Building Respect, Acceptance, and Vulnerability in our Ensemble
The Rollins College Department of Theatre and Dance is committed to safe and equitable performance and classroom spaces. We aim to uplift marginalized voices and tell stories with integrity and authenticity.
Anti-Racism Action Plan
Created in the summer of 2020 by workgroups comprised of students, alumni, faculty, and staff, our Anti-Racism Action Plan addresses work onstage, in the classroom, in the community, and beyond.
Read the planLand Acknowledgement & Acknowledgement of Black Labor
The land of Central Florida, where we live and create together, is stolen land. It rightfully belongs to the native Seminole and Timucua people. We recognize that these lands were attained through genocide and mass ethnic cleansing. Despite the many atrocities committed, Native communities remain committed to leaving the world better than they found it.
We also acknowledge the injustice of capturing, enslaving, and forcing Black people to build the infrastructure of what we know as America today. We lift up the resilience, the brilliance, the spirit, the creativity, the fortitude, and the legacy of those who sacrificed their lives in the pursuit of freedom and civil rights.
Acknowledgements tend to be performative in nature while glossing over brutal acts of colonialism, erasure, and racism. We have more to learn and more to do in order to create an environment where Black, Indigenous, and artists and patrons of color are safe and celebrated. However, our silence as we grow will only perpetuate white supremacy.
Accessible Annie
For more information about accessible parking, seating for patrons using wheelchairs or other mobility supports, and resources for deaf and hearing-impaired patrons, please explore our Plan Your Visit page.
Learn more about accessibility at the Annie RussellThe Theatre & Dance Brave Ensemble
The BRAVE Ensemble stands for Building Respect, Acceptance, and Vulnerability Ensemble. We're comprised of faculty, staff, alumni, and student representatives. The Ensemble plans monthly programming for theatre and dance students and the greater campus community. The goals of this programming are to foster community, educate about industry best practices, and advocate for students.
The Brave Ensemble hosts an annual Identity-Conscious Directors' Retreat that equips production leadership with tools and insight to bring excellent care to our shows.