Annex Code of Conduct and Resources
Our code of conduct is intended to describe the expectations and responsibilities of volunteers, students, teachers, event and space renters, performers, tenants, company members, and board members of the Annex Theater. As a radical organization, we aim to be an accessible, equitable, safe, and respectful space for all who wish to create and enjoy experimental theater. This specifically includes people of color, and people of all ages, abilities, gender expressions and identities, sexual orientations, education statuses, cultural backgrounds, and religious affiliations, or lack thereof. We believe all people have the right to dress and express themselves in the fashion most true to their identity.
The foundation of these expectations includes:
- Treating every person with dignity and respect;
- Being fair, considerate, and honest when interacting with all;
- Conducting oneself professionally; and
- Rejecting violent and discriminatory behavior.
The Annex Theater will not tolerate discrimination, sexual harassment, or verbal, written, or physical abuse on its premises, or in any form.
Click here to download Annex Theater Code of Conduct as a PDF file.
Audience Rights and Responsibilities
At the Annex Theater, we believe audience members are artists as well. This list of rights and responsibilities for all visitors to the Annex Theater attending plays, special events, or other programmatic activity, is non-exhaustive. It is intended as an outline of our principles and expectations as an organization. The Annex is an inclusive space at the nexus of experimental theater and community engagement. We work towards realizing the values of accessibility, equity, and dignity each day so that those who enter our space may create and enjoy the arts together. This specifically includes people of color, and people of all ages, abilities, gender expressions and identities, sexual orientations, education status, cultural backgrounds, and religious affiliations, or lack thereof.
The foundation of these values includes:
- Treating every person with dignity and respect;
- Being fair, considerate, and honest when interacting with all; and
- Rejecting violent or discriminatory behavior.
Click here to download Annex Theater Audience Rights and Responsibilities document as a PDF file.
Available Resources
The Annex Theater strongly believes it is the responsibility of the entire community to address oppression, discrimination, and harassment in all its forms. This should be done preemptively by implementing alternate systems of recourse than are traditionally available in today’s criminal justice system, which is inherently oppressive to marginalized communities, and fails to protect the most vulnerable in our society. We continuously work towards creating better structures and systems within Baltimore, and recognize the efforts of other organizations to do the same. Therefore, we have compiled a list of available outside resources providing assistance to those who have experienced discrimination or harassment. This list includes resources for victims of discrimination, sexual assault, and domestic violence, those who identify as LGBT, and those who require legal assistance.
Click here to download our Available Resources document as a PDF file.
Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Hotline for Baltimore City (24/7)
- 410-857-0077
National Sexual Assault Hotline, RAINN (24/7)
- 800-656-4673
- http://www.rainn.org/get-help/national-sexual-assault-hotline
National Domestic Violence Hotline (24/7)
- 800-799-7233
- http://www.ndvh.org/
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (24/7)
- 800-273-8255
- http://www.suicidepreventionhotline.org
Maryland Network Against Domestic Violence
- 800-634-3577
- http://www.mnadv.org/
TurnAround
- 24-hour helpline: 443-279-0379
- https://turnaroundinc.org/
House of Ruth
- 24-hour legal line: 1-888-880-7884
- Creating a safety plan: http://www.hruth.org/get-help/create-a-safety-plan/
- Gateway Project: http://www.hruth.org/get-help/abuse-intervention-programs/
- Domestic Violence Legal Clinic: (410) 889-7884
The Dove Center
- 24-hour hotline: 800-656-4673
- http://gcdovecenter.org/
Hollaback! Baltimore
- https://bmore.ihollaback.org/ive-got-your-back/
LGBT Specific
Baltimore City LGBTQ+ Resource Guide:
The GLCCB (Gay and Lesbian Community Center of Baltimore)
- 410-777-8145
- http://www.glccb.org/
The Center for Black Equity - Baltimore
- 443-218-2478
- http://centerforblackequity.org/baltimore/
Chase Brexton Health Care
- https://www.chasebrexton.org/our-services/lgbt-health-resource-center/lgbt-wellness-resources
FreeState Justice, Inc.
