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Public commenters allege harassment and unsafe rehearsal practices at Barn Theatre; city attorney says police have been involved
Summary
During public comment, multiple performers accused the Barn Theatre artistic director of harassment and unsafe handling of a firearm during rehearsals; the commission noted the seriousness, and the city attorney said some claims have been referred to the police department for investigation.
Tamara Phillips, a local performer and former journalist, told the City of Stuart commission she and others were either dismissed or resigned from a recent Barn Theatre production and alleged an unsafe and "charged rehearsal environment," including instances she said involved a cast member repeatedly bringing a loaded firearm to rehearsals. "I was dismissed after repeatedly reporting a charged rehearsal environment and raising concerns," Phillips said while reading a prepared statement during public comment.
Mayor Campbell Rich and other commissioners stressed the seriousness of the accusations…
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