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Exploring Absurdity in Musical Storytelling

This chapter explores the absurdist musical Amelia Perez, focusing on its lead character, a trans Mexican cartel boss. The discussion highlights the controversy surrounding a specific scene involving the lawyer, as the speakers debate the balance between creative risk and the reinforcement of negative stereotypes in musical theatre.

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