A minimum of 25 racism complaints were made, 12 of which were deemed to be credible.
The drama schools recorded at least 27 bullying cases since 2020, seven of which were upheld.
Eighteen gender and disability discrimination grievances also existed.
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Over the course of these conversations, female graduates alleged that they were sexually propositioned by lecturers.
One Black graduate said he was asked to paint his face white for a musical.
The FDS remains committed, within the scope of its remit, to evolving and sharing good practice.
RADA said it no longer tolerates the teaching practices she described.
Gangs Of Londonstar Paapa Essiedu was left shellshocked after he and Coelwere called the N-word at Guildhall.
The school apologized to both actors and undertook an anti-racism program.
Schools have faced public reckonings over their cultures.
Impressionable students are encouraged to explore the limits of their capabilities and vulnerabilities in a highly competitive environment.
These teachers can cast pupils in lead roles in graded performances.
They are seen as the gatekeepers to agents, casting directors, and auditions.
Those who do not play the game risk being frozen out.
These elements combine to create conditions for misconduct and abuse of power, people said.
There will be thousands of others who have experienced sexual harassment and discrimination [and not complained].
It said most complaints related to matters that took place off campus.
There is a really high barrier to reporting in the first place.
People only usually make formal complaints if the harassment is extreme, she added.
It also upheld two of three racism cases and one of six bullying claims.
The school said it was aware of two complaints that were referred to the Metropolitan Police by students.
Deena said the experience damaged her mental health.
Rose Bruford said it works with diversity specialists to ensure it has an anti-discriminatory environment.
It said students are encouraged to raise their concerns and complaints are dealt with positively and constructively.
Other people complained of overt racism during their time at drama school.
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He said the tutor became very defensive when concerns were raised and the idea was eventually abandoned.
RADA, arguably the most revered drama school in the UK, had the highest number of racism complaints.
Trauma Porn
Many students spoke of being asked to relive past trauma without sufficient safeguarding.
Lucy claimed a tutor encouraged her classmate to beat her.
Lucy said she was offered just four counseling sessions during her three-year course.
East 15 had the highest number of bullying cases, upholding one in nine of the complaints it received.
One incident in student accommodation was reported to Essex Police.
We do not tolerate harassment and bullying of any kind, it said.
We will always take appropriate action if concerns over behavior are raised.
I was witness to a fatal incident during my first year, in which the victim unfortunately died.
I tried to resuscitate him and I was the last one there in his final moments.
It was deeply traumatic, she said.
It dismissed at least two sexual harassment complaints, but upheld or partially upheld three of four racism complaints.
Manchester Metropolitan University, which houses the school, said some allegations related to events outside of the university.
It added that all complaints are investigated thoroughly and perpetrators are disciplined where necessary.
The other was not resolved because the accused left the school.
It also deemed two of three bullying cases to be credible.
The school said student safety is its number one priority and it has robust safeguarding policies.
There are lots of loopholes drama schools fall through, she said.
It should be a national outcry.
Lewis Thomas called on schools to employ psychotherapists rather than counselors to support students with trauma recall.
The safer a student feels, the more artistic freedom youre going to find they have, she said.
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