The idea of the piece being controversial was never a major issue
because the reason it was chosen
is, first and most importantly, that
it is a piece of good theatre, wellwritten, with fully developed characters, and a unique storytelling
device woven into the work that
hopefully generates thought as
well as discussion.
outside pressure, I think our society, while it still has a tremendous
way to go, has come to the realization that the LGBTQ community
did not arrive in a spaceship or
have a condition that can be medically cured, but rather that they
are our sisters, our brothers, and
our friends, and they deserve the
same love and respect that every
“For 33 years we have battled the perception of
what theatre for young audiences should be”
“I view this production as we
have with our other New Play
Reading Festival winners, as the
final step of the process of fine
tuning the piece for future presentations,” Fredericks continued.
“Obviously each new director or
designer will have their own individual impact on the piece. This
individual or couple or family deserves.”
Freeman adds, “Unfortunately,
we are not living in a post-homophobic world. Although marriage
equality is slowly progressing
across our country, one set of laws
does not directly correlate with attitudes. At the same time, families
we hope presents it in a form that of all shapes and sizes live their
will allow that opportunity to take lives in every type of community.
place. Regarding the potential for For individuals who fear present-
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