Nudity and Teacher

A news article called " School Tells Teacher to Cover Up" by Jay Handelman was an interesting issue I found on TBO.com. A part time music teacher from Lemon Bay High School, Jason Brenner, is found stripping at night in the musical "The Full Monty" at the Venice Little Theatre. I myself found that a bit hilarious because teachers are suppose to be a bit proper and formal. After discovering this, Lemon Bay administrators inform Brenner that he either stop stripping or turn in a letter of resignation. Administrators wanted their teachers to hold a higher standard since they are teaching fifteen, sixteen years old students, especially when Brenner is not even getting paid for his performance. I agree with the administrators because if I were the parent of these students, I would want my children to look up to teachers that set good examples. Public nudity is not acceptable in public schools.

The artistic-managing director at Venice Little Theatre stated that the show was consisted of a bare bottom scene for only two seconds. The article stated that the show was about an out of work steelworker in Buffalo who strips for a night to help support his family. Though the show shows no signs of drugs, gangs or violent, it could do as great with or without a nude part. Brenner was placed on temporary leave meanwhile he is expected to submit his resignation. Brenner told Assistant Principal Mike Louden that he would probably resigned because he will not stop himself from doing what he love to do. Brenner wants to pursue work as a musical director, vocal coach, and performer. Brenner did not wanted to be a music teacher for a high school to begin with, therefore it was no surprise that he resigned. It is a good opportunity for him to chase after his dreams anyways.

The theatre had no other complaints about the strip finale. Jason Brenner was brave to do what he loves no matter what other people say. In the end, he still had to resign because public schools cannot allow it. Like Jason Brenner, many teachers that are still teaching may not even like their job. I recommend those who are unhappy with their jobs should pursue another career of their dreams, whether it be singing, or stripping.