Welcome to the other side of the rainbow! Here, the IGGPPC staff will be answering a few questions about the theme of this month’s pen pal round – Somewhere Over the Rainbow! Join us for a world of color, musicals, and in celebration of Pride month!

Summer

What’s your favorite color?
PURPLE!

Our theme is “Somewhere Over the Rainbow”, a song from the musical The Wizard of Oz. What’s your favorite song from a musical?
I HAVE TO PICK JUST ONE? Not possible! Wait For It from Hamilton is a current fav.

Steena

What’s your favorite color?
Dark, piney green

Our theme is “Somewhere Over the Rainbow”, a song from the musical The Wizard of Oz. What’s your favorite song from a musical?
Neither of these are my favorite musicals but I sing Cool Rider from Grease 2 and Springtime For Hitler & Germany from The Producers more than one would suppose.

Kim/Peachy

What’s your favorite color?
All of them! OK, OK…Aqua, bright pink, black, silver.

Our theme is “Somewhere Over the Rainbow”, a song from the musical The Wizard of Oz. What’s your favorite song from a musical?
*whispers* I don’t really like musicals. If I had to choose one, probably “America” from West Side Story

Mafalda

What’s your favorite color?
Coral and petrol blue!

Our theme is “Somewhere Over the Rainbow”, a song from the musical The Wizard of Oz. What’s your favorite song from a musical?
My Favorite Things – The Sound of Music

Kara

What’s your favorite color?
Somewhere between fuchsia and magenta. ELECTRIC

Our theme is “Somewhere Over the Rainbow”, a song from the musical The Wizard of Oz. What’s your favorite song from a musical?
“Christmas Bells” From RENT. Singing all 20 parts at the same time is my favorite.

Joanna

What’s your favorite color?
Green! And pink! And yellow! And purple! (I can’t just pick one, okay?)

Our theme is “Somewhere Over the Rainbow”, a song from the musical The Wizard of Oz. What’s your favorite song from a musical?
Oooh this is a tough one. My favorite MUSICAL is Singing in the Rain, but my favorite single SONG from a musical…..eesh I can’t pick. But I’ll admit that I find myself singing “Oklahoma” from the musical of the same name like, a lot. And I’ve only been there once! Ooh no wait, Make ‘Em Laugh from Singing in the Rain!

Amanda

What’s your favorite color?
Blue, Sea Colors, Black

Our theme is “Somewhere Over the Rainbow”, a song from the musical The Wizard of Oz. What’s your favorite song from a musical?
I have to choose ONE? Hmm. I don’t know that it’s necessarily my favorite, but I keep getting it stuck in my head: The Sexy Getting Ready Song from Crazy Ex-Girlfriend.

Here’s how we’re taking part in or supporting LGBTQIA+ initiatives in our local areas!

  • The company I work at does a lot of Pride awareness and such. They handed out little rainbow ribbons to pin on your cubicle or wear; it’s neat to see little hints of Pride scattered around the building!
  • I may attend [the local] festival this year, but, even if I can’t make it, I donate to local orgs that provide resources to the LGBT community here.
  • Someone shared a thing on Facebook about wearing “Free Mom Hugs” shirts to a pride parade, and I think that’s an awesome idea. I don’t know that I’ll make it out this year, but hopefully next year I can!
  • [My city] has a great LGBT community and tons of Pride! I hope to get out and celebrate with my friends and family.
  • I represented my organization at our Pride booth on the 1st! 🙂
  • I love our local Pride parade but it’s in July and this year I’m out of town for it. I plan to find an initiative in June that I can support though, and am particularly passionate about programs for youth.

We want to wish a happy pride to all our LGBTQIA+ Iggles!