MYT Diversity & Inclusion Statement

Moonlight Youth Theatre believes in equity, justice, inclusion and belonging for all.  We believe art is stronger when more voices, perspectives, and experiences are included and represented onstage and off. 

We actively welcome, include and affirm all people regardless of race, socioeconomic status, color, national origin, religion, housing, diverse perspectives, age, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, neurological or physical ability, body type, veteran status, immigration status, family structure, or education level. This commitment extends to our staff, creative teams, students, their families, volunteers and audiences. 

We are an anti-racist organization.

We are committed to actively identifying, recruiting, and retaining individuals who identify as members of underrepresented communities at all levels of the organization. We continue to learn and we commit to receiving feedback as we grow and advance in these critical areas: racial and ethnic diversity; socio-economic diversity; increasing access for people with disabilities; LGBTQ+, gender-identity and expression diversity. This list is not exhaustive, and we will continue adding to it in response to measurable outcomes from surveys, local demographics and the needs of our community.

CONCERN RESOLUTION PATHWAY  

Moonlight Youth Theatre provides a pathway for resolving concerns related to all areas of our organization. While MYT strives to provide a safe, nurturing and inclusive environment for training, we recognize that there may be situations that arise that need to be addressed. The Concern Resolution Pathway (CRP) gives you the tool to bring concerns to the appropriate level/party as identified below. 

MYT strives to maintain professionalism and will uphold confidentiality appropriately. 

LEVEL ONE
If you feel comfortable doing so, we invite you to bring your concern to the Moonlight Cultural Foundation Executive Director or the Moonlight Cultural Foundation Board Member assigned to MYT for program oversight: 

NAME: Jena Ralls
TITLE: Executive Director
EMAIL: jena@moonlightfoundation.com
PHONE: 503-869-1807

NAME: Jeffrey Parsons *BILINGUAL Spanish
TITLE:  Education Director
EMAIL: jeffrey@moonlightfoundation.com
PHONE: 760-630-7650 ext. 3 

LEVEL TWO
If for any reason you are not comfortable going to those listed in level one, you are invited to contact either of the following: 

NAME: Margo Cobian *BILINGUAL Spanish
TITLE: MCF Board Member
EMAIL: mbcobian@gmail.com
PHONE:  760-801-1732

LEVEL THREE
If an issue has not been resolved through levels one and two, your next point of contact should be the following person: 

NAME: Dr. Dave Cowles
TITLE: MCF Board President
EMAIL: djcowles@mac.com
PHONE: 760-518-3701

The contact at this level may consult with other MCF board members and review any legal or other implications of any decision.