Hard Pass
by Kirsten Baity
What inspired you to write this play?
Growing up, I hated most things that were considered “girly,” but makeup felt more like making art. I liked that I could decorate my face or change its appearance to match how I felt. If I didn’t like it, I could just change my makeup again. What’s more genderfluid than that? Applying makeup can be such an intimate act of care and deeply personal. I wanted to capture that.
I wrote this play because now more than ever, the world needs more stories about gender euphoria and T4T love.
Production History
“Hard Pass” was written and produced for The Salon Project: an immersive theatrical engagement created by theater and beauty artists. The Salon Project received a workshop production in May 2025 (partially supported by a grant from the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs & Special Events).
Produced by: Second Site (Rachel DuBose and Jenni Lamb, Co-Lead Artists)
Directed by: Kezia Waters
Staged Reading Performances by: Winter Olamina and Eli Sulkowsi
“Hard Pass” by Kirsten Baity
Note: This script is published for reading and educational purposes only. No production, staged reading, or public performance may occur without the express written permission of the playwright. For rights inquiries, please contact the playwright directly or secondsitechi@gmail.com.
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