Does the Charter School charge for attending sports events? Or high school plays? If there are costs involved such as renting the building, clean up, printing tickets and programs, paying royalty fees for the music, whom do you think should bear the cost of those items? I do believe it was a high school group that had the first production at the Sharon, and it was not free. I am sure it could be done at a less expensive venue such as the school gym and if enough parents share your concern and express it to the program director then next time the location may be changed. It is ok to say to your child that you support what they are doing but that you will not be able to attend the show this time, wish them the best, and get a review from them when they come home.
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