About this episode

The episode discusses the controversy surrounding the ousting of Arena Stage's artistic director, highlighting issues of racial bias and workplace toxicity.

Arena Stage is one of D.C.’s most prestigious theaters, but this month its biggest drama happened offstage: The theater’s artistic director was abruptly ousted, and the fallout has been bitter, with accusations of racial bias and workplace toxicity — plus allegations about making staffers fetch groceries. Rebecca Ritzel reported on this for NOTUS and she’s here to share some dishy details.   Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter City Cast DC. You can text us or leave a voicemail at: (202) 642-2654. You can also become a member, with ad-free listening, for as little as $10 a month.  Learn more about the sponsors of this July 14th episode: DC Department of Behavioral Health Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

People in this episode

Host: City Cast

Guest: Rebecca Ritzel

Topics covered

• theater controversy
• workplace toxicity
• racial bias
• D.C. arts
• staff treatment

Keywords

• Arena Stage
• Rebecca Ritzel
• theater
• D.C.
• racial bias
• workplace toxicity
• staff treatment
• NOTUS

Sponsors

DC Department of Behavioral Health

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Arena Stage, NOTUS, City Cast DC

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