Watertown students, parents protest superintendent’s decision to cancel ‘Flashdance’ musical

Watertown School District replaces ‘Flashdance’ musical after spring concert controversy

Months after drawing national headlines for banning an instrumental band piece tied to LGBTQ+ history, the Watertown Unified School District is facing renewed community pushback after scrapping plans to stage “Flashdance” as this year’s high school spring musical.

Watertown school officials cancel 'Flashdance' spring musical

Interim Superintendent James Feil made the decision last week, leaving many students and families frustrated after a similar move regarding the school’s band concert last spring.

Watertown students, parents protest superintendent’s decision to cancel ‘Flashdance’ musical

On Monday, students and parents gathered for a protest and show of support for Watertown High School's music department after the school's production of "Flashdance" was canceled by Interim Superintendent James Feil.Music student Kennedy Grulke voiced frustration over the cancellation."I'm honestly sick to my stomach that this is the type of school board and superintendent that we have, because you're breaking a lot of kids' dreams here," Grulke…