Grandstreet Theatre releases statement after attendees allegedly harass Black actors
Grandstreet Theatre is calling for community betterment after show attendees allegedly harassed Black actors and used a racist slur.
“We are deeply saddened and disappointed by the insensitive behavior exhibited by some members of our community towards our visiting actors who have come here to share their talents,” Grandstreet Theatre said in a Monday social media post.
Grandstreet Theatre hosts eight mainstage productions a year and multiple theater classes for kids K-12.
CHRISTINE COMPTON, INDEPENDENT RECORD
The local theater released its statement online in two parts: first, a call for betterment on Monday that apologized to the actors, and second, a brief explanation of the racist harassment on Wednesday.
The harassment has happened multiple times over the summer, Grandstreet Theatre said.
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The first of two community postings by Grandstreet Theatre.
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“One such instance occurred following a performance, when an actor was directly confronted by an audience
