One parent voices concerns about the subject matter of a high school play.
One individual composes a sensationalized story leading others to think there’s a posse going after the Amity Theater Department.
Yes, Sweeney Todd murders people in his barber chair, but will the Amity Stage flow with blood? – No
Yes, People are the main ingredient in pies sold to townspeople. but will the smell of burning flesh fill the auditorium? – No
Will there be hundreds of angry people with picket signs demanding that the show NOT go on? – highly unlikely.
Robert Kennedy was summoned by the Amity Board of Education prior to its monthly meeting, and by the Superintendent at the end of the school day.
We spoke to Kennedy this afternoon to see what he had to say about his choice of musicals for Amity.
HERE is a video of his candid responses.
WWRS (what would Rob say)? Now you know.
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As expected, the “Group” grew from one parent to 5 or 10, including their church minister who had their say.
The best thing to come out of it is the overwhelming support of the community and one New Yorker who called Kennedy earlier in the day and said he would rent a car and drive to CT to support the play. Howard Sherman who is well known in the NY Theater community (and an Amity Alumnus) reportedly spoke eloquently.
The New York Times Tweeted the story out and it was retweeted by many others who, among other things, called the protest “silly” and “utter nonsense.”
The show will go on, and it will be magnificent!