A Pennsylvania school board sparked debate after rejecting a proposal for The Addams Family musical at its area high school, citing several 'dark themes.'
A Pennsylvania high school axedfrom its 2024 musical selection, with school board members claiming the popular comedy play is inappropriate for school and promotes"bad values."
The board itself voted 7 to 2 against hosting the play for the 2024 high school performance, with board members Robb Faller and Michelle Bucks voting in favor of the play.Critics alleged the performance, due to"dark themes," violent content and instances of self-harm and smoking, would be problematic for a public audience.
The March 14 Northern Lebanon School District board meeting led to discussion about the Addams Family musical proposed for the district's play.Elaborating on his decision, he noted the play's script contains several"songs, scenes, lines and phrases" he didn't want to"promote" within the district or give students the impression that such behaviors are acceptable.
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