Inspired by a true story, Latisha King, a transgender middle school student, is shot and killed in their classroom.

Now, in the afterlife, three guides are assigned to Latisha as they navigate the living and nonliving worlds and the circumstances surrounding their death.

The ultimate question facing them – no matter the cost, is it worth living your truth?

A Semi-Finalist, Eugene O’Neill Musical Theatre National Conference
Dramatists Guild Foundation National Fellowship Finalists

Book, Lyrics & Music by Roz Esposito
Book Consultant, Ty Defoe
Additional Lyrics by Ty Defoe

Book, Lyrics & Music by Roz Esposito

Additional Music & Lyrics with Richard Winzeler

Additional Lyrics with Ty Defoe

Recognition

Semi-Finalist in the Eugene O’Neill Musical Theatre National Conference

Finalist in the Dramatists Guild Foundation National Fellowship

The Story

Inspired by a true story, Latisha King, a transgender middle school student, is shot and killed in her classroom. Now, in the afterlife, three guides are assigned to Latisha as she navigates the living and nonliving worlds and the circumstances surrounding her death. The ultimate question facing her—no matter the cost, is it worth living her truth?

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  • Bill H.
    Loved the reading! Can't wait to see it on the big stage!
  • Eve M.
    Yes! Wanna see it live!
  • Maria F.
    More of this please!
  • Robi J.
    We need this now!
  • Shelly
    Great music and a wonderful cast! A moving and heartfelt story that is still current in our society.
  • Steve Krantz, Ph.D., Vice President of PFLAG Los Angeles
    This is an important production that deserves wide promotoin and viewing.
  • Betty Rosen
    I have seen almost every reading and workshop of this amazing work. What a labor of love! Looking forward to seeing this production on Broadway...yeah... I said it!
  • Cheryl Coons
    Roz, what a great site and what beautiful songs! All good things to you!
  • Lila Haroldson
    I love the messages in the music, very moving! I would definitely go to see this!

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