Cody Stickels

Two awkward and shy women in a coffee shop find each other attractive, but they both need some help in making the other notice her.

Switch n’ Play is a queer performance collective that stages fabulous subversive drag and burlesque shows. The ensemble explodes traditional gender roles, pushing the limits of what drag and burlesque can be. But more than that, they are a tight-knit family of outsiders who welcome queer audiences into their world and create a safe, tantalizing space where everyone can be themselves. The film introduces diverse members of the collective and sprinkles in a generous helping of delicious live performances.

Shot on nostalgic Super-8 film, this home-movie-style documentary follows the director's gender transition within their NYC queer community, tracing a journey where joy emerges as a radical antidote to pain. At its heart, this short film is a love letter to young trans and non-binary people.

Two awkward and shy women in a coffee shop find each other attractive, but they both need some help in making the other notice her.

Two awkward and shy women in a coffee shop find each other attractive, but they both need some help in making the other notice her.

Two awkward and shy women in a coffee shop find each other attractive, but they both need some help in making the other notice her.

Switch n’ Play is a queer performance collective that stages fabulous subversive drag and burlesque shows. The ensemble explodes traditional gender roles, pushing the limits of what drag and burlesque can be. But more than that, they are a tight-knit family of outsiders who welcome queer audiences into their world and create a safe, tantalizing space where everyone can be themselves. The film introduces diverse members of the collective and sprinkles in a generous helping of delicious live performances.

Shot on nostalgic Super-8 film, this home-movie-style documentary follows the director's gender transition within their NYC queer community, tracing a journey where joy emerges as a radical antidote to pain. At its heart, this short film is a love letter to young trans and non-binary people.