Less than one month before opening night on their new auditorium stage, Hillsboro High School students were crushed to learn that they would not be allowed to perform their fall play. “She Kills Monsters” was abruptly canceled last week after students said there were complaints about a gay character.
The play follows a high school senior as she learns about her late sister’s life. Along the way, it is implied her sister is gay.
After the school district said the play was “deemed inappropriate for K-12,” students launched a GoFundMe in hopes of putting on the play at a more welcoming venue.
In less than one week, organizers exceeded their $5,000 fundraising goal — raising nearly $21,000 in donations as of Friday afternoon.