Chatelaine: “For The First Time, People Are Listening”, Schultz’s Accusers Speak Out
Soulpepper actors Diana Bentley, Kristin Booth, Patricia Fagan and Hannah Miller sued for $4.25 million in damages and seeking $3.6 million from Schultz in the highest profile public case of sexual misconduct in Canada since U.S. film producer Harvey Weinstein sparked the #MeToo movement.
CBC News: Actresses accusing Albert Schultz of sexual misconduct had to ‘suffer in silence,’ lawyer says
Lawyers Tatha Swann and Alexi Wood alleged Soulpepper “failed to protect” four women and “failed to provide a safe work environment.” They also said Schultz was a mentor, guide and teacher to the actresses early in their careers.
Globe & Mail: Actors issue open letter in support of women suing Soulpepper and Albert Schultz
Actor Mia Kirshner, filmmaker Sarah Polley and author Ann-Marie MacDonald are among hundreds of artists who released an open letter Monday morning supporting the four women who have filed civil lawsuits against Toronto’s Soulpepper Theatre Company and former artistic director Albert Schultz, alleging years of sexual harassment and assault by Mr. Schultz both on stage and off.
Toronto Star: Albert Schultz resigns on heels of lawsuits, sexual assault allegations
Albert Schultz of Toronto’s prestigious Soulpepper Theatre Company, resigned just hours after 4 women suing Schultz appeared at a press conference, detailing how a “culture shift” was behind their allegations of sexual harassment against him.
