Local student is being denied the role for not be assigned male at birth. Now they’ve decided that Oklahoma is too controversial of a play and includes graphic scenes not fit for minors so they’re pulling the whole show. Bunch of asshats at Sherman, TX ISD.
Edit: I will try to answer any comments I can. I do not personally know the student. I can’t really speak for trans folks as I’m just an ally who wants better for this kiddo and all trans people.
the doubtfire reference is a bad one imo because dad is earnestly trying to support but not really able to come up with relevant concepts
but the article does say
“Because Max identifies as a transgender male, he could no longer be cast as the male lead.”
link to real article: https://www.kxii.com/2023/11/06/sherman-high-school-transgender-student-loses-lead-theater-role-over-gender-policy/
link to newsweek coverage:
https://www.newsweek.com/transgender-student-lose-role-play-over-gender-policy-1841739
But honestly this is the most “utter bullshit” part:
> SISD said there is no policy on how students are assigned to roles, but for this production, the gender of the role as identified in the script will be used for casting. This may not apply to future productions.
#howbowdah