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Teachers in Saskatchewan evacuated students from a theater mid-performance after a drag performer engaged in sexually suggestive acts.
Teachers in Saskatchewan, Canada, were forced to pull their students out of a theater mid-show after a drag performer delivered what they called "shocking and vulgar" behavior in front of minors. The incident took place at the Globe Theatre in Saskatchewan, where educators from Campbell Collegiate decided to evacuate their pupils from a production that was supposed to address Indigenous rights.
The performance, marketed as a satirical comedy aligned with school curricula, veered off course when performer Nick Miami Benz took the stage in sheer clothing. Wearing transparent outfits inappropriate for the age group, Benz performed sexually suggestive movements and made improper physical contact with the audience, according to witnesses.
Teachers expressed outrage that the production's "maturity level" far exceeded its +14 age rating. They stated the walkout was necessary to shield students from what they termed an "unjustified visual assault."
Students documented their mass exit from the theater on social media, posting videos that showed the entire group leaving the venue together. The clips sparked widespread criticism from parents, who called the show an insult to educational values and a misrepresentation of Indigenous culture.
Numerous activists described the performance as "inappropriate" and attacked its content, arguing it contained degrading scenes unsuitable for students. Many online commenters praised the school administration for its quick decision to remove the children, while others condemned what they saw as an insult to women and Indigenous peoples, as well as a failure in age-appropriate content classification.
The school's administration announced plans to file a formal complaint and reassess its partnership with the theater. Officials stressed the need for strict adherence to age ratings and ethical standards in performances aimed at young audiences.