Thank you all for sharing your voices. We hear you; we understand you; we will continue listening and learning.
The actor playing Vanessa has respectfully withdrawn from the show, effective immediately out of respect for the role and in support of the Latinx community.
Respecting and creating opportunities for diverse voices is an important goal for everyone at Mill Mountain Theatre. The theatre strives to do better and focuses on telling diverse stories and building a better community. Additionally, Mill Mountain Theatre is committed to celebrating the story of a vibrant community in Washington Heights and the revered Latinx voices within the greater community.
Mill Mountain Theatre is actively meeting with our newly partnered Diversity, Equity and Inclusion consultant, we are working with members of the Latinx community involved in production to listen and learn from this experience as we move forward with In The Heights and recasting the role. The theatre is committed to being proactive through this learning experience and appreciates the enlightenment given.
We are dedicated to telling this story the way it was intended to be told. The theatre appreciates the community’s support in this decision and the changes we are implementing. Mill Mountain Theatre looks forward to continuing to produce this beautiful story that celebrates Latinx heritage and tells the universal story of family, hope and resilience.
