Friday, January 14, 2011

Ah...you can always depend upon Tennessee

Think Progress:

Tennessee Tea Party Demands School Curriculum Not Focus Too Much On The ‘Minority Experience’


You know, as I read this I'm reminded that in my play The Girl in the Boat, there is a fleeting reference to a never-seen character named José. When the play was produced in the insane state, I was asked to change the name, on the grounds that apparently, there were no Mexicans in Knoxville, Tennessee. Somewhat to my later chagrin, I agreed.

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