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To the Seattle/Tacoma South Sound Theatre Community: We are listening and what we have heard raises concerns. We take such allegations seriously and will work to respond fully and appropriately. John Munn resigned as Managing Artistic Director on the 21st of July and the Board accepted his resignation, but are sufficiently concerned with recent reports that we will proceed as laid out by our policies as they pertain to harassment and discrimination linked HERE.
Regardless of an investigative outcome, the Lakewood Playhouse Board and Staff intend a total redress and training on our harassment and discrimination policies. This will include a public comment for additions and changes, and several members of the local community have already put forth suggestions to assist the Lakewood Playhouse in moving into the future as a community partner and ally. The Lakewood Playhouse strives to return to our purpose of creating engaging live theatre. |
Update as of 9/24/2020: The Lakewood Playhouse will draw from several sources in order to redress and update internal and independent contractor policies and training. One source is the Chicago Theatre Standard that has been recommended by multiple community members, artists, and theatre management professionals. Another source will be recommended best practices and policies that have been implemented in local theatres and non-profits to better educate, inform, protect, and guide the Lakewood Playhouse board, staff, and artists with the goal of providing clarity, transparency, and consistency in communication, policy, and procedure.
We await the conclusion and determination of the third party investigation into reports communicated to the Board of Directors in July. As the investigation is still in progress and in the hands of an investigator and outside legal councel, the Lakewood Playhouse cannot comment or release any statement on its progress or timeline. Thank you for your continued patience. |
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