A Message to Our

Lyric Theatre Community

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The Lyric Theatre Board of Directors is committed to:

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 • Upholding principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion in casting and all other operations.

 • Ensuring the safety of casts and crews from harassment and discrimination.

 • Maintaining high production values in our shows.

 • Promoting our signature light opera repertoire.

 • Giving students onstage and backstage experience in musical theater arts.

To support these values, we have implemented:

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 • A revised Code of Conduct, which our casts, crews, musicians, staff, and board members are required to sign and observe.

 • A contract with Red Flag Reporting hotline services, available to all Lyric show participants and staff.  All harassment or discrimination cases are referred to independent HR professional Martin Bell, SHRM-SCP.

 • Institution of an HR function within our organization (Larry Tom, acting manager), responsible for personnel issues, staff compensation, health and safety regulations, and HR training.

 • Training or equivalent experience in effective handling of harassment and discrimination issues required for board members, staff, and directors (in process), and recommended to show participants.

 • In-person DEI training for board members, directors, and staff (scheduled).

Your suggestions are important to us!

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Lyric Theatre continues to welcome input and suggestions as we work together with the community to create a rewarding, exciting, and safe environment for our performers, staff, crew, and audiences.  You are invited to direct ideas or comments to:  Sharon Martin at president@lyrictheatre.org

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