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CORE VALUES

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New Light Theatre places our respect for fellow humans at the heart of all we produce and how we produce it. In our efforts to deepen human connections and empathy, we:

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  • Respect and appreciate the time, talent, and value of our collaborators at every step of the production process, welcoming each unique voice around the table.

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  • Strive to produce work that shines a light into the darkness our fellow humans face.

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  • Raise awareness and support for groups that work to improve the human condition for those who suffer in isolation and darkness.

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  • Make every effort to approach material authentically, responsibly, and respectfully, including bringing in guest speakers, advocates, or representatives of the causes we support for education and training nights with the cast related to the issues being explored in the production.

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  • Educate ourselves, our audience, and our collaborators on ways we can make a positive impact on our communities and the world around us.

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  • Provide learning and mentorship opportunities for student and emerging artists.

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  • Commit to active antiracism as a vital part of building the world we want to see and celebrate

Don't just take our word for it! Here's what some of our collaborators have said about New Light Theatre:

OUR COMMITMENT TO ANTIRACISM

The New Light Theatre family has work to do to build the world we want to see and celebrate, on our stage, and outside of the theatre walls. We realize that active antiracism is a journey, and we are committed to undertaking that journey as we learn and grow. We invite you to join us, and have compiled the below list of resources and action items as meaningful starting points.

To Read:

 

How to Be An Antiracist – Ibram X. Kendi

Me and White Supremacy – Layla Saad

White Fragility – Robin DiAngelo

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To Watch:

 

13th

Just Mercy

Selma

Dear White People

The Hate U Give

When They See Us

I Am Not Your Negro

 

To Listen:

 

1619

Intersectionality Matters!

Minority Korner

Code Switch

 

To Sign:

 

Justice for Breonna Taylor

Justice for Elijah McClain

Justice for George Floyd

Justice for Ahmed Arbery
 

To Support:

 

Black Lives Matter

Black Lives Matter Philadelphia

Equal Justice Initiative

The Okra Project 

Campaign Zero

Headcount: The Future is Voting

Innocence Project

Morris Home

Center for Black Equity

Sunshine Behavioral Health

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To Patronize:

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EatOkra app - find Black-owned restaurants

Black Nation app - find Black-owned businesses

MeJah Books, Inc

Mahogany Books

Harriet’s Bookshop

Semicolon Bookstore

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For Kids:

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Antiracist Baby – Ibram X. Kendi

A Kids Book About Racism – Jelani Memory

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For Theatremakers:

 

Broadway Advocacy Coalition

Black Theatre Alliance of Philadelphia (BTAP)

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