Briar/Rose – Magpie Artists’ Ensemble @ Theatre Off Jackson (Seattle – International Dist)

Briar/Rose is the age-old story of a fairytale Princess banished by an evil Queen, with a twist: the “Princess” is actually Briar, a young trans man just discovering his identity. With help from budding sorceress Ellen, Briar is able to magically transform into his true self, and together they make a new life for themselves deep in the enchanted woods.

But when dashing Prince Alister and Lady Knight Brunhilde appear after Ellen casts a seemingly harmless charm, Briar and Ellen’s simple lives are suddenly much more complicated — and the Queen still casts a long shadow over what should be a happy ending.

Tickets ($15) here.