From FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth · Vania Castillo · · 1m 10s
Grand Prairie ISD cancels musical after female student cast in male role
Grand Prairie ISD cancels 'Little Shop of Horrors' after female student lands top male role.
In brief
Grand Prairie ISD cancels 'Little Shop of Horrors' after female student lands top male role. Grand Prairie ISD canceled South Grand Prairie High School's 'Little Shop of Horrors' musical after a female student was cast in the traditionally male role of Seymour. Originally reported by FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth.
Casting decision
Grand Prairie ISD canceled South Grand Prairie High School's 'Little Shop of Horrors' musical after a female student was cast in the traditionally male role of Seymour.
Student's role
Senior Ana Mota, a female student at South Grand Prairie High School, won the lead role of Seymour, traditionally played by a male actor.
District's reason
Grand Prairie ISD cited concerns over the musical's themes involving an abusive relationship and compliance with Senate Bill 12 from 2.
Student's response
Ana Mota says the district attempted to recast her five days after she was awarded the part before canceling the musical entirely.
Next steps
Mota and her mother plan to speak with the Grand Prairie ISD school board next week to reinstate the musical, or take legal action if it's not done.
What it means
Grand Prairie ISD canceled South Grand Prairie High School's 'Little Shop of Horrors' musical after a female student was cast in the traditionally male role of Seymour.
