Dear Friends and Supporters of The Brecksville Theatre,

The past month has been challenging for The Brecksville Theatre (TBT), but we know it has been even more difficult for those who were affected by comments made by one of our board members in an online forum. Those views were deeply hurtful, and we apologize to our theatre community for the harm this caused. Words matter and carry weight based on one’s position, especially that of a board member for a theatre group. We want to assure you, the comments made were not reflective of TBT, our core values, or our commitment to the community.

The resolution to remove the board member took longer than many of you had hoped, and you were rightfully frustrated. We, however, needed to ensure we had all the proper details before making such a difficult decision. We concluded that removing the board member was the right course of action, which did happen.

Our vision and values remain steadfast. We believe in offering programs and performances that are inclusive and engaging; that reflect the diversity of our greater geographic region and our immediate locale in order to have a meaningful impact on our community.

We are focused now on rebuilding and making TBT stronger from this experience. Rebuilding our relationship with the theatre community is our top priority. We know this cannot be done overnight. Over the next several months, we will work toward taking the proper steps to ensure our commitment to diversity and inclusion at TBT is sound. We will solicit feedback from you, our stakeholders. We intend to add directors to our board who are reflective of our community. We also plan to bolster our work with diversity, equity and inclusion training. We intend to keep TBT a place where everyone feels safe, comfortable, and joyful while working, performing and being entertained.

Theatre has been alive in Brecksville for over 83 years. Our tiny theatre has showcased over 240 shows. We have had camps for children and have utilized the theatre for community events. Although the theatre has gone by many names over the years, our core mission has always been to keep the arts thriving in Brecksville. Ensuring the theatre's continued presence and vitality should remain a top priority for us all. The current board of directors is committed to preserving this theatre and the joy it brings to Brecksville and surrounding communities. We ask for your patience, your understanding, and if you feel so inclined, your help. We cannot do this alone. We appreciate everyone that has ever stepped foot in Old Town Hall, whether you were cast, crew, or patron, and we can’t wait to see you again in the future!
Sincerely,

The Brecksville Theatre

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