A closeted gay freshman from Idaho who masks his true identity by imitating the machismo of male peers. He navigates his first year at Yates University, befriends Carmen, pledges a secret society, and ultimately seeks to understand his true self.
Rudy, who plays Cooper in Sam’s production, is an actor whose feelings about his character complicate rehearsals. Sam’s maternal approach prompts an awkward conversation between them about his mother leaving when he was young, making him one of the cast members whose relationship with Sam tests her ability to direct.
Benito Skinner has 15 screen credits in a career dating back to 2000. Signature works include Overcompensating, First Time Female Director, Idiotka. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
