Jonathan Wysocki’s autobiographical teen comedy has been hailed for its period stylings, smart writing and subversive take on the coming-out story. Set in the summer of 1994, a small band of conservative Christian drama kids gathers for one last Victorian dress-up party before heading off to college. At the center of the group is Gene, who wants to tell his best friends he’s gay, but finds that costumes, makeup and showtunes can be instruments of avoidance and denial among the young and repressed. Like a John Hughes movie reimagined for a queer audience, this wonderfully enjoyable teen romp is a heartfelt love letter to all misfits, late bloomers and outsiders.

Dramarama will be screened outdoors in Lyman Park on Saturday, May 22--come at 8pm to set up your chairs and say hi to the WRIF board, and we'll start the film after sundown (around 8:30pm). WRIF’s own Samantha Davidson Green will host a live interview and Q&A with filmmaker Jonathan Wysocki immediately following the film.