Process for Rehearsing and Performing Intimate Contact (downloadable pdf) from the Conservatory at DePaul University. Preview: At The Theatre School, we train actors to be bold, to live moment-to-moment in the given circumstances of the material, while being equally vigilant in ensuring… Read more ›
Statement on Harassment – The Lilly Awards In December of 2014, Attorney Norman Siegel, and a small group of theater professionals met to discuss harassment and abuse in the theatrical community. They drew up a preliminary Statement of Principle in… Read more ›
Code of Conduct (downloadable pdf) by Not In Our House: NIOH is a website created to address sexual harassment, discrimination, intimidation, and bullying in Chicago’s theatre community, featuring this draft Code of Conduct. Preview: Mission Statement The Code of Conduct Pilot… Read more ›
Women In Comedy: A website created to address sexual harassment and assault in Chicago’s comedy industry that has spread to many other metropolitan areas.
Sample Sexual Harassment Policy by Andi Cheney for PAHRTS. Great for your employee handbook. Click the link to download pdf, or copy below. Sexual and other forms of harassment—We do not tolerate sexual or other harassment. We are a sex positive… Read more ›
In Minnesota, an employer may not discriminate against employees based on the following characteristics: Age National Origin Color Race Creed Religion Disability Sex Familial Status Sexual Orientation Marital Status Status re: Public Assistance Membership or activity in local commission Download… Read more ›
Theatre Safety Manual (downloadable pdf) from the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh. A comprehensive guide to student, employee, and technician safety that you could customize for your own shop. Preview: Safety Policy It shall be the policy of the University of Wisconsin-… Read more ›
Employer’s Guide to Developing an Employee Right to Know Program (downloadable pdf) by OSHA (available on the MN Department of Labor & Industry website): A very thorough manual describing the process and importance to ensure employees are aware of the dangers… Read more ›