synopsis:

spayce boys if a play for youth, particularly 12-15 year olds, about two queer Latinx boys who venture into outer space one night in an escapade turned sanctuary. Oñio, the more rambunctious of the two, sneaks into Iggy’s bedroom one night after seeing each other at school. After much convincing, they dart onto the roof where once they close their eyes - they begin to float up into the atmosphere with Oñio guiding the way. Anxious Iggy is overcome with panic but once they appear to their first destination, an alien named MOO-SH-EE guides them along their planet through healing rituals of belonging. After Iggy is gifted a fabulous mirror from MOO-SH-EE, Oñio surprises him with the use of stardust to make any garment they wish. Once Iggy is able to harness the power of the stardust, the boys have a full fledged fashion show with each other - embracing the unique ways they like to dress. The boys’ friendship is then locked in after an emotional game of “Never Have I Ever” and a failed first kiss. Iggy then leads the way to a mysterious planet where Oñio is afraid to go, bringing up issues of negative self-talk and past failures. Once they arrive, the boys discover it is just the moon, where the craters are subwoofer speakers blasting the songs of Selena as the boys dance like it is the quinceanera they always dreamed of. Oñio looks at the time and tells Iggy they have to return to earth. Iggy is reluctant and only wishes to stay in spayce where he is free to be whoever he wants, without judgement. Voices of queer ancestors fill the boys’ ears with affirmations and encouragement. Iggy is recharged to return to earth and face the challenges and joys that await him. After Oñio leaves Iggy at home, Iggy sneaks back in just before his parents wake him up for school. Iggy prepares for his day with a confidence not seen before and after checking out how fabulous he looks and feels in the hand mirror from MOO-SH-EE, with a deep breath he opens the door to his bedroom.