Statement Against Racism

New Vintage Theatre’s Statement In Support of Black, Indigenous and People of Colour and Against Racism

New Vintage Theatre supports the Black Lives Matter Movement and demonstrations, Pride, Indigenous celebrations of culture and demonstrations for land claims, equal rights and against cultural appropriation.

Since we were founded in 2012, we have firmly held the belief that the best productions are those that accurately represent the rich and diverse culture of our audiences. We have encouraged and championed artists of all ethnicities, backgrounds, genders, ages, economic backgrounds and belief systems. We believe we have hired actors, teachers, directors, musicians, artists and designers of a wide range of cultural groups and this has made our company stronger. New Vintage artists have been hired for their immense talents and unique perspectives which make our company better.

That being said, there is a shameful history of colonialism and oppression ingrained in all of Canadian society. This has consciously or unconsciously affected the choices of plays and sometimes the plays we have written, too. As inclusive as we think we have been, we know New Vintage can do better and the way to progress is to include and invite persons of colour and those of traditionally disenfranchised groups to join us in moving forward to a more just society.