<p>IMHO</p>
<p>Theatre and acting and story telling is about the human condition - in all it’s conditions - the good, the bad, the ugly, and all shades in between - and yes, the sexual. My daughter, age 18 has not yet been put in a situation with any nudity involved - and at this point the decision would only revolve around her own ability to handle it emotionally and would be her decision - would have nothing to do with morality or religion. At a younger age we of course would be hesitant - but because of the harm it might do her, how it might make her feel or expose her to something she isn’t ready for, not for any religious reason. She has had however many occasions to let some profanity rip and has done so with no hesitation and no ill effects, except maybe a slightly shocked father!</p>
<p>We are Jewish and if we had limited her to the local kids Jewish junior theatre which doesnt have rehearsals on Friday night or Saturday it would have enormously limited her opportunities. Would this have been a bad thing - of course not - I know families who’ve made this decision and I respect it. But, this profession is intensely difficult and she’s extremely dedicated - I wanted to give her every opportunity. </p>
<p>I also know that I have raised a giving, mature, moral, beautiful human being who has immense empathy for other people. A lot of this I attribute to her theatre experiences. I also know that she has her Judaism and community to rely on for wisdom and strength, without any resentment because the religion’s rules wouldn’t let her take a job. I wouldn’t change a thing- but is a very personal decision. The truth is she could never be an adult actor who didn’t work on Friday night or Saturday, so I never saw a point in enforcing that on her as a kid.</p>
<p>Just my 2 cents.</p>