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ACLU sues ‘Rent’-canceling high school

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 20:17:28 +0000

(Newport Beach, California) The American Civil Liberties Union has filed suit against Corona del Mar High School, accusing officials of fostering a homophobic and sexist atmosphere.

The lawsuit(...)

‘Rent’ back on at Calif. HS

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 15:34:11 +0000

(Newport Beach, California) Students at Corona del Mar High School will be allowed to stage a production of the play “Rent” after all.

Earlier this month drama advisor Ron Martin complained that(...)

Teacher accuses principal of nixing ‘Rent’ over gay characters

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 19:51:45 +0000

(Newport Beach, California) Drama students at Corona del Mar High School were busy Wednesday learning the lines and music to “You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown” after “Rent” the spring musical(...)

Ruby-Sachs: Gay Plays Promote Tolerance

ERubySachs — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 15:51:25 +0000

Last week I went to see a production of Stupid Kids. You know, the John C. Russell play about four kids in a 1980s American high school that has been produced and re-produced over and over(...)

‘Rent’ brings down the curtain on Broadway run

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 16:58:44 +0000

They cheered, they cried and gave the show a standing ovation even before the first note was sung. Broadway said goodbye Sunday to “Rent,” 12 years and 5,124 performances after it first became a rock musical with a message for theatergoers of all ages. “Like we did when we opened, we dedicate this performance to [...]