Substance Use

Whitby Courthouse Theatre is committed to providing a safe, healthy and productive space where volunteers, members and patrons are protected from the adverse effects of substance use.

This policy establishes expectations for reasonable behaviour as it relates to the use of substances that could impact a volunteer or member’s ability to perform their duties safely, competently and efficiently. The policy strives to respect the dignity and privacy of individuals; and may provide information on treatment, to those who have a substance use disorder.

This policy applies to all volunteers and members while conducting Whitby Courthouse Theatre business (including, but not exclusive to, rehearsals and performances).

Volunteers are expected to perform their duties safely, competently and efficiently, without any limitation arising from substance use or the after-effects of substance use that risks their health or safety or that of any other person.

Non-compliance with this policy may result in the appropriate disciplinary measures, up to and including dismissal from duties, production and or acting roles.