The Connecticut Theatre Company Code of Conduct is a broad document which details the expectations that community members should have with one another and with the organization in various contexts. It is meant to provide both conceptual and practical guidance that everyone can use both in forming other, more specific policies, and in their day-to-day interactions. This document is also meant to be used as a clear reference of expectations – a resource when raising concerns or complaints. By making this document clear, readable, and asking for consistent affirmation that community members have understood its content, we can have a shared understanding of expected and acceptable behavior, in line with our values of safety, transparency, and action.
Connecticut Theatre Company has a strong commitment to creating an environment that serves our community and provides a safe place to practice our craft. Many positive friendships and relationships – even marriages – have grown out of the Connecticut Theatre Company community. We celebrate that, and this Code of Conduct is not meant to discourage connection, which is part of what makes Connecticut Theatre Company a warm and welcoming community.
However, our community members must thoughtfully consider the real and perceived power dynamic involved in any interaction with other members of the community, and their role in creating a comfortable and welcoming environment for all. The guidelines in this Code of Conduct are intended to help everyone do just that.
The Connecticut Theatre Company Code of Conduct is an extension of our values and reflects the type of community we aim to build and support.
- Safety: we prioritize physical and psychological safety over everything else and do not compromise safety for the creative output of a show.
- Transparency: we ensure that everyone is clear about how everyone else is expected to behave, including what to expect when an issue is identified.
- Action: we commit to taking action in the face of feedback, issues, and complaints, starting with the action of listening closely and honestly to the parties involved.