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Source: The Wrap
Finding out that it has been decided for us that Rockettes will be performing at the Presidential inauguration makes me feel embarrassed and disappointed, wrote one Rockette
Itay Hod | December 22, 2016 @ 9:43 PM
The Radio City Rockettes dancers are pushing back after being told they must perform at Donald Trumps inauguration, TheWrap has learned.
The announcement by parent company Madison Square Garden Company boss James Dolan on Thursday quickly spread through social media and sparked outrage among some Rockettes and members of the Broadway community.
Phoebe Pearl, a Rockette, wrote on her private Instagram account, according to Perez Hilton:
I usually dont use social media to make a political stand but I feel overwhelmed with emotion. Finding out that it has been decided for us that Rockettes will be performing at the Presidential inauguration makes me feel embarrassed and disappointed. The women I work with are intelligent and are full of love and the decision of performing for a man that stands for everything were against is appalling. I am speaking for just myself but please know that after we found out this news, we have been performing with tears in our eyes and heavy hearts. We will not be forced! #notmypresident
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Read more: http://www.thewrap.com/radio-city-rockettes-embarrassed-trump-inauguration-command-performance/
Liberal_in_LA
(44,397 posts)RKP5637
(67,107 posts)NastyRiffraff
(12,448 posts)Being forced to entertain this odious sexual predator.
oldtime dfl_er
(6,931 posts)is doing an action alert. Feel free to join us:
The Rockettes of Radio City Music Hall fame are being contractually forced into performing at the inauguration of the sexual predator.
The year-round Rockettes are under contract. Unfortunately they have no say in where/when they perform. Their union (American Guild of Variety Artists) is threatening to fire and/or sue any high kicker who refuses to perform on January 20th.
To stand up for the rights of these women to not have to celebrate a man who is a serial sex offender:
Email the following:
feedbackradiocity@MSG.com
or Call AGVA (American Guild of Variety Artists): 212-675-1003
SammyWinstonJack
(44,130 posts)Dave Starsky
(5,914 posts)I hope their dues are reasonable.
world wide wally
(21,742 posts)TeamPooka
(24,223 posts)Tanuki
(14,918 posts)for the courageous women of the Rockettes who are speaking out against being coerced to violate their principles, personal conscience, and basic dignity. It was sickening to read the MSG management's statement that it was an "honor" to be invited. Yeah, it's such an honor that nobody in the entertainment industry will touch it with a 10 foot pole, unless forced into it against their will under pain of being fired if they refuse. It just magnifies Trump's longstanding habit of using women's bodies with or without their consent, just because he is in a position of power. If anyone is interested in sending a message to MSG Entertainment by boycotting their brands and partners until they "Free the Rockettes":
http://www.themadisonsquaregardencompany.com/our-brands.html
FarCenter
(19,429 posts)Also the Cleveland Indians that are owned by his brother.
RedWedge
(618 posts)The union did remind Rockettes that they are employees under contract and can be fired for not showing up, although it sounds like this is now an optional performance.
Cha
(297,180 posts)Control-Z
(15,682 posts)"We will not be forced! #notmypresident
Cha
(297,180 posts)I Am #ABWisdom ?@adbridgeforth · 36m36 minutes ago
#NotMyPresident
Thank you, Control-Z
True Dough
(17,303 posts)He'd be ready to do a lot of grabbing. And, of course, they'd just let him because he's rich and famous, AND the leader of the United States!
progressoid
(49,988 posts)Like really close to them to see how well they kick.
I don't think its assault if it was during a performance.
ailsagirl
(22,896 posts)It's coercion--
They're not indentured servants
Ilsa
(61,694 posts)Act, like strapping on fake penises under the fancy skirts. All of them could speak in a deep voice, and insist on being called Mike.
That would be enough to get Trumputin to turn away.
Great idea!
"Hey Trump, the Rockettes have rockets under their skirt for ya!"
Ilsa
(61,694 posts)Really, he'll tweet that they are all guys and that women couldn't kick that high.
MFM008
(19,806 posts)That day.
Very sick.
bravenak
(34,648 posts)Mc Mike
(9,114 posts)I love the drumpf manson motion pics in you sig line, brave.
maddiemom
(5,106 posts)I smile every time. Brilliant bit of work .
Mc Mike
(9,114 posts)Hugin
(33,135 posts)The performers.
Which hasn't been much, if anything.
uponit7771
(90,335 posts)Cha
(297,180 posts)Response to Cha (Reply #18)
Pacifist Patriot This message was self-deleted by its author.
Cha
(297,180 posts)Rockettes getting out of their indentured servitude without being fired.
Achilleaze
(15,543 posts)It's what any decent person would do.
underpants
(182,788 posts)Grins
(7,217 posts)So presidential.
Were Kilgore College Rangerettes not available...?
ailsagirl
(22,896 posts)Despicable
Ilsa
(61,694 posts)I remember how the media tried to keep us from seeing his car pelted with rotten eggs and tomatoes and people yelling "hail to the thief".
TygrBright
(20,759 posts)... so that when the kickline is in order, they can spell out "Grab This, Asshole" and/or "Fuck Trump."
Betcha they don't get "command performanced" again.
helpfully,
Bright
NBachers
(17,108 posts)Can anyone get an office fax number for Radio City Music Hall?
The fax number for the American Guild of Variety Artists is (212)633-0097.
My fax:
Dear American Guild of Variety Artists,
I am writing to strongly protest your activity in forcing The Rockettes to perform at serial sex predator Don Trump's inauguration.
Unions are supposed to support their members. The American Guild of Variety Artists is threatening to fire or sue any Rockette who refuses to perform, under duress and in violation of her conscience & beliefs, at the sham inauguration ceremony. Given Trump's abuse of labor and the people who work for him, it is unconscionable that you would even consider performing for this pig. This is not what labor unions are about.
The Rockettes are a beloved American institution. You are mistreating The Rockettes and ruining their image by forcing them to perform for this corrupt offender.
Support the Rockettes. Support the majority of Americans who voted against Trump for president. Cancel the performance.
Thank you,
NBachers
San Francisco
Initech
(100,068 posts)A baker refusing to bake a cake for a gay couples' wedding. This bullshit is going around Twitter and Facebook. It is not the same thing!
Dark n Stormy Knight
(9,760 posts)I am absolutely appalled to hear that you are FORCING women to, in effect, support a man who has admitted to FORCING himself on women. An uninvited kiss or pussy grab is absolutely sexual assault! Thats a lot or FORCING women to do or endure things they object to.
If you do not rescind this abusive command, I will never buy another ticket to any of your events and will look into who is associated with you and will band together with other people of conscience to boycott all.
I doubt they will care, but at least we've made our position clear.
LT TX
(104 posts)They could always perform with their back to Trump. Just a thought. That way the union couldn't say they didn't "perform."
Kingofalldems
(38,454 posts)RiverStone
(7,228 posts)Power and courage to this brave woman for speaking out!
I wonder if they refuse to participate in the celebration of a sexual predator, will they be supported by their employer? We hope so!!!