- 410-625-5428
- http://freestate-justice.org/
Sugar
- http://www.sugartheshop.com/
Hearts and Ears
- https://www.facebook.com/HeartsAndEars
Johns Hopkins University, Transgender Resources
- https://studentaffairs.jhu.edu/lgbtq/trans-resources/
- https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/center_transgender_health/index.html
Legal Resources
Maryland Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts
- https://mdvla.org/
Maryland Judiciary Case Search
- http://casesearch.courts.state.md.us/
The Maryland People’s Law Library
- Getting Legal Help in MD: https://www.peoples-law.org/get-help
- Clinic Calendar: https://www.peoples-law.org/calendar
- Legal Services Directory: https://www.peoples-law.org/directory
- Suing an Abuser in Civil Court: https://www.peoples-law.org/suing-abuser-civil-court
- Victim’s Rights: https://www.peoples-law.org/rights-crime-victim-or-victims-representative
- Working with Police (your rights): https://www.peoples-law.org/law-enforcement-officers-and-domestic-violence
- Landlord / Tenant Relationships: https://www.peoples-law.org/cat/housing/landlordtenant
- Renters with Disabilities: https://www.peoples-law.org/information-renters-disabilities
- Civil Rights Resources: https://www.peoples-law.org/civil-rights-resources
- Government Benefits and Services: https://www.peoples-law.org/cat/government-benefits-services
- Senior Citizens: https://www.peoples-law.org/cat/senior-citizens
Women’s Law Center of Maryland
- http://www.wlcmd.org/services/
- Protection Order Advocacy and Representation Project: http://www.wlcmd.org/services/domestic-violence-law/legal-representation/
- 410-783-0377
- Legal Hotlines: http://www.wlcmd.org/services/family-law/hotlines/
- Family Law: 1-800-845-8550
- Legal Forms: 1-800-818-9888
How to File for Peace Order or Protective Order
Maryland Victim Assistance Resource Directory (Baltimore City p. 21)
Baltimore City Legal Services Directory
Maryland Legal Service Corporation
Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service, Inc.
- 410-396-1322
- https://mvlslaw.org/get-legal-help/do-i-qualify/
Baltimore City Lawyer Referral and Information Service
- 410-539-3112
- https://www.baltimorebar.org/for-the-public/lawyer-referral/
CASA (assistance for low-income immigrants)
- 410-732-2694
- http://wearecasa.org/services-by-state/
Relevant Laws and Legal Primers
Sexual Assault:
Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault
- https://www.mcasa.org/law-public-policy/maryland-law-regulations
- Sexual Offense Elements Charts
- Title 3: Other Crimes Against Persons:
- Subtitle 3: Sexual Crimes
- Subtitle 6: Child Abuse
- Subtitle 8: Stalking and Harassment
- Title 5: Controlled Dangerous Substance (Subtitle 6… Drug-induced Conduct)
- Title 11: Indecency and Obscenity
- Subtitle 1: Adult Sexual Displays
- Subtitle 2: Obscene Matter
- Subtitle 3: Prostitution
- Subtitle 9: Victims and Witnesses - Services
- Title 14: General Sentencing Provisions (Subtitle 1)
- Maryland Regulations
The Maryland People’s Law Library - Domestic Violence
- https://www.peoples-law.org/cat/domestic-violence
Discrimination:
The Maryland People’s Law Library
- Federal Civil Rights Claims
- https://www.peoples-law.org/federal-civil-rights-claims
- Employment Discrimination
- https://www.peoples-law.org/employment-discrimination
- Includes overview of Federal and MD Law
- Housing Discrimination
- https://www.peoples-law.org/laws-against-housing-discrimination
The Williams Institute - Transgender Discrimination
- https://williamsinstitute.law.ucla.edu/wp-content/uploads/MarylandGIOrdinanceReport-Sept-2013.pdf
- Includes overview of MD / local jurisdiction protections, their scope, how to enforce it, and what available remedies are
MD Department of Budget and Management - Sexual Orientation Discrimination
- http://www.dbm.maryland.gov/eeo/Documents/EEOBrochures/SexOrientationrev.pdf
- State EEOC claim filing information
