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A closeted college student and her optimistic girlfriend are transported to an alternate universe led by a mystical house mother who runs a pride boot camp.
Top billed cast
- Karla BermudezAlexis
- Kali Aman-CarrierLea
- Alex BeschSamira
- Courtney GarretMom
- David CarrRunway Audience Member
- Jada MosierRunway Audience Member
- Emily WagerRunway Audience Member
- Helena AburtoRunway Audience Member
- Jaden ThomasRunway Audience Member
- Otofu AyakuRunway Audience Member
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