An unlikely superhero is searching for connection in "Lizard Boy," a new musical now at SpeakEasy Stage in Boston. Three actors in the cast play the entire indie-rock score of the one-act adventure, which is like a comic book come to life.

Actor musician Keiji Ishiguri stars as Trevor, the title character.

"There's real problems and real emotions that people are dealing with, and then on the other end of the spectrum, it is a comic book superhero, supervillain war," he said.

The character also looks like something out of a comic book, Ishiguri explained, "He has green skin. He has isolated himself from everyone else in the world because he would rather do that than risk getting rejected."

Playwright, composer and lyricist Justin Huertas originated the lead role, designing Trevor to be

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