To the audience:

We hope that you will not view this play as typical of Lesbian relationships -- because it is not. The social roles imposed upon the characters often results in personal and human tragedy. As we work to free all women from the myths and stereotypes presented in this play, we hope that you will remember it is a fictional work.

We object to the presentation of The Killing of Sister George because it is the only example of Lesbian relationships to have been presented at Iowa State University. The assumption is made that Lesbian relationships require a heterosexual model and therefore love between women as women is an impossibility. Further, it is assumed that destructive and childish, sado-masochistic relationships between two women are the norm. Relationships of this nature are atypical and regardless of the sex of the persons involved, often result in destruction.

This play may leave the impression that Lesbian relationships are doomed because they are Lesbian relationships. If you are interested in another view, our view as Lesbians, may we recommend Lesbian/Woman by Phyllis Lyon & Del Martin which will be reviewed January 31, at 3:30 in the Memorial Union.

Thank you,
Lesbian Alliance
P.O. Box 1287
I.S.U. Station

[If you did not arrive at this page via the newspaper image of this article, it is available here: The Killing of Sister George Protest]