…not enough classroom and rehearsal time to ensure it would provide "a legitimate instructional experience for our students."
What the hell?
I believe some of the concerns about the sensitivity to Army families, political balance, etc. are legitimate, and switching the gender of some of the characters might be taking more licence than I would have felt comfortable with. But telling high school students that it's 'not their place' to explore some of the most relevant issues of the day? Don't give me that bullshit.
GOD forbid the Skyline administration ever pulls such a stunt.
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What the hell?
I believe some of the concerns about the sensitivity to Army families, political balance, etc. are legitimate, and switching the gender of some of the characters might be taking more licence than I would have felt comfortable with. But telling high school students that it's 'not their place' to explore some of the most relevant issues of the day? Don't give me that bullshit.
GOD forbid the Skyline administration ever pulls such a stunt.
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If the play offends someone, then that someone can choose to not see it. But the show must go on!
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