Just all these thoughts in my head and all these dark memories. “We actually had to stop the first run because I cried so much. Growing up just outside of Houston, Hagelberger was tormented for being different, and starring in Trevor: The Musical brought back all those bad memories. “I was bullied all over school, even in elementary school.”
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At a special screening of the film at a movie theater on 42nd Street, I asked him, “Have you seen your character make middle school misery?” It centers on a young Texas teenager who draws on his own very real experiences to bring Trevor to life.įor Holden, William Hagelberger is more than just his first big job in this story about a boy who has a crush on another boy. It’s a tough subject that’s not hard to watch thanks to a pleasing score and a likable cast of young teens. Pride Month is the perfect time to watch this stage show based film because it is moving and emotional. Trevor: The Musical is now available on Disney+. The 1994 film’s success inspired the start of the non-profit Trevor Project, which helps LGBTQ+ youth in crisis situations. “Trevor” tells the story of a gay 13-year-old who is bullied for his sexuality and then attempts suicide.
NEW YORK – What started with an Oscar-winning guest film has sparked a whole movement.