School Drops ‘Spamalot’ Musical Because of Questionable Content

[finebydesign]

Posted: 7/2/14 at 10:14am

I hardly think this show is appropriate for other reasons, but the principal is really off-base.


"In that email, Burch says the principal wrote that homosexuality does not exist in a conservative community such as South Williamsport. "
School Drops ‘Spamalot’ Musical Because of Questionable Content

[haterobics]

Posted: 7/2/14 at 10:19am

Aww... always nice to see places near where I grew up continue to lead the nation in stupidity.

I do like their research, though:

"Cast members from “Spamalot” perform the Monty Python musical nightly on Broadway."

[dramamama611]

Posted: 7/2/14 at 11:01am

I don't think its appropriate for high schoolers, either, especially since this appears to be a 7-12 school. However to say that homosexuality doesn't exit in their community is ridiculous. Do only schools with a Jewish population learn about the holocaust?

I also think the school has every right to say no. They weren't even producing it until next spring. No work has been lost, no one has suffered.

Updated On: 7/2/14 at 11:01 AM

[tazber]

Posted: 7/2/14 at 11:24am

I'm in agreement with all you guys on this.

It seems kind of strange that since they're so conservative they would have ever considered Spamalot to begin with.

[dramamama611]

Posted: 7/2/14 at 1:12pm

There is often disconnect between the director and the administration.

I do not seek permission, per se, but my principal would have the right to overrule any decision I make. I often "announce" before we talk about things. (however, there isn't too much I wouldn't be allowed to do. We had full support to do August a few years back.)

[mjohnson2]

Posted: 7/2/14 at 2:01pm

My little brother just did this at his high school and it was quite amazing, but I was surprised that they were able to do it there, especially because it was a devout Catholic school. He had lots of fun working on it, though. It's a shame that a high school won't get to put on such a great show.