Perkins said the company had refused to hold a benefit show for Black Lives Matter unless half of the proceeds also went to the Chicago Police Department, and it created obstacles for performers of colour. The London-born Alexander said he is "fully removing myself from overseeing The Second City's operations and policies and will divest myself from the company as it stands.
He purchased the Toronto location in from troupe co-founder Bernie Sahlins and became owner of the Chicago flagship in A Second City statement Friday laid out steps the company planned to take regarding the hiring and training of artists of colour, along with diversifying its theatre audiences and making donations to fight oppression and support Black-owned businesses and schools.
Second City also named Anthony LeBlanc, an artistic director with the company, as its interim executive producer. Entertainment Second City co-owner steps down amid accusations of racism from former performer Andrew Alexander, chief executive and co-owner of famed The Second City improv theatre, says he is stepping down after a former performer levelled accusations of racism against the comedy institution.
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