SHE’S THE HE
When high-schooler Alex convinces his best friend Ethan to pretend to be trans to get girls, Ethan discovers she isn’t pretending. Chaos, comedy, and self-discovery collide in this sweetly subversive queer teen romp.
Description
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When high-schooler Alex convinces his best friend Ethan they should pretend to be trans to hook up with girls, Ethan makes a startling discovery: She isn’t pretending. Blending farce with genuine emotion, this subversive comedy takes rightwing locker-room panic to its funniest and most poignant conclusion. With a fresh spin on the coming-out narrative, debut director Siobhan McCarthy pays homage to iconic high school comedies like SHE’S THE MAN and BRING IT ON while adding a distinctly queer twist. Led by Misha Osherovich and Nico Carney, an ensemble of trans actors deliver both irreverence and heart–cementing this as a new teen comedy classic.
“On paper, SHE’S THE HE sounds like it could go totally off the rails — but Siobhan McCarthy and the hilarious ensemble pull it off with skill and wild charm. Bold, irreverent, and unexpectedly sweet, it’s the queer teen comedy we didn’t know we needed until now.” – David Hatkoff, Executive Director
This screening will be followed by a Q&A
Director
Siobhan McCarthy
Writer
Siobhan McCarthy
Cast
Misha Osherovich, Nico Carney, Suzanne Cryer, Malia Pyles, Mark Indelicato, Emmett Preciado, Tatiana Ringsby, Aparna Nancherla, Kyle Butenhoff, Emma Orr
Showtimes
In-Person
5:30 PM - SVA
12:45 PM - Nitehawk Prospect Park
Virtual
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