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  • 1.  Election of 1800 Curse Word Replacement

    Posted 09-08-2017 12:33
    My middle school will be performing the "Election of 1800" from Hamilton.. I'm replacing the lyrics "Shat the bed" with "wet the bed," and "grab a beer with him" to "grab a drink with him." My problem is "I'll be damned." I don't want to stay "I'll be danged" or "I'll be darned" because I think it sounds too southern. I need a replacement word or phrase that probably has the same about of syllables. It just needs to sound good. Any suggestions?

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    Alisha Carson
    Drama Teacher
    Hellstern Middle School



  • 2.  RE: Election of 1800 Curse Word Replacement

    Posted 09-08-2017 12:56
    Are the rights to Hamilton available? Even performing one number like that needs permission, especially if there are choreography or costumes.Cabaret type events can be really problematic because they don't follow copyright rules.

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    Becca Lillias
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  • 3.  RE: Election of 1800 Curse Word Replacement

    Posted 09-08-2017 15:59
    And...if the rights are available then you must ask permission to change the lyrics.

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    Amy Learn
    Ballwin MO
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  • 4.  RE: Election of 1800 Curse Word Replacement

    Posted 09-09-2017 22:45
    I'd use "I'll be BLASTED."  It gives the emotion.

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    Deborah Smith
    Drama Teacher
    DoDEA
    APO AE
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  • 5.  RE: Election of 1800 Curse Word Replacement

    Posted 09-10-2017 08:33
    Excellent advice to obtain permission. Having done that, you might consider using the lyric "I'll be hanged".

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    Vicky Ryden
    Assoc. Drama Director
    John's Creek GA
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