EXCLUSIVE: Leaders of IATSE, which represents thousands of theatrical stage workers across the country, today acknowledged the union’s role in failing to upend “systemic racism in the arts and ente…
signed by more than 300 underrepresented stage performers, calling on theaters, executives, casting directors, agents, critics and unions to topple the theatrical industry’s “house of cards built on white fragility and supremacy.”
“Please know we are listening to you as you rightly demand equality, inclusion, diversity, fairness, opportunity and respect,” the IATSE leaders said, noting that the Preamble to IATSE’s Constitution and Bylaws “clearly states” that the purpose of the union is “To achieve, by organization and mutual endeavor, the improvement of the social and economic conditions of employees” in the theatrical and entertainment community.
“Upending systemic racism in the arts and entertainment industry will demand humility, ownership, accountability, and a lot of hard work,” they wrote. “It’s going to take our entire community coming together to create real, lasting, change. To this end, we call for an immediate industry-wide discussion to begin to address these issues and change the culture of the arts community. It should encompass Labor, Management, Artists, Industry Professionals and Leaders.
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