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New West Kootenay musical uses puppets to talk about sex education

G Rated is for kids ages 10-13 and their parents
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Nadine Tremblay and Phil Loosley pose with characters from G Rated, a musical about sex education. Photo: Tyler Harper

Norbert thinks talking about sex is a little funny, maybe a bit gross and definitely cringe.

He’s 12 years old, the age when everyone — his dad, teachers and best friend — wants to start addressing the S-word.

But they don’t really know how. Norbert’s dad compares it to pizza, while his teachers describe it as either a biological imperative or an expression of romance.

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Tyler Harper

About the Author: Tyler Harper

I’m editor-reporter at the Nelson Star, where I’ve worked since 2015.
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