MFA alum Jonathan Alexandratos isn’t just in this collection of plays by eight non-binary playwrights, called Beyond the Binary. They created the book, pitched it to Next Stage Press, edited it, contributed a play, its introduction, and wrote its preface.

This is one of the great things about the MFA Program at Queens College: it teaches you to be a self-starter. No one waits to be handed a stipend or have doors opened for them here. Jonathan saw the need for this collection to exist and created this love letter to nonbinary joy!

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BEYOND THE BINARY: EIGHT NON-BINARY PLAYS by Jonathan Alexandratos, C. Julian Jimenez, M Sloth Levine, Dani Martineck, Azure D. Osborne-Lee, J.C. Pankratz, Ashley Lauren Rogers, and K. Woodzick

Gender non-binary theatre has a long and diverse history, yet modern stages scarcely spotlight its stories. Beyond the Binary: Eight Non-Binary Plays changes this by presenting short plays from non-binary playwrights that intersect with race, class, religion, politics, and pop culture. Audiences can meet Joan of Arc, hear toys talk, visit New York City, feel the heartbeat of a family, and more – all through the lens of non-binary playwrights. These pieces can be assembled into an evening of theatre that centers non-binary experiences, or they can be broken up and integrated into larger events. They are also ideal for classroom use and individual inspiration. The plays contained here are a love letter to non-binary joy, and they can’t wait to celebrate with you.