# 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.
- Title: Grand Prairie ISD cancels musical after female student cast…
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: grand prairie isd, little shop of horrors, south grand prairie high school, ana mota, senate bill 12, musical production, news, local, Grand, Prairie, ISD, cancels
- Source: FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth — https://fox4news.com/news/grand-prairie-isd-cancels-musical-after-female-student-lands-top-male-role
- Author: Vania Castillo
- Published: 2026-10-13T00:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: grand prairie isd, little shop of horrors, south grand prairie high school, ana mota, senate bill 12, musical production, news, local
## 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.
## Key takeaway

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.