Our Commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility

At The Wayward Artist, we are dedicated to cultivating a transformative environment that embraces inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility. Collaborating with theatre artists allows us to engage in meaningful dialogues that broaden our perspectives and deepen our connections with one another. Our belief in the power of storytelling that mirrors the richness of human experience propels us toward a more just society.

Creating an Open and Welcoming Creative Space

The Wayward Artist is committed to nurturing a creative space that is open and inviting to all individuals. We actively advance anti-racism, anti-discrimination, and pro-diversity initiatives while implementing policies and measures that promote equity and accessibility within our spaces.

In our casting choices and ensemble compositions, we celebrate the unique identities of all theatre artists, encompassing aspects such as race, ethnicity, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, physical abilities, nationality, language, religious beliefs, body type, and socioeconomic background. Discrimination and prejudice in any form have no place within our organization.

Our Equity Policies and Practices

Outlined below are the core policies and practices we diligently work to embody, ensuring that The Wayward Artist remains a sanctuary for the marginalized, the underserved, and the historically oppressed:

Representation in Creative Engagement
50% of artists actively engaged in our creative endeavors will be individuals from Black, Indigenous, or other communities of color (BIPOC) or LGBTQIA+.

Gender Equity in Artistic Participation
50% of artists involved in our creative initiatives will identify as female, non-binary, or gender non-conforming.

Inclusive Artistic Programming
50% of our artistic programming will be dedicated to showcasing BIPOC, disabled, female, or LGBTQIA+ characters, playwrights, and narratives.

Color-Conscious Casting
Color-conscious casting principles will be strictly adhered to in all productions at The Wayward Artist.

Inclusive Language and Resources
Artist contracts and our website will incorporate an IDEA statement along with pertinent resources, featuring language that warmly welcomes individuals to our theatre and unequivocally condemns all forms of discrimination or harassment.

Harassment and Discrimination Reporting Process
A formal and streamlined process for reporting incidents of harassment and discrimination is readily available and prominently displayed to maintain a harassment-free environment. All complaints will be handled professionally by TWA management, who will consult with human resources professionals and treat each report with the utmost seriousness, conducting thorough due diligence and investigation.