Z lives to sing — musical theatre is his whole world, and his star is rising fast. But when a big audition goes off the rails, he’s left questioning everything: his career, his relationship, his voice, and how his identity as a newly trans masc performer fits into it all. Just when it seems like curtains, Z meets a warm, no-nonsense vocal coach who helps him rediscover his sound. Add a new gig as a barback and a charming boss named Santi into the mix, and suddenly life is hitting a different kind of high note. As Z finds a new voice that reflects who he is now, the story becomes a celebration of resilience, self-discovery, and newfound identity. 

With heart, humor, and a healthy dose of hope, director J Stevens (Stories from My Gay Grandparents, Frameline48) brings Z’s journey to life with a captivating and personal lens. It’s lead actor Breton Lalama, though, who steals the show — delivering a performance that’s raw, radiant, and ready to belt.

Enjoy some music outside the theater before the screening by the New Voices Bay Area TIGQ (transgender, intersex, genderqueer) Choir @bay.area.tgi_choir