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Theatre Director Resigns After Predator Catch Video
San Francisco’s Boxcar Theatre announced the resignation of executive director Nick Olivero after online allegations tied him to a predator sting operation.
The Chad Kendall Case and the Urgent Need for Safety Reform in Arts Education
“When trust is broken, students pay the price. The Chad Kendall case shines a harsh light on the urgent need to protect our theatre students from abuse.”
Controversy Surrounds Casting of Quasimodo in West End’s “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” Concert
“ Should disabled roles go only to people with disabilities? The Hunchback of Notre Dame concert’s choice of an able-bodied actor as Quasimodo has ignited a vital conversation about authenticity, inclusion, and representation in theatre.”
New Zealand Entertainer Facing Multiple Sexual Abuse Charges
“A well known New Zealand entertainer is facing criminal charges related to alleged sexual abuse involving a minor.”
Connecticut Theaters Settle Lawsuit Over Abuse of Teen Performers
Four Connecticut community theaters have reached settlements with women who say they were sexually abused as teens in their spaces.
When the Drama Teacher Becomes the Villain: Looking at the Trial of Keith Bates Willie
“In a courtroom in Hobart, Tasmania, a story is unfolding that feels both tragically familiar and deeply personal to anyone who has ever found a home in a high school theatre.”
Helen J. Shen Speaks Out on Maybe Happy Ending Casting Controversy
“This conversation will live much longer than the existence of our show, and I hope to talk about my experience within this moment in time as I keep reflecting on it and learning from it.”
GOP Moves to Rename Kennedy Center Opera House for Melania Trump
“Let the Kennedy Center remain a home for the arts, not a trophy case for whoever happens to hold the pen.”
Theatre, Trust, & Betrayal: The Shocking Allegations Against Nicole Ballew Callaham
“Nicole Ballew Callaham, a South Carolina educator and theatre director, now faces over a dozen charges involving the grooming and abuse of a teenage boy she met through community theatre.”
Defense of Swastikas on Ceiling Sparks Backlash at Connecticut Community Theatre
“The Thomaston Opera House, a place that should feel like a creative home, is making a lot of people feel uncomfortable, unwelcome, and unheard.”
The Final Curtain: How Licensing Violations and Nonprofit Missteps Led to the Closure of Stars Playhouse
“A beloved community theatre has closed its doors. Not because of a lack of passion or audience support, but because of a troubling mix of copyright violations, financial mismanagement, and lost trust.”