Choir Boy

Choir Boy

Hosted by Ephrata Performing Arts Center
Choir Boy explores identity, masculinity, race, and belonging at an elite prep school, as one student challenges expectations and fights to be seen, heard, and true to himself.
June 4th, 2026
7:30pm-9:30pm
Ephrata Performing Arts Center 320 Cocalico Street
Ephrata, PA 17522

At the prestigious Charles R. Drew Prep School for Boys, tradition is everything, and the award-winning gospel choir is its crown jewel. Pharus Jonathan Young, a talented and driven student, knows he has what it takes to lead it. But in a school that prizes discipline, conformity, and a narrow definition of masculinity, standing out can come at a cost. As Pharus navigates friendship, rivalry, and the pressures placed upon him by both his peers and the institution, he must decide what it truly means to be a leader, and whether he can succeed without compromising who he is. Filled with electrifying gospel music and deeply human storytelling, Choir Boy is a moving coming-of-age story about identity, resilience, and the courage to live authentically.

Runtime: Approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes with no intermission

Recommended Ages: 14+