How Maybe Burke Is Promoting Belonging and Inclusivity for & JULIET [Video]

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) has been a hot topic across many industries post-pandemic, but especially in the theater world. With so much talk of having proper representation and more diversity onstage and off, it’s been more of a priority than ever to foster inclusive and safe work environments for all theater industry workers. But this also means providing the necessary tools and resources to reduce workplace harm.

As return-to-work negotiations were carried out in the long, slow months of the pandemic’s Broadway shutdown, DEI was at the forefront of these conversations. As Actors’ Equity Association’s Senior Business Rep for Tours, Dana Gal, told BroadwayWorld, having DEI consultants on productions was “certainly part of the discussion.”

Still, as of writing, there is no specific collective bargaining agreement requirement from Equity requiring a DEI staffer or consultant on Broadway productions and tours. In instances like the Main Stem and touring productions …