Friday, March 6, 2009

There is no place for hate in our schools.

I just received this from a PFLAG employee. I know I'll be there!

Show your support for Reading and Canton HS Performances of the Laramie Project!
The Rev. Fred Phelps of the Westboro Baptist Church has announced protests for the March 13 performance of the Laramie Project at Reading HS and the March 20 performance of the Laramie Project at Canton HS. Please show your support for GLBT students, allies and the drama club performers by attending the performances in Reading and Canton!
The most powerful thing for the performers, students and faculty in the schools to see are Sold Out shows filled with supporters!
The Reading Memorial High School Drama Club Laramie Project is at 7:30 pm on March 12, 13, and 14.
Tickets are reserved seating, available only by advance purchase. Send a check made out to RMHS Drama for $10 for adults, or $7 for students or seniors, to RMHS Drama, PO Box 432, Reading, MA 01867. Enclose a stamped, self addressed envelope to have your tickets mailed to you. Specify performance date and number of tickets, and include a phone number. Reading Memorial High School is located at 62 Oakland Rd., near Route 28, in Reading, MA.
The Canton High School Drama Club Laramie Project is
Friday, March 20th @ 7pm at the Canton HS auditorium and Saturday, March 21st @ 7pm at the Canton HS auditorium

Adult tickets are $10
Student tickets are $8
Tickets will be sold at the door only.

The Laramie Project, based on
true events, tells the story of a young gay man who was beaten and killed in a hate crime, and the aftermath of the murder and its effects on the community of Laramie, Wyoming. The play was created from interviews of many residents of the town and explores issues of "bigotry and tolerance, fear and courage, hate and hope."
We can send a powerful message to Rev. Phelps -- that Massachusetts is no place for hate! Show your support for these courageous and talented youth by going to their shows!

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