A diverse collective of L.A.-based theater artists dedicated to true equity has released “The Los Angeles Anti-Racist Theater Standards” as a way to create lasting, systemic change within L.A. theater institutions. The full set of standards has officially been released, it is attached below and can also be found at LATheatreStandards.com. We are asking for you to read them, commit to them, help us spread the word, and join us for a community conversation.

Inspired and influenced by the work of We See You White American Theatre, “The Standards” were created to hold L.A. theater companies of all sizes accountable by providing a list of actionable changes that must be implemented to rectify the harm done and create a foundation of sustain and restorative equity. The Standards were drafted by a majority BIPOC, majority female, intersectional, intergenerational collective, which also includes representation from the LGBTQ+ community and other marginalized populations. The full list of collaborators and more information can be found on the LA ARTS website.

Adherence to “The Standards” will be monitored through BLKLST, a newly formed group that will collect data and manage the public accountability process. The mission of BLKLST is to provide safety and equity for all Black, indigenous, and people of color in the Los Angeles theater community by creating BIPOC-led mechanisms of accountability and by supporting other anti-racist industry-related organizations and people.

A public conversation will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 14 at 6 p.m. via Zoom to address any questions and to introduce members of the collective and of BLKLST to the community.