As a former English and drama teacher, I can say with some expertise that Season 1 of English Teacher was a humorous but accurate portrayal of what it’s like educating the youths. The second season, which is now streaming, ups the comedic stakes. Because nothing is more dramatic (and hilarious) than drama kids—except maybe their drama teacher. In this case, that’s Evan Marquez, played by the show’s creator and star Brian Jordan Alvarez.

Three minutes into the premiere, I had tears in my eyes from laughing so hard. Right away, the team at Morrison-Hensley High is embarking on my well-trodden ground of putting on a play with the kids. And the play English teacher Evan has chosen to put on with his intrepid students? Angels in America by Tony Kushner.

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