May not be suitable for ages 13 and under.

Content warnings: homophobia, some suggestive/sexual references, language, microaggressions, anti-LGBTQ+ religious implications, parental rejection, and  bullying.

Dee Dee Allen and Barry Glickman are New York City stage stars with a crisis on their hands: their expensive new Broadway show is a major flop that has suddenly flatlined their careers. Meanwhile, in small-town Indiana, high school student Emma Nolan is experiencing a very different kind of heartbreak: despite the support of the high school principal, the head of the PTA has banned her from attending the prom with her girlfriend, Alyssa. When Dee Dee and Barry decide that Emma's predicament is the perfect cause to help resurrect their public images, they hit the road with Angie and Trent, another pair of cynical actors looking for a professional lift. But when their self-absorbed celebrity activism unexpectedly backfires, the foursome find their own lives upended as they rally to give Emma a night where she can truly celebrate who she is.

What does being in Troupe 1109 mean?
As a troupe, we do all sorts of activities throughout the year, from community service to movie nights to bonfires. We work to spread theatre throughout the community and support fellow high schools in their theatre endeavors. We also attend the Missouri Thespian Conference each year (check our Instagram highlights for, well, the highlights!)  and while you don't have to be in the troupe to go, being a member gives the student access to auditions, competitions, and other benefits. To be an active member of the troupe, the student must participate in at least two productions a year and go to troupe events. The ITS troupe is a great way to spend time with other theatre members and have fun!

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