Cleveland Play House responded further to allegations mounted in February, when "I'm Back Now" playwright Charly Evon Simpson and director Stori Ayers released statements detailing their reasoning for pulling the play from CPH production.
In its new statement, which can be read in full at the Play House's website, the organization states:
"We acknowledge that we have been slow to communicate about our actions in response to one of our guest artists being assaulted in guest housing in January. Our silence has not indicated inaction. To all, we again say we are sorry, but we know that we must show, not just talk about, how we are determined to do better. ... Our work is ongoing, and we pledge to keep you informed as we move forward with the process of healing and repair."
The statement on the CPH website goes on to outline further actions taken following the alleged sexual assault which sparked the cancellation of "I'm Back Now," including sexual assault training for staff and a new ...
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