Uploaded November 2022 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
"The change of name from 'Gypsy Robe' to 'Legacy Robe' initiated by the Actors' Equity Association is remarkable. It is a step towards accurate representation of Roma people in mainstream society. We are moved by their honorable choice." -Roma Peoples Project, 2018
What do you do when a classic musical has a title that is an unambiguous racial slur? Well, the answer certainly shouldn't be nothing. Zach Barr (they/them) discusses the history of the term itself, the arguments against changing the title, and what would truly be at stake in making–or not making–this adjustment.
Music in this video is provided by Lobo Loco, and used under a Creative Commons BY-NC-SA license.
"And Now, They Sing" playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4vfdXUW5yrUATqDIsz1d5C8wDdewZflz
For suggesting topics: twitter.com/AdmiralZachBarr
For donations: ko-fi.com/admiralzachbarr
"The change of name from 'Gypsy Robe' to 'Legacy Robe' initiated by the Actors' Equity Association is remarkable. It is a step towards accurate representation of Roma people in mainstream society. We are moved by their honorable choice." -Roma Peoples Project, 2018
What do you do when a classic musical has a title that is an unambiguous racial slur? Well, the answer certainly shouldn't be nothing. Zach Barr (they/them) discusses the history of the term itself, the arguments against changing the title, and what would truly be at stake in making–or not making–this adjustment.
Music in this video is provided by Lobo Loco, and used under a Creative Commons BY-NC-SA license.
"And Now, They Sing" playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4vfdXUW5yrUATqDIsz1d5C8wDdewZflz
For suggesting topics: twitter.com/AdmiralZachBarr
For donations: ko-fi.com/admiralzachbarr
