Eastern Oregon High School Play Banned
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As a theatre director, I have to say that Martin's play is one of the best and displays a great deal of history, realism, passion, and comedy. A small amount of "foul" language or sexual reference should not silence an entire production. All this is teaching our young adults is that no one has the right to say what they want and no one should talk about sex. And BTW, parents who refer to high schoolers as "children" make themselves seem like condescending idiots. DO THE PLAY SOMEWHERE! ANYWHERE!
3 years ago 6
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Morality lessons belong to parents and start when children are young. It is the foundation they build matters in the end. It is a parents responsibility to be present and HONEST with their children that will have the greatest impact on them as young adults, who by HS is what they are, YOUNG ADULTS.
As a parent of a cast member, I did my due diligence on this topic and support the cast/crew completely. I believe the school board served up a huge injustice to these kids and the community.
3 years ago 5
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"higher standards"? This lady obviously has no clue what it takes to make a play. When I was in high school, the only thing they didn't do was go on stage naked, everything else was up for grabs.
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It's a play, it's called acting.
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I know this was a while ago, but I still tell this story everywhere I go, your guys' fight makes me proud to be from La Grande!
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THEY THINK THIS IS BAD! MY HIGH SCHOOL DID RENT AND IT WAS AMAZING, I DID BACKSTAGE FOR IT! WE SOLD OUT OUR 1500 PERSON THEATRE ON 2/4 OF THE PERFORMANCES AND IT WAS NEARLY FULL THE OTHER NIGHTS!!
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ha ha ha, this is AMAZING!!!! ha ha ha, Mr. Cahil ROCKS!!!!!! I go to La Grande High School for anybody that thinks that this video is awesome, and I'm part of the music programs, and have played in the Pit orchestra.
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I looked it up. It was actually written by THE Steve Martin! That just makes the play awesome right there.
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Kids can do a play and not have to worry about "compromisable standards" I think you're all reading too far into shit.
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i hate standards
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Uh yeah I don't really want to be washed in the blood of anything
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no, I don't speak to imaginary characters. Do you?
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CONGRATULATIONS on getting support from the playwright himself. I do hope you'll post a follow-up video report after the production goes up...! May you all break legs and open minds.
shellbellaz 2 years ago 2
Yeah I'm hoping to do another one after we preform. Although it may be hard to get good video from Picasso's point of view haha.
richie22147 2 years ago
"We are not children. We can think for ourselves!" Exactly. This 53-year-old teacher applauds these students, their director, and Steve Martin. Neither art, nor critical thinking should be banned in high schools. It is the woman and her crew who are trying to ban this who need to grow up.
llippitz 2 years ago 4
Right on!
richie22147 2 years ago
Wow, this video is amazing! All of you cast members, teachers and supporters are tremendous.
I'm blogging about this now and will grab the video. I ran into the story when I saw that Steve Martin has stepped forward to offer financial backing when the show goes on at Eastern Oregon University. That "concerned parent" should mind her own business and her own "kids." You young adults are an inspiration. In the future you must try to stay in LaGrande and change attitudes for the better.
GinnyRED57 2 years ago 3
Thank you!
richie22147 2 years ago