! So gripping. Impossible to put down.

    Fast-paced and packs a punch. Do yourself a favor! So gripping. Impossible to put down.

    ”
  • Brynn Hambley: PIN. by Sam Mueller
    “

    An absolutely phenomenally written play, structured like a dream and full of lively characters. The use of the wrestling ring as not only a framing device but as an "other" place where the characters work out their shit with each other is genius. This play discusses pertinent and important issues regarding trans rights that is needed now more than ever. For a more in depth review, go to "A Playwright's Journey" on SubStack!

    An absolutely phenomenally written play, structured like a dream and full of lively characters. The use of the wrestling ring as not only a framing device but as an "other" place where the characters work out their shit with each other is genius. This play discusses pertinent and important issues regarding trans rights that is needed now more than ever. For a more in depth review, go to "A Playwright's Journey" on SubStack!

    ”
  • Phanésia Pharel: PIN. by Sam Mueller
    “

    PLEASE PRODUCE THIS PLAY!

    It's electric. It feels like home (and I am unlike all of the characters in this play) . It's funny and full.

    PLEASE PRODUCE THIS PLAY!

    It's electric. It feels like home (and I am unlike all of the characters in this play) . It's funny and full.

    ”
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Character Information

  • JO
    non-binary, socialized female, queer, wrestler, 18, would rather move than speak
    18
    Non-binary -- assigned female at birth,
    Non-binary
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens,
      20s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Non-binary
  • MJ
    cisgender, socialized female, lesbian, jo’s rival wrestler, 18, blunt to a fault

    18
    Cis female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens,
      20s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman
  • Lefferts
    cisgender, socialized female, the principal, trapped
    50-60
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      30s,
      40s,
      50s,
      60s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man
  • Rodgers
    cisgender, socialized male, the biology teacher, free
    50-60
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      30s,
      40s,
      50s,
      60s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man
  • Ray
    cisgender, socialized gender flexible, down to commit to the bit
    one of the new local radio morning show “Good Morning, Corn Belt” hosts
    30-40
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      30s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman,
      Man
  • Jay
    cisgender, socialized gender flexible, down to commit to the bit
    one of the new local radio morning show “Good Morning, Corn Belt” hosts
    30-40
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      30s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman,
      Man

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