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This Drama teacher is taking absolutely no sh*t from a homophobic mom

A mother was aghast to learn her daughter was being taught drama by — get this — a  gay man , but this drama teacher has got the last laugh. The pearl-clutching mum, whose two kids were enrolled in Michael Neri’s performing arts school, demanded her deposit back in a strongly-worded note she sent Neri, after discovering he’s gay. Neri runs the Talking Props Theater School and shared the correspondence: “Hi Michael. Following our chat this week I have decided that _ and _ will not be attending class on Monday. You have a strong reputation for performing arts which encouraged me to sign my children up for classes. “I have recently learned of your lifestyle and as a Christian I cannot allow my children to be influenced by unconventional ideas. It is our belief that a man should marry a woman. I look forward to receiving my deposit which you may post to me via cheque. Regards _.” As you could imagine, the note didn’t sit well with Neri. He felt compelled to clap bac...