IN SOLIDARITY
Real transformation includes everyone. The true spirit of the ensemble theater community we envision can only be achieved with greater access, equity and transformative justice. Our silence makes us complicit so it’s our responsibility to respond publicly. We urge you to join us in taking action in support of the BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, Indigenous, Middle Eastern Artists and our community. We call on other white, white-passing and POC friends, colleagues, fellow artists, audience members and theater organizations with the privilege and access to voice your concerns, take action and stand in solidarity in this challenging time.
TRANS ADVOCACY RESOURCES:
The Trevor Project Suicide Prevention Hotline: Volunteer or Get Help
Holistic Resistence’s Transintimate trainings
MENA/SWANA RESOURCES:
Noor Theatre’s comprehensive list to support both humanitarian and artistic Afghanistan & Lebanon:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gCRpahA79lt6klFmCoZiVL8JLtWDpRv5ZBcfSSgr84o/edit
Comprehensive list of ways to get involved with refugees.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lpiiiN2ekrrpynCVnHdhXe1Tx-vuf-rKD45u1Xw_qJ0
ORGANIZATIONAL ADAPTABILITY RESOURCES:
Pamela Capalad, CFP, AFC and MC Dyalekt break down finance for artists:
Collective Model of Organizing: Sustainable Economies Law Center: https://www.theselc.org/resources
Buy Hope Mohr’s book of Hope Mohr Dance: Shifting Cultural Power
https://www.hopemohr.org/shifting-culture-power-case-studies-and-questions-in-performance
Support local Ohlone tribes:
https://sogoreate-landtrust.org/lisjan-history-and-territory/
Native-led Movements for Justice (TCG)
Listen to Bay Area local Miguel Gutierrez’ Podcast “Are You For Sale?”
https://www.areyouforsalepodcast.com/
Educate non-black folks and yourself to challenge anti-blackness and racism. This labor should not fall on people of color living these experiences to teach you. Here are some resources to help you get started:
Join organizations fighting for social justice reform: