59E59 Community Agreement
59E59 Theaters is dedicated to maintaining a code of conduct that creates a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment for everyone involved in bringing our mission to life. From employees and artists to patrons and guests. We all share the responsibility to uphold this commitment.
Building a Positive Community:
- Treat Everyone with Respect: This means courtesy, avoiding offensive language, bullying, harassment, and unwanted physical contact.
- Embrace Diversity: We value everyone's background and strive to be welcoming.
- Hold Each Other Accountable: We're responsible for our actions and ensure others are too.
- Collaborate: Find common ground, compromise, and avoid being combative or controlling.
If You See Something, Say Something:
If you encounter or observe inappropriate behavior but are unable to address it immediately by using the “Flag” system, please report the incident. Retaliation for raising concerns or assisting in the investigation of a report is not tolerated.
Our Support:
We provide yearly anti-harassment and bystander intervention training for staff. We also offer support for any member of our community who needs help navigating a difficult or uncomfortable situation.
Any community member(s) who violate any part of this agreement, including the anti-retaliation section, be subject to action, which could result in severed ties with our organization.
59E59 Staff Agreement
We value creating a work environment that is respectful, considerate, and free from any form of harassment. This applies to staff at all levels, visiting companies, patrons, and other guests. It is the responsibility of managers, staff, and all other 59E59 community members to uphold this agreement.
We pledge to:
- Foster open and transparent communication with each other and between departments.
- Hold quarterly all-staff meetings to review our goals, share achievements, provide anti-harassment and bystander training, and review our “Flag Policy” to address inappropriate behavior as it happens.
- Support employees in discussing or formally reporting their concerns about potentially inappropriate, harmful, or sexualized behavior. All reports will be fully investigated by management or The Board Of Directors. Retaliation for reporting will not be tolerated.
- Take disciplinary action against any employee or community member who engages in oppressive, threatening, aggressive, bullying, harassing, or sexually inappropriate behavior.
- Provide clear job descriptions, responsibilities, and accountability systems to all staff.
- Conduct annual performance evaluations for all staff, including 360 reviews for supervisors and executive leaders as appropriate.
- Offer professional development opportunities and support employee advancement within and beyond our organization.
- Communicate openly with each other as well as within and across departments.
- Encourage a healthy work/life balance by enforcing a maximum 40-hour work week.
- Practice transparent hiring, including salary amounts, necessary skills, and desired experience lists for all job postings.
Visiting Company Community Agreement
59E59 Theaters believes artistic excellence flourishes in an environment of respect and inclusion. We're committed to maintaining a code of conduct that creates a welcoming space for everyone, from visiting artists and patrons to our dedicated staff.
Here's what that means for you:
- Treat Everyone with Dignity: This applies to all interactions whether in person, online, or in written correspondence. Be courteous and respectful in rehearsals, performances, meetings, and throughout our building.
- Embrace Collaboration: We value open communication and finding common ground. Avoid combative or controlling behavior to foster a positive creative environment.
- Equality for All: We celebrate diversity and have zero tolerance for discrimination or harassment. This means we treat everyone with respect, regardless of race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship, alienage, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital or partnership status, or any other protected characteristic.
- Hold Each Other Accountable: Assume responsibility for your actions and ensure others do the same.
The Flag System:
- To address inappropriate behavior and de-escalate potentially harmful situations in real-time, we use a 3 color "Flag" system (similar to "ouch/oops") posted in various locations at the theater. Companies are encouraged to print and distribute the flag system during your show’s first read-through/rehearsal.
- Beginning in July 2024, the flag system will be explained by a representative of 59 at every company’s mandatory meet-and-greet session - with as many cast and creatives as possible.
Reporting Concerns or Incidents:
If you experience or witness behavior, by any member of our community, that goes beyond a "Red Flag" moment, or if calling a Flag doesn't resolve the issue, please report the incident:
You may also formally report concerns to any of the above individuals. Retaliation for raising concerns or assisting in the investigation of a report will not be tolerated.
Any community member(s) in violation of any part of this agreement, including the anti-retaliation section, will be subject to action, which could result in severed ties with our organization.
Let’s work together to create a positive and productive environment for artistic excellence!
Patron Agreement
Thank you for helping to create a positive environment at 59E59 Theaters!
- Please listen to the staff: They are there for your safety and can answer your questions.
- Please use the seat(s) on your ticket: This helps keep things organized and on time.
- Please respect others: Treat everyone, onstage and off, with courtesy by avoiding disruptive behavior and silencing your digital devices inside the theater.
- Please identify issues: If someone interferes with your enjoyment you may ask a staff member for assistance, note your experience in the post-show survey, or send an email to info@59E59.org.