Were the World Mine

(USA, 2008, 96 mins)

Video

NYC Premiere

Directed By: Tom Gustafson

NewFest was pleased to screen writer/director Tom Gustafson’s short film, Fairies, in the 2004 festival. In early 2006, we presented the feature-length expansion of that film in a staged screenplay reading - a precursor to our new NewDraft series. We are excited to bring NewFest 2008 to a close with the completed feature, Were the World Mine. Timothy (Tanner Cohen) is a cute gay outcast at an all-boys prep school with a serious crush on handsome jock, Jonathon (Nathaniel David Becker), who fuels his technicolor musical theatre style daydreams. Recognizing Timothy’s potential to realize his dreams is the eccentric drama teacher, Ms Tebbit (Wendy Robie, Nadine from Twin Peaks), who convinces him to audition for the school’s staging of A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Perfectly cast as the mischievous sprite, Puck, Timothy is delighted to discover that Jonathon will share the stage with him. Jonathon’s homophobic coach, on the other hand, is decidedly less than thrilled with the idea that his boys will be prancing around on stage – some even playing female roles! Against this backdrop, with no real support aside from Ms Tebbit and his best friend Frankie (Zelda Williams, daughter of Robin Williams), Timothy nevertheless pushes forward. Inspired by the play to whip up a batch of love potion, he’s surprised when it unexpectedly works – only too well. Not only has he made Jonathon fall in love with him, but the rest of his small town seems to be under the spell as well! Fantasy and reality collide, bringing wonderfully queer Shakespearean revelry in this fun, whimsical, and audience-award winning production full of song, dance, and an incredibly talented young cast.

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