Hotshots screenplay reading

Open to all at no cost

Fri. July 25, 2025 - 2:00pm PDT

115 minutes
Performing Arts Center 199 - DUG Theater

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Disability Accommodations

Requests with 24 hours or more notice before the event are appreciated. Western is an Equal Opportunity Institution.

Development of the feature film Hotshots

When her oppressive workplace goes up in flames, bikini barista June enlists the help of sexy stranger Joe to rally a crew and open the queer coffee shop of her dreams. "Hotshots" celebrates three queer love stories over the course of one hot summer, using comedy to explore the tension between objectification and empowerment in the sexy world of bikini coffee stands. While it tantalizes and entertains, it ultimately delivers a message of love, self-acceptance, and the importance of found family. As our pansexual protagonist June liberates herself, she catalyzes something larger in her community.

As part of Summer Test Kitchen 2025, the company will read a fourth draft of the screenplay after three days of development work under the guidance of Theatre Department Chair Rich Brown and accomplished creative Idris Goodwin.

Written & Co-Directed by siblings Sherri Bylenga & WWU alum Jeremy Urann

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