Francesca Amewudah-Rivers revealed that after her casting in 'Romeo & Juliet,' she faced severe racial abuse, including death threats and hate mail, making her feel unsafe at work.
Despite the support from over 800 fellow actors who signed a letter in solidarity, Amewudah-Rivers' experience highlighted the deep-seated racism within the theatre industry that needs to be effectively addressed.
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