Did the ‘We See You, White American Theater’ movement spark change in Chicago?

Did the ‘We See You, White American Theater’ movement spark change in Chicago?

Within weeks of the release of a video showing Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin kneeling on the neck of George Floyd, an open letter from theater artists titled “We See You, White American Theater” emerged.The letter, signed by artists of color, including many in Chicago, contained a list of demands for the American theater, such as mandatory companywide antiracist trainings and more equitable work hours. More importantly, it put a spotl…

Has Chicago theater actually changed since 2020?

Within weeks of the release of a video showing Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin kneeling on the neck of George Floyd, an open letter from theater artists titled “We See You, White American Theater” emerged. The letter, signed by artists of color, including many in Chicago, contained a list of demands for the American theater, such as mandatory companywide antiracist trainings and more equitable work hours. More importantly, it put a spot…