Teacher fired over Legally Blonde
Teacher fired over Legally Blonde
dramamama611
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/4/07
#1Teacher fired over Legally Blonde
Posted: 12/15/12 at 11:46am
In Ohio, near Cincinatti (maybe the suburbs of) --
The director rec'd approval from the principal to do LB and they cast and went into rehearsals. At some point the principal shut down the production and has forced the teacher to resign, while he holds his job.
Horrific.
Not too many details, but here's the link
If we're not having fun, then why are we doing it?
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#2Teacher fired over Legally Blonde
Posted: 12/15/12 at 12:12pmI will be calling that principal on Monday morning. I'll report back if I'm able to reach him.
"The Spectacle has, indeed, an emotional attraction of its own, but, of all the parts, it is the least artistic, and connected least with the art of poetry. For the power of Tragedy, we may be sure, is felt even apart from representation and actors. Besides, the production of spectacular effects depends more on the art of the stage machinist than on that of the poet."
--Aristotle
--Aristotle
dramamama611
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/4/07
#3Teacher fired over Legally Blonde
Posted: 12/15/12 at 12:13pmI sent an email.
If we're not having fun, then why are we doing it?
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#4Teacher fired over Legally Blonde
Posted: 12/15/12 at 12:14pmMaking kids sing that score could be considered a form a child abuse.
TheGingerBreadMan
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/7/12
#5Teacher fired over Legally Blonde
Posted: 12/15/12 at 12:40pmThis is an outrage. I emailed the principal. Anyone else who wants to send an email here is the principals email address: todd.ball@thompsonschools.org
#6Teacher fired over Legally Blonde
Posted: 12/15/12 at 12:45pm
The fired drama teacher has a YouTube channel with clips from the LEGALLY BLONDE production. The high school has also done SEUSSICAL and GREASE in the past.
http://www.youtube.com/user/sonjahansen1
"The Spectacle has, indeed, an emotional attraction of its own, but, of all the parts, it is the least artistic, and connected least with the art of poetry. For the power of Tragedy, we may be sure, is felt even apart from representation and actors. Besides, the production of spectacular effects depends more on the art of the stage machinist than on that of the poet."
--Aristotle
--Aristotle
dramamama611
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/4/07
#7Teacher fired over Legally Blonde
Posted: 12/15/12 at 12:48pm
^Wrong Loveland HS! That is a HS in COLORADO, this happened in OHIO.
Correct email: kloeszch@lovelandschools.org
Also: it has been stated in the comments that the production DID perform, but this happened after the fact. I believe the poster said SIX performances to standing ovations.
If we're not having fun, then why are we doing it?
These are DISCUSSION boards, not mutual admiration boards. Discussion only occurs when we are willing to hear what others are thinking, regardless of whether it is alignment to our own thoughts.
#8Teacher fired over Legally Blonde
Posted: 12/15/12 at 12:50pm
And here is the Drama website: http://www.lovelanddrama.org
"The Spectacle has, indeed, an emotional attraction of its own, but, of all the parts, it is the least artistic, and connected least with the art of poetry. For the power of Tragedy, we may be sure, is felt even apart from representation and actors. Besides, the production of spectacular effects depends more on the art of the stage machinist than on that of the poet."
--Aristotle
--Aristotle
TheGingerBreadMan
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/7/12
#10Teacher fired over Legally Blonde
Posted: 12/15/12 at 12:53pmI'm with Jordan. Larry O'Keefe's music is not kind to the untrained of voice.
"Get mad, then get over it." - Colin Powell
dramamama611
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/4/07
#11Teacher fired over Legally Blonde
Posted: 12/15/12 at 12:57pm
Oh, just sent an apology -- I'm sure he'll understand.
You can just copy the email and now send it to the right guy.
If we're not having fun, then why are we doing it?
These are DISCUSSION boards, not mutual admiration boards. Discussion only occurs when we are willing to hear what others are thinking, regardless of whether it is alignment to our own thoughts.
