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Sexual Harassment Accusation Leads to Actor's Dismissal
An actor was fired from a Madrid theatre production after sexual harassment accusations. The incident sparked controversy, with protests and a statement from an actress clarifying the situation.
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El Centro Dramático Nacional (Cdn)Instituto Nacional De Las Artes Escénicas Y De La Música (Inaem)Ministerio De Cultura
Chela De FerrariMacarena Sanz
- Why wasn't the case publicized immediately?
- The Inaem stated that the lack of public disclosure was due to the victims' express wish to protect their privacy and adhere to data protection laws.
- What is notable about the cast of "La gaviota"?
- The play "La gaviota", a free adaptation of Chekhov's classic, features a mostly visually impaired cast and was initially shown at the Avignon Festival before its Madrid run.
- What actions did the Inaem take after receiving the complaint?
- The Inaem, after an internal investigation, deemed it necessary to immediately dismiss the actor involved due to the severity of the allegations and to ensure the safety of the other team members.
- How did the public learn about the sexual harassment allegations?
- Posters appeared outside the Valle-Inclán theatre accusing the CDN of knowing about and hiding the sexual harassment case, but an actress from the play later clarified that the victims had requested their privacy be respected.
- What was the reason for the actor's dismissal from the play "La gaviota"?
- An actor in the play "La gaviota" at the Centro Dramático Nacional (CDN) in Madrid was fired after accusations of sexual harassment from other members of the artistic team.