Dear Civic Community Members and Local Theatre Artists,
We are listening.
The concerns brought forward this week are deeply important and require meaningful and sustained action. Civic is a student in this moment.
We are earnestly studying community feedback in order to learn and best align our actions moving forward with our mission statement and values, as well as the safety and experience of you, our community. As a starting point, we would like to announce the following:
– Civic is hosting a public community forum on Saturday, March 21 at noon on the Main Stage, guided by recognized community advocate, mobilizer and equity leader, Kiantha Duncan, who participated in Civic’s 2024 production of “A Christmas Carol.” Kiantha’s leadership is widespread, participating in numerous boards and advisory committees, including WSU’s The Thomas S. Foley Institute for Public Policy and Public Service and Canopy Credit Union, among others. Additionally, Kiantha also served as the President of NAACP Spokane from 2020-2023.
– The production of “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” is currently on pause as we are listening. Additional communication regarding the future of the production will be announced following the forum. This decision was not made lightly, but we feel it is the only way to authentically integrate potential action steps and learnings that arise in the coming weeks.
– Moving forward, with guidance from an equity leadership consultant, a casting liaison will act as an advocate for inclusion at Civic auditions.
As a prominent local community theatre, our actions matter. We are approaching these topics with the utmost care and willingness to grow and integrate. Not just for now, but for Civic’s legacy.
Thank you.
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