Think, Pair, Swear
Matilda (with Special Guest: Dalton Pittenger!)
Anticipatory Set: As if putting on a public school theater production wasn’t hard enough, now all over the United States parents and school boards are getting them censored or banned. Masks, queer kids, books and now the performing arts. Next up, football. Ha. Sure, Jan. Dalton shares a story about the blood sacrifice a student made from the musical Snoopy.
Getting schooled: Justin confuses Emma Thompson with Emma Stone. Nobody’s parents think their child is a miracle. Lots of children dance towards the 4th wall, and it makes Justin and Dalton uncomfortable. For some reason “When I Grow Up” makes Ronnie cry. Miss Trunchbull is a master at building obstacle courses and redecorating the cafeteria overnight but can’t find a decent bra. Matilda gives Carrie White a run for her money, but without the body count.
Exit ticket: A teacher needs advice on how to handle a parent whose kid didn’t get into the talent show and who is sending emails ruining their weekend. Why. Why open a parent email over a weekend? Just don’t. No parent emails over a weekend with something nice to say.
Anticipatory Set: As if putting on a public school theater production wasn’t hard enough, now all over the United States parents and school boards are getting them censored or banned. Masks, queer kids, books and now the performing arts. Next up, football. Ha. Sure, Jan. Dalton shares a story about the blood sacrifice a student made from the musical Snoopy.
Getting schooled: Justin confuses Emma Thompson with Emma Stone. Nobody’s parents think their child is a miracle. Lots of children dance towards the 4th wall, and it makes Justin and Dalton uncomfortable. For some reason “When I Grow Up” makes Ronnie cry. Miss Trunchbull is a master at building obstacle courses and redecorating the cafeteria overnight but can’t find a decent bra. Matilda gives Carrie White a run for her money, but without the body count.
Exit ticket: A teacher needs advice on how to handle a parent whose kid didn’t get into the talent show and who is sending emails ruining their weekend. Why. Why open a parent email over a weekend? Just don’t. No parent emails over a weekend with something nice to say.