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Opening Night

Opening Night

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Opening Night

"Everyone remembers their first kiss"

2023

0h 14m

6.0(3 votes)

Drama

Romance

Overview

A teenage boy navigates the final minutes before his first theater stage performance, which includes experiencing his first kiss. Despite his rising anxiety, he shares a romantic moment with a classmate.

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7 featured cast members

Starring

Jack Walz

Jack Walz

Josh

Jeremiah Brennan

Jeremiah Brennan

Tyler

Yahm Steinberg

Yahm Steinberg

Kate

Ben Ubiñas

Ben Ubiñas

Nick

Lachlan Beattie

Felix

Olivia Fox

Olivia Fox

Nicole

Chiyeko Jones

Student

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Directed by: Josh Coppenbarger
Written by: Josh Coppenbarger
Produced by: Josh Coppenbarger

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