Inappropriate Production
I read the script to “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.” Mandi Matchinga is reportedly confused about what exactly is inappropriate about the show. $1700 worth of taxpayers’ money could have gone to a play with a story line, character development and something to think about.
Instead, this play appears to be a platform for showcasing, as evidenced from quotes from the play:
“Miss Logainne . . . is head of the Gay-Straight Alliance at her elementary school.”
“It will ruin your complexion all because of my unfortunate erection.”
“That’s so retarded.”
“We hate losers which is why we discipline. God hates losers because losers do not know how to win.”
“Jesus Christ, what about me?”
Carl Dad and Dan Dad, the gay parents of Schwarzy: “I’m so stressed by my stress, I just want to up and vomit.”
Jesus appears on the stage of this spelling bee: “Dear Jesus.” “Praise Jesus.” Commentary on Pope Benedict, and finally, to top the references and appearance of Jesus, a reference to our country: “I hope you still love me, America. America, I gave it my best try. But if you still don’t love me, America, I understand why. You hate losers. So do I. I’m a loser, so goodbye.”
Nice take on America, Mandi. Maybe Ms. Allen and Ms. Machinga should search for a play that features Allah or Mohammed, but maybe not on taxpayers’ dime and maybe because the consequences would much harsher than just disappointed students.
Elizabeth Moll
Hambden Township