TheGingerBreadMan
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/7/12
#12Teacher fired over Legally Blonde
Posted: 12/15/12 at 12:59pmAlready sent the apology, but haven't emailed the right guy. I'll do that now.
#13Teacher fired over Legally Blonde
Posted: 12/15/12 at 1:03pmSo they fired her AFTER the production? Which email is the correct one I'm getting confused.
dramamama611
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/4/07
#14Teacher fired over Legally Blonde
Posted: 12/15/12 at 1:07pm
It seems as if this is the run down:
Principal approved.
They rehearsed AND performed.
Someone complained (no idea how many people complained).
Principal told the Director to resign or be fired.
The address I posted is correct: kloeszch@lovelandschools.org
If we're not having fun, then why are we doing it?
These are DISCUSSION boards, not mutual admiration boards. Discussion only occurs when we are willing to hear what others are thinking, regardless of whether it is alignment to our own thoughts.
#15Teacher fired over Legally Blonde
Posted: 12/15/12 at 1:34pm
None of us have the complete story, so calling to "complain" is only hearing one side of the story without knowing all the facts. Let's not assume things and jump to conclusions.
When I call the principal on Monday, I am going to ask for more specifics as to what the circumstances were.
"The Spectacle has, indeed, an emotional attraction of its own, but, of all the parts, it is the least artistic, and connected least with the art of poetry. For the power of Tragedy, we may be sure, is felt even apart from representation and actors. Besides, the production of spectacular effects depends more on the art of the stage machinist than on that of the poet."
--Aristotle
--Aristotle
#16Teacher fired over Legally Blonde
Posted: 12/15/12 at 2:13pmWhat the hell is so "racy" about Legally Blonde?
#17Teacher fired over Legally Blonde
Posted: 12/15/12 at 2:19pmPerhaps someone thought "Bend and Snap" was inappropriate for high schoolers to be performing? Not that I'd necessarily support such a stance, but that seems the most likely area to cause outrage.
#18Teacher fired over Legally Blonde
Posted: 12/15/12 at 2:22pmAnd "Gay or European" isnt? Or "Seeing my name in black and white its like making love with you all night…"?
hyperbole_and_a_half
Leading Actor Joined: 3/21/11
#19Teacher fired over Legally Blonde
Posted: 12/15/12 at 2:36pmIt's from the part of Ohio that should really be considered Northern Kentucky, so I'm guessing it was the Gay or European Reprise that did it.
KirbyCat
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/23/08
#20Teacher fired over Legally Blonde
Posted: 12/15/12 at 2:49pmI just watched videos from the show that she posted on her Youtube page, and for a high school, there's a lot of talent. The cast seems to be having a ton of fun in her show, and I'm not surprised at all that they are standing up for her.
SporkGoddess
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/27/05
#21Teacher fired over Legally Blonde
Posted: 12/15/12 at 4:53pmWhat the heck, I'm watching the videos and it seems pretty tame to me. Plus the girl playing Elle seems really talented.
Jimmy, what are you doing here in the middle of the night? It's almost 9 PM!
#22Teacher fired over Legally Blonde
Posted: 12/15/12 at 5:36pmCertainly the part that allows for the most raunchiness is the dance break in "Positive", but the video of that number seems pretty mild. In fact, it's more awkward than sexy.
#23Teacher fired over Legally Blonde
Posted: 12/15/12 at 5:51pmWow. I attended that school district from grade 1 thru 9. Fortunately for myself I transferred for my final 3 years to a nearby district with a truly amazing theatre program. Loveland was a very conservative community, and I was bullied and there were frequent gay taunts and slurs. While I know no one there now, this does not surprise me that some god fearing members of the community complained and cost this seemingly lovely drama teacher her job.
Some people come into our lives and quietly go, others stay a while, and leave footprints on our heart, and we are never the same.
Wildcard
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/21/06
#24Teacher fired over Legally Blonde
Posted: 12/15/12 at 7:38pmThis was in Ohio? Was coach Sue Sylvester involved?
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