Wednesday, October 18 2017
The Boy Scouts have decided to let girls into their program, sparking mixed reactions. The Girl Scouts see this as a calculated business maneuver. We go through the decision and hear multiple perspectives. Then, Matthew Bourne’s adaption of the Oscar winning film 'The Red Shoes'. The world-renowned choreographer tells us about his dance theatre production about to open at the Belk Theatre.
Last week, the Boy Scouts of America announced that the group would now begin allowing girls to participate in its programming, sparking varied responses from members, parents, young women and the Girl Scouts of America.
The reaction has been mixed, from excited young women who want to go for the highly prestigious Eagle Scout, to the Girl Scouts, who see the move as a calculated business maneuver to increase enrollment.
We’ll go through the decision and get reaction from an Eagle Scout who has co-founded an organization striving for equality through the Boy Scouts of America, the CEO of the Mecklenburg County area Girl Scouts organization and a reporter who has talked to several girls about the recent decision.
Guests:
Angela Woods, Girl Scouts of America, Hornets' Nest Council CEO
Justin Wilson, Executive Director of Scouts for Equality, and an Eagle Scout, 2002
Yasmeen Khan, WNYC Reporter
The new production of ‘The Red Shoes,’ beginning Tuesday at the Blumenthal Performing Arts’ Belk Theatre, is an adaptation of the Academy Award winning dance film by the same name from 1948.
Matthew Bourne, world renowned choreographer has adapted the story for the stage, where it has been seen in London, Broadway, LA, and now, Charlotte.
Matthew Bourne (or Sir Matthew Bourne, for he has been knighted for his work in dance) joins Mike Collins to talk about ‘The Red Shoes’ and more.
Guest:
Matthew Bourne, director and choreographer of 'The Red Shoes'