Theatre group fears proposed Alabama drag ban would cancel school plays

Theatre group fears proposed Alabama drag ban would cancel school plays

The Alabama House of Representatives passed a bill last week that would ban drag performances in schools and public libraries. But it could also impact theater productions statewide.

Proposed Alabama drag ban could impact high school theater productions

House Minority Leader Scott Stadthagen, R-Hartselle, speaks with staff on the floor of the Alabama Senate on Feb. 4, 2025 in Montgomery, Alabama. The Alabama Legislature began its 2025 session on Tuesday. His bill to ban drag performances in schools and libraries may also effect theater production, but he says he is working with an unnamed senator on an amendment to protect theater productions. (Brian Lyman/Alabama Reflector)The Alabama House of…

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