Copley High School Cancels 'She Kills Monsters' Over Vetting Procedure, Students Offered Roles in 'Alice in Wonderland'

Copley High School in Summit County, Ohio, canceled its production of the play 'She Kills Monsters,' prompting backlash from students and parents. Superintendent Aimee Kirsch stated the cancellation was due to a failure to follow proper vetting procedures, not because of the play's gay themes. Students who had been cast in the canceled play were subsequently offered parts in a newly approved production of 'Alice in Wonderland.' The decision has sparked ongoing fallout, with students and parents pushing back against the district's action. The incident highlights tensions over school theater selections and censorship concerns. The source material references a report from the Akron Beacon Journal (via Yahoo) and includes a link to a Hollywood Reporter article about a separate matter involving Elon Musk, which is not directly related to the Copley controversy. No further details on the vetting process or the specific objections to 'She Kills Monsters' were provided in the source.