Dare

Dare

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Dare

"Do something you're afraid of."

2005

0h 16m

6.3(45 votes)

Drama

Overview

Smart and lonely high school senior Ben secretly lusts after bad boy classmate Johnny. After play practice one night for the senior production of “A Streetcar Named Desire,” “light-boy” Ben gives Johnny, the play’s Stanley, a ride home to help him with his lines.

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7 featured cast members

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Adam Fleming

Adam Fleming

Ben "Light Boy"

Michael Cassidy

Michael Cassidy

Johnny

Marla Burkholder

Alexa

Terry Guerin

Drama Teacher

Carly Haines

Alexa's Friend

Matt Lundy

Jock

Steve Sweigard

Jock

Creative team

Directed by: Adam Salky
Written by: David Brind
Produced by: David Brind

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