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Friday, July 16, 2021
Christian Youth Theater Chicago staffers resign over new policy, say it hurts LGBTQ+ kids
Chicago Sun-Times: At least two employees of a Christian-oriented suburban theater company have resigned in recent weeks, citing its policy toward LGBTQ+ students.
The exits from Cary-based Christian Youth Theater Chicago, which offers workshops and puts on shows starring students ages 6-18, were prompted by a document issued by CYT Chicago’s board aligning itself with “traditional beliefs of God, the Bible, sexuality, marriage, human identity and gender.”
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