Nice theater and everything is in good shape. It i...

Nice theater and everything is in good shape. It is the staff, directors and writers I have some serious concerns with. I have gone here over the years and it is not a welcoming environment for diversity at all. I do not think that the center is aware of the unwelcoming atmosphere it has created for people of color. From the way the staff treats people to specifically the stereotypes and script that is displayed on stage. I was there recently with my family for the Sister Act production. Not only was the overall theme of the movie evaded, around the unity of a group of women regardless of race religion, and upbringing; there was more precedent put on the differences and the shaming of black women as they reinforced negative stereotypes. The lead actress was very talented, and I am not demoting her work or the work of the cast. It is the directors, writers and center that should be looking at their very dated, and I must say racist script, that shocked and honestly disgusted my family. Throwing around degrading terms like the N word in a musical and making a joke out of it is the epitome of reinforcing oppressive behavior towards people of color. Regardless of the time period the play took place ( which was the recent '70's), there is no appropriate time to make a degrading and oppressive term seem light hearted or ok to use in 2016. Very disappointed in this place and the audience who laughed loudest at this disturbing joke. I hope the center and all who participated will step up and realize their mistake and do their part in helping make this a welcoming place for all by doing their research and being more societally appropriate next time. Until then, my family, friends and I will never be returning.