JAGGED LITTLE PILL announces reopening dates and replacements (UPDATED) — Page 5

jonartdesigns said: "It seems that all they really need to do is add back in some existing dialogue to properly explain Jo's gender identity."

It should also be totally fine to have a character whose specific gender identity is not overtly spelled out. In an ideal world, people can just exist as they are, and they shouldn't have to be constantly projecting where they fall on the spectrum so that other people can understand them.

I would have thought the outraged folks would also feel this way, but instead they seem absolutely laser-focused on the specific genders of both the character and the actress playing them.

ctorres23 said: "jonartdesigns said: "It seems that all they really need to do is add back in some existing dialogue to properly explain Jo's gender identity."

It should also be totally fine to have a character whose specific gender identity is not overtly spelled out. In an ideal world, people can just exist as they are, and they shouldn't have to be constantly projecting where they fall on the spectrum so that other people can understand them.

I would have thought the outraged folks would also feel this way, but instead they seem absolutely laser-focused on the specific genders of both the character and the actress playing them."

THIS. A character who is non-gender specific is super important and should be celebrated. It's so disappointing that people get off on attacking art because it doesn't check off every box THEY want. Make your own damn art then. 

Jordan Catalano said: "Artists need to stop apologizing and/or revising their work because it does or might offend a few people for whatever reason. And they need to stop doing it immediately before it becomes the accepted norm.
Just thinking about all the amazing works of art over the years be it photos, film, etc. that outraged people. Can you imagine if the creators decided to go back and revise/edit them for a handful of kids who have nothing better to do than find things to be outraged about?"

 

I agree with this to an extent. I’m proud of Patten for kind of standing her ground here. She didn’t do anything wrong, and to be honest, she doesn’t explicitly apologize in the video, she just explains herself. 

 

rpvee2 said: "steven22 said: "Maybe we'll get an official cast announcement today? So exciting! "

Already out!

https://jaggedlittlepill.com/cast-creative/"

 

Their website says Stanley returns "November 2021". I hope Heidi gets at least a full month run in. They reopen October 21, correct?

 

Markecib said: "The press release said when Stanley comes back she will alternate with Blickenstaff. So looks like she will be easing back into the role and have the balance with a new baby."

Awesome!

Call_me_jorge said: "Interestingly, Laurel Harris was announced as returning with the rest of the cast, but recently she posted on Instagram about cleaning out her dressing room."

Maybe she agreed to return after her pregnancy and now has taken it back. Doesn't seem like she feels safe returning and would rather remain home with her baby.