Be sure and check out this article by Dave Murry at The Grand Rapids Press –
Controversial “Top Dog/Underdog,” almost censored at City High, will be performed by Actors’ Theatre
Posted by Dave Murray | The Grand Rapids Press August 25, 2009 10:57AM
A play that was almost censored at City High will soon come to life on a Grand Rapids Community College stage.
“TopDog/Underdog” by Suzan-Lori Parks was the target of a 2007 ruckus in Grand Rapids Public Schools.
“TopDog/Underdog” revolves around two poor inner-city brothers and their experiences with women, crime and racism. The 2002 drama uses vulgarities and profanities more than 100 times. Yes, I counted….
Read the rest of the article here on www.mlive.com –
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