CoHo PRODUCTIONS

The Ghostlight Project #AllAreWelcome

On Thursday, January 19, 2017 at 5:30pm, all are welcome to gather outside CoHo Theatre in solidarity with The Ghostlight Project. CoHo Productions pledges to be a be a place of diversity and inclusion, to gather together to create light in dark times, protecting the values of inclusion, participation, compassion and empathy for all.

GHOSTLIGHT PROJECT ACTION STATEMENT

ON JANUARY 19TH, 2017 AT 5:30PM IN EACH TIME ZONE ACROSS THE COUNTRY

WE WILL GATHER OUTSIDE OF THEATERS TO CREATE A “LIGHT” FOR DARK TIMES AHEAD,

AND TO MAKE, OR RENEW, A PLEDGE TO STAND FOR AND PROTECT

THE VALUES OF INCLUSION, PARTICIPATION, AND COMPASSION FOR EVERYONE

REGARDLESS OF RACE, CLASS, RELIGION, COUNTRY OF ORIGIN, IMMIGRATION STATUS,

(DIS)ABILITY, GENDER IDENTITY, OR SEXUAL ORIENTATION

PLEASE JOIN US.

GHOSTLIGHT PARTICIPANTS (as of January 3, 2017)

On January 19, 2017 at 5:30 p.m. in each time zone across the country, members of the theater community – from Broadway to regional theaters to high schools and colleges and community theaters – will come together to launch The Ghostlight Project. Gathering outside of theaters on the eve of the Presidential Inauguration, people will join in a collective, simultaneous action, together creating “light” for challenging times ahead. Inspired by the tradition of leaving a “ghost light” on in a darkened theater, artists and communities will make or renew a pledge to stand for and protect the values of inclusion, participation, and compassion for everyone–regardless of race, class, religion, country of origin, immigration status, (dis)ability,  gender identity, or sexual orientation.

January 19th is a moment of gathering within a larger resistance to intolerance at all levels. We aim to create brave spaces that will serve as lights in the coming years. We aim to activate a network of people across the country working to support vulnerable communities. This is not a substitution for protests or direct action, but rather a pledge for continued vigilance and increased advocacy.

We define “a brave space” as a space where:

  • It is safe to be who you are, regardless of race, class, religion, country of origin, immigration status, (dis)ability, gender identity, or sexual orientation.
  • Diverse opinions, dissent, and argument are not only tolerated, but invited.
  • Active listening and courageous exchange are fundamental values.
  • Collective action, activism, and community engagement, both within and outside the walls of the     theater, are cultivated, encouraged, and supported.

The event on January 19th marks the initiation for some artists and theaters, and marks another step for others with a long history of fighting for social justice and equity. As the participants all have varied backgrounds, so too is it up to each institution and individual to determine what ongoing action will best serve their institution and community.

AN (EVOLVING) LIST OF RESOURCES AND ORGANIZATIONS TO SUPPORT

 

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