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St. Lawrence Barristers LLP Releases Statement on Behalf of Four Artists who Resigned from Soulpepper Theatre Company


TORONTO, Jan. 05, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In response to the news that Albert Schultz has resigned from Soulpepper Theatre Company, our clients Ted Dykstra, Stuart Hughes, Michelle Monteith, and Rick Roberts stated:

"Our primary concern is to stay focused on standing with the women who came forward this week, as they continue their battle with the ongoing litigation. We vow to stand with them and any others who may come forward and to help them in every way we can. The change in artistic direction, led by Alan Dilworth, is the first step in creating a safe environment at Soulpepper, where abuse and harassment is not tolerated. We look forward to seeing more steps in the coming days and weeks, in order to allow Soulpepper to continue and thrive. Onward."

Requests for interviews for Ted Dykstra, Michelle Monteith, and Rick Roberts should be directed to Pam Winter, Gary Goddard Agency:
tel (416) 928-0299
cell (416) 910-0489
[email protected]

Requests for interviews for Stuart Hughes should be directed to Rich Caplan, at Noble Caplan Abrams:
416-920-5385 ext. 302
[email protected]

For press inquiries, please contact:
Paul Kesler
Operations
St. Lawrence Barristers LLP
144 King Street East
Toronto
Tel: 647.245.2121



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