Episode 9: Consent Culture in Theatre w/ Mika Laulainen

Taking Back Slut

Mika Laulainen, a director, artist and all around badass in the theatre community, chats with me about consent, non-monogamy and the patriarchy. In the past, it's been an unspoken understanding that actors should dive into any situation they find themselves in. But this can be triggering for some people. Especially when it comes to creating art that might centre around sex, sexual violence, physical altercations or anything that could cause a boundary to be crossed. Mika and I chat about some of the work she's doing to create a safe, communicative space where actors can feel free to express their boundaries while still staying true to the art they're creating.