Bend, Snap, and Steal the Show – Legally Blonde at Super Summer Theatre
Steve and Sandra Huntsman have traded fairy-tale castles for Harvard Law casebooks, producing a high-energy, unapologetically pink Legally Blonde: The Musical at Super Summer Theatre. Both veterans of the 2012 production, the couple reimagined the show with LED walls, rapid-fire scene changes, and a cast selected from nearly 180 auditionees. Sandra pulls double duty as both Paulette and costume designer, wrangling quick changes that clock under 30 seconds. Steve directs the fast-paced staging, likening it to “a train in motion.” The Huntsmans aimed for a female-forward, modern, and community-driven piece—one that audiences have embraced with near-sellout performances. Beyond the laughs and choreography, they stress the show’s message: Elle Woods wins not by changing herself, but by being smart, kind, and true to who she is.
Rita Bitch – From “Hereditary” Monologue to Carving Knife Comedy
In the drag competition Drag Royale, Rita Bitch carved her name—literally and figuratively—into audience memory. She recalls her standout “I am your mother” monologue from Hereditary, which drew an unexpected wave of fan connection, as well as a roast performance she deemed her funniest work to date. Rita prides herself on delivering more than surface spectacle—balancing raw emotion with biting humor. For her, the competition wasn’t just about stage time, but about backstage camaraderie: bonding with fellow queens, trading stories, and pushing each other creatively. While some competitors came to the roast with “plastic knives,” she brought a “full-on carving knife”—a metaphor for her commitment to going all in.
Trans Troop Purge & Kim Davis Redux
The Pentagon has brought back anti-transgender military rules, ordering anyone diagnosed with gender dysphoria to serve only in their birth-assigned sex or be discharged. The policy, rolled out earlier this year, gave active-duty members until June 6 and reserves until July 7 to self-identify, with commanders then having 30 days to start separation paperwork. The Air Force is leading the push, often targeting service members with 15–18 years of experience—close enough to retirement to lose their pensions, Tricare, and lifetime benefits. Advocates call it “targeted attrition,” arguing it’s less about readiness and more about purging decorated troops from the ranks.