Wednesday, June 25, 2008

Tackling homophobia

by James Neeley, Examiner Staff Writer
The Peterborough Examiner, Canada

In poignant, at times offensive language, a stage production by PCVS theatre students tackled homophobia to inspire tolerance.

The Coming Out Proud production, developed and written by the Grade 9 theatre class, took an honest and powerful look at the controversial topic.

The students used first-hand accounts of homophobia from classmates and friends to help develop the script.

The students have gone through a journey in their own lives during the production, Hughes said, explaining it forced them to confront homophobia, discuss it with classmates and parents.

"We have helped make the school safer," she said. "And cool to be who you are."

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