ROCK (SPOKEN)
"The word Homo is defined as "any member of the genus homo, which indicates same or likeness". Some say homosexuality stems from nothing but myth and superstition. Yet the belief that a human can be turned into a "homo" has persisted from the dark ages to this very time. Today, with compassion and acceptance, all types of people can embrace diversity. But not so long ago, revealing your true self to the world, could be really, really scary!"

(Three backup singers enter...male cast members in drag: Jack, Elton & Radar. Old Rock removes his ascot, smoking jacket and grey wig to become young Rock Dale, troubled teen. The music from the record player swells to fill the entire theatre. The stage is now flooded with wild disco lighting.)

ROCK
Confused, misunderstood
Teased by my neighborhood
Felt like I did not belong

I danced to my different drum
Waited for role models to come
Heroes to make me strong

JACK, ELTON, GILBERT
This rebel had a mighty cause

ROCK
Stuck in Kansas, but dreaming of Oz

My childhood wish
To dish out the dish
The freedom to swish

ALL
I was a teenage homo
I was a teenage homo

(Dance break)

ROCK
I kept it quite hush hush
Cute boys might make me blush
I tried so hard to conform

My secret I dared not speak
Who would wanna be called a freak?
My soul, a raging storm

JACK, ELTON, GILBERT
Repression was a heavy load

ROCK
Ticking bomb that's about to explode

The world wants to sneer,
I'm living in fear,
I'm here and I'm queer

ALL
I was a teenage homo
I was a teenage homo
I was a teenage homo
I was a teenage homo!

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