Should Kansas City Shut Down Coterie Theatre After Abuse Scandal?!?

A recent scandal involving a beloved institution has been lost in the holiday mix and today there's a stark reminder about the implications . . .

KK reminds us that this place has programming for youngsters and so the threat to the public is greater. 

Accordingly, we note . . . 

KK DEMANDS THE THEATER SHUT DOWN!!! DO YOU AGREE GIVEN SO MUCH ONLINE SPECULATION AND SUICIDE CUTTING THE STORY SHORT?!?!?

Here's the word and more info . . .

"Coterie Theater artistic director Jeff Church was found dead in his home after about a dozen men came forward and said he sexually abused them during his 30 year run at the theater.  It's believed Church took his own life, just a few weeks after the director of the theater died mysteriously in her sleep.  This is so disgusting on so many levels the theater should be shut down immediately pending a full investigation of these freaks.  Many, many people had to know what was going on."

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com links . . .

Children's Theater Director Found Dead in Home Days After Young Men Accused Him of Sex Abuse

On Saturday, Jeff Church, 63, resigned from his artistic director position at Kansas City's prominent Coterie Theatre after he was accused of sexual abuse spanning decades. His body was found later that day, with police confirming his death on Monday, Dec. 26.

Kansas theater director found dead after sex abuse allegations

A longtime children's theater director in Kansas City was found dead on Christmas Eve - days after he resigned amid allegations of sexual abuse. Jeff Church, 63, who had led The Coterie Theatre for over 30 years, was found dead at his home on Saturday afternoon, the Kansas City Star reported.

IMPORTANT UPDATE . . .

Kansas City's Coterie Theatre establishes email for alleged abuse victims

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Coterie Theatre begins reviewing its policies and procedures following allegations of abuse by its former producing artistic director. The t heatre's board released a public statement Wednesday that addresses the allegations, asking anyone with claims of misconduct against Coterie staff or cast members to email the Theatre at coterieinvestigation@gmail.com.

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