Breaking the Binary Theatre is a new work development and community building hub wherein transgender, non-binary, and Two-Spirit+ (TNB2S+) artists come together to reclaim our artistic license and liberty.

🚨 (TOLEDO) SURPRISE! 🚨

We are opening our fourth annual Breaking the Binary Theatre Festival on Monday, October 20, 2025 at Carnegie Hall with THE DROWSY CHAPERONE in Concert starring Laverne Cox, Alex Newell, Dylan Mulvaney, Jonathan Van Ness, Betty Who, and more.

L Morgan Lee directs an all-TNB2S+ cast in support of BTB, Trans Lifeline, and Black Trans Liberation.

Tickets are on sale NOW!🍸

Following THE DROWSY CHAPERONE in Concert, the fourth annual Breaking the Binary Theatre Festival will continue at Open Jar Studios from Tuesday, October 21 – Saturday, October 25 with ten readings of five new plays and conclude at The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center (The CENTER) on Sunday, October 26 with the organization’s annual Finale commissioning project.

Tickets for the Festival presentations at Open Jar Studios and The CENTER are complimentary and will are available now!

In celebration of International Transgender Day of Visibility on March 31, explore our 2025 Cloud Nine Zine featuring new commissioned work by over 30 BTB artists and designed by BTB artist Vi Dang (they/she).