(August 14, 2017—New York, NY)
Following the domestic terrorism led by white supremacists that took place in Charlottesville this past weekend, SDC Members went to work in rehearsal halls, classrooms, and theatres in every community across the country. The Union condemns these acts of violence, hatred, and bigotry, and our thoughts are with the victims and their families. In this moment, we remind our Members that the Union and its Membership have a great deal of influence, responsibility, and decision-making power. In the creative enterprise of making theatre, we can use our art to reflect the great diversity of our nation and advocate for the respect and appreciation of all differences in ethnicity, gender, age, national origin, ability, sexual orientation and identity, education, and religion.

In Solidarity,

Pam MacKinnon
President

Michael John Garces
Diversity and Inclusion
Committee Co-Chair

Seret Scott
Diversity and Inclusion
Committee Co-Chair