Allegations of abuse of power at Berlin theater
Employees at the Maxim Gorki Theater in Berlin accuse artistic director Shermin Langhoff of bullying and abuse of power and took the case to court. Shermin Langhoff, artistic director at the Berlin Maxim Gorki Theater
Ideally, cultural institutions like theaters have people debating and talking about their productions. In Berlin these days, however, venues and their leadership are the focus of attention after complaints of sexual assault, bullying, age discrimination and racist remarks.
In the most recent case, Shermin Langhoff, the artistic director of Berlin s Maxim Gorki Theater, is in the spotlight. According to media reports, several employees accuse Langhoff of creating a toxic work environment. Another article in
Ballerina Chloe Lopes Gomes will stay with the Berlin State Ballet. A settlement has been reached after the dancer accused Berlin's principal ballet company of racism.
Black ballet dancer wins payout in Berlin racism row
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22/04/2021 - 17:36 Chloe Lopes Gomes, the first black dancer to be hired by the Berlin State Ballet, began legal action after her contract was not renewed last summer Odd ANDERSEN AFP/File 2 min
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A black ballet dancer has been awarded 16,000 euros ($19,000) in compensation and the renewal of her contract at the Berlin State Ballet in an out-of-court settlement over allegations of racism.
Chloe Lopes Gomes, the first black dancer to be hired by the company in 2018, began legal action after her fixed-term contract was not renewed last summer, accusing her bosses of forcing her to wear white make-up, among other things.
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