LONDON — The Old Vic theater here has begun an initiative to address inappropriate behavior following allegations of misconduct by the actor Kevin Spacey during his time as the theater’s artistic director.
The plan, known as the Guardians Programme, is an alternate channel for employees to report instances of harassment outside of the formal structure of management and human resources.
“We want everyone to have a way to share their concerns with someone outside of the ‘regular’ reporting line,” Kate Varah, executive director at the Old Vic, said in a statement. “Our Guardians will actively listen and support, offering confidential advice on options, with discretion and empathy.”
The Old Vic’s program comes as a report published by the British theater magazine The Stage found that one in three theater professionals and students among its registered users polled said they had experienced sexual harassment.
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