Kim Moore's HADESTOWN Lawsuit Partially Dismissed on First Amendment Grounds
The SDNY dismissed Kim Moore’s racial discrimination claims against Hadestown’s producer not because Moore did not allege a plausible claim for discrimination, but because the actions of the Hadestown team were protected by the First Amendment. The Court did not dismiss Moore’s claims of retaliation, so the case will continue.
Former HADESTOWN Cast Member Kim Moore Sues Alleging Racial Discrimination
Kim Moore, who appeared in Hadestown under the name Kim Steele, has sued the Hadestown producing entity alleging several counts of race discrimination and retaliation under New York State, New York City and federal law. Essentially, the suit alleges that Moore was a respected employee, but was fired soon after complaining about racial discrimination.
Traverse Theatre Launches Traverse 3 and Extension of Traverse Festival
The Traverse Theatre was founded with the hope of carrying the spirit of Edinburgh's Festivals throughout the year- and in 2020 they have been inspired by their past to create a new future as they announce the launch of Traverse 3, their new online venue, and the extension of its Traverse Festival programme throughout the rest of the year.
Winners Announced For 2019 WATCH Awards
The 2019 WATCH Award winners were announced on April 4th, 2020. The ceremony was canceled due to the current health crisis, but the announcement was published online.
CREATIVELY SPEAKING Comes to BAM Next Month
This May, BAM and Creatively Speaking present two contemporary documentary features: Pam Sporn's Detroit 48202: Conversations Along a Postal Route (2018) on Wednesday, May 29, and Savanna Washington's Playing Frisbee in North Korea (2018), screening with the short film Xin (Dauchan & Huang, 2017), screening on Thursday, May 30. Curated by Michelle Materre, Creatively Speaking is a curated film series highlighting films by and about women and people of color.
OKLAHOMA! to Play PACE Mainstage, Begin. 7/26
OKLAHOMA! one of Rodgers and Hammerstein's best musicals, comes to the PACE Mainstage on July 26-28 and August 2-4. This rousing story about the American West features favorites like Oh What a Beautiful Morning, The Surrey with the Fringe on Top, and People Will Say We're In Love.