Cut Loose!

As eighth grade begins, Nat Beacon faces the challenges of being the new kid in a wheelchair, navigating a rocky start at school and missing some friends, but she finds refuge in her love for theater and her close-knit circle. When she lands a role in the school’s regional theater competition, Nat’s excitement is mixed with stress and uncertainty as rehearsals become challenging and friendships are tested. Featuring themes of friendship, resilience, and self-acceptance, this uplifting story celebrates embracing your strengths and pursuing your dreams, all set against the backdrop of a lively middle school theater journey.