A Statement of Support

June 1, 2020

To Our Community,

This week we have watched as citizens across our country have risen up in protest of the abhorrent and systemic racism that led to the murder of George Floyd and so many before him. The protests decry a gross lack of humanity that should be grieved by us all, but that for too long has been dismissed or ignored by our society.

Despite any efforts and claims we have made over the years, to serve and promote equity, diversity, and inclusion in our organization and our community, we must acknowledge and recognize that NextStop Theatre has been and is today a predominantly white theater company; in our staff, artists, and the stories we have chosen to tell. We must do and be better.

With deep humility, we stand in support of those who demand justice.

We acknowledge and apologize for all the ways and times we have failed to use our work and platform to reflect the full spectrum of humanity. 

We re-commit ourselves today to be better as individuals, as a company, and as stewards for our entire community.

But even these are just words. We recognize that we must and will be accountable for following them up with action. Our work lies clearly before us.

Evan Hoffmann, Producing Artistic Director

Abigail Fine, Managing Director