Teacher fired over Legally Blonde

[dramamama611]

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

[ucjrdude902]

Posted: 12/15/12 at 12:02pm

That's beyond ridiculous.

[CapnHook]

Posted: 12/15/12 at 12:12pm

I will be calling that principal on Monday morning. I'll report back if I'm able to reach him.

[dramamama611]

Posted: 12/15/12 at 12:13pm

I sent an email.

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 12/15/12 at 12:14pm

Making kids sing that score could be considered a form a child abuse.

[TheGingerBreadMan]

Posted: 12/15/12 at 12:40pm

This is an outrage. I emailed the principal. Anyone else who wants to send an email here is the principals email address: [e-mail]

[CapnHook]

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

[dramamama611]

Posted: 12/15/12 at 12:48pm

^Wrong Loveland HS! That is a HS in COLORADO, this happened in OHIO.

Correct email: [e-mail]


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.

[CapnHook]

Posted: 12/15/12 at 12:50pm

And here is the Drama website: http://www.lovelanddrama.org

[TheGingerBreadMan]

Posted: 12/15/12 at 12:51pm

Oh crap. I already sent the email.

[Kelly2]

Posted: 12/15/12 at 12:53pm

I'm with Jordan. Larry O'Keefe's music is not kind to the untrained of voice.

[dramamama611]

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.

[TheGingerBreadMan]

Posted: 12/15/12 at 12:59pm

Already sent the apology, but haven't emailed the right guy. I'll do that now.

[ucjrdude902]

Posted: 12/15/12 at 1:03pm

So they fired her AFTER the production? Which email is the correct one I'm getting confused.

[dramamama611]

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: [e-mail]

[CapnHook]

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.

[CATSNYrevival]

Posted: 12/15/12 at 2:13pm

What the hell is so "racy" about Legally Blonde?

[lull89]

Posted: 12/15/12 at 2:19pm

Perhaps 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.

[ucjrdude902]

Posted: 12/15/12 at 2:22pm

And "Gay or European" isnt? Or "Seeing my name in black and white its like making love with you all night…"?

[hyperbole_and_a_half]

Posted: 12/15/12 at 2:36pm

It'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]

Posted: 12/15/12 at 2:49pm

I 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]

Posted: 12/15/12 at 4:53pm

What the heck, I'm watching the videos and it seems pretty tame to me. Plus the girl playing Elle seems really talented.

[bjh2114]

Posted: 12/15/12 at 5:36pm

Certainly 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.

[jarretSF]

Posted: 12/15/12 at 5:51pm

Wow. 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.

[Wildcard]

Posted: 12/15/12 at 7:38pm

This was in Ohio? Was coach Sue Sylvester involved?