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A story about the complexity of gender identity, and the choices we make for those we love.

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Now Playing: BOY

Take a peek at the show being called "deeply moving," "important," and a "must-see"!

Audiences react to BOY

Listen to what audiences have to say about Ann Ziegler's touching and poignant drama BOY, now playing at TimeLine Theatre.

Spotlight on BOY: A Love Story

Get a glimpse at the love story at the heart of Anna Ziegler's poignant and touching BOY. BOY explores the beauty of finding love, the complexity of gender identity, and the consequences of the choices we make for those we love.

Spotlight on BOY: History and Themes

Get a glimpse into the history and themes behind Anna Ziegler's BOY with dramaturg and gender identity consultant Josephine Kearns.

BOY: Excerpt #1

Adam (Theo Germaine) stops by Jenny's (Emily Marso) house to drop off a gift for her young son in this scene from Anna Ziegler's BOY.

BOY: Excerpt #2

Trudy (Mechelle Moe) and Doug (Stef Tovar) visit Dr. Barnes (David Parkes) to discuss their twins in this scene from Anna Ziegler's BOY.

BOY: First Rehearsal

Go inside the first rehearsal for Anna Ziegler's BOY

Discussions & Events

  • Open Captioned Performance of BOY
    Saturday, February 10 at 4pm

    Featuring a text display of words and sounds heard during the performance.

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  • BOY: Company Member Discussion
    Sunday, February 11

    Join us for an informal chat with TimeLine’s Company Members after today’s performance.

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  • BOY: PRE-Show Discussion
    Various dates

    Join us for an informal pre-show sneak peek into BOY with members of the production team.

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  • BOY: Sunday Scholars Series
    Sunday, February 25

    This one-hour post-show panel discussion features experts on the themes of the play.

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  • BOY: Post-Show Discussion
    Various dates

    Join us for an informal post-show discussion with members of the BOY production team and cast.

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  • BOY Closing Night
    March 18, 2018 at 2:00pm

    Closing night for the third production in TimeLine’s 2017-18 season.

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Backstory

Learn more about the history and themes around Boy with Backstory

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The Lobby Exhibit

Explore the lobby exhibit of BOY online! For best results, after you click below, re-size the screen to its narrowest width and use your mouse to scroll around and click on what you want to view.

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Go Beyond the 'Line

Two unique courses available! Enroll today to learn more about the history and themes of BOY, with instructor and TimeLine Associate Artist Josephine Kearns.

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