[media id=1599] [media id=1600] I linked up the story of Wilton High and the principal that wouldn't let the students put on an Iraq War play becaus
June 17, 2007

 icon Download icon Download I linked up the story of Wilton High and the principal that wouldn't let the students put on an Iraq War play because of one complaint...ABC news did a segment on it and showed part of the production after it found a new home...

But even as 15 student actors were polishing the script and perfecting their accents for a planned April performance, the school principal last week canceled the play, titled "Voices in Conflict," citing questions of political balance and context. 

The NY Times covered it also: Canceled by Principal, Student Play Is Headed to Off Broadway. I'm sure if a play was canceled about the baby Jesus, Bill Donohue would be getting his freak on...

(h/t Scarce)

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