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Neurodivergent actor wins discrimination lawsuit regarding 'Billy Elliot' termination
“A British Columbia's human rights tribunal has awarded a neurodivergent actor, who was diagnosed with sensory and learning disorders, more than $55,000 after finding that a theatre company discriminated against him because of his disabilities.”
Summer Drag Camp at Local Theatre Ignites Protest and Debate
Debate in Canada has erupted over a children's youth theater hosting a drag summer camp for kids, which provides children with drag makeup kits while they learn how to access their "inner confidence."
Woman details how director sexually abused her and theatre mishandled her claims
“Last week a woman detailed on social media how she was sexually abused by her theatre director when she was a teenager. In addition to posting evidence of how he preyed upon her, she also states how her claims were mishandled by the theatre where he worked.”
Vancouver children's theatre cuts director after bullying, harassment allegations
“A Vancouver theatre company specializing in productions for children has cut ties with its artistic director following allegations of a toxic work environment by dozens of former staff and crew.”