Ieva Labanauskaitė, an actress associated with the J. Miltinio Drama Theatre, addressed recent public accusations concerning the theatre’s leadership. Having been employed at the institution for five years, Labanauskaitė publicly defended the theatre director, Antanas Venckaus.
In a statement shared via Facebook and reported by LRT, Labanauskaitė expressed her surprise regarding the nature of the recent allegations. She stated that throughout her five years working at the J. Miltinio Drama Theatre, she had not experienced any instances of bullying.
Instead, she described her relationship with Director Antanas Venckaus as consistently respectful, professional, and humane. The actress also commented on a separate interview involving V. Mičiulienė, noting the discussion surrounding the role of Stefte and the context of the interview itself.
Labanauskaitė observed that the interview failed to mention any discussion regarding respect or professionalism owed to the audience, colleagues, or the broader theatre community. Her comments underscore a commitment to the professional environment of the theatre. Labanauskaitė’s defense of the theatre director and her critique of the public discourse highlight internal dynamics within the J.
Miltinio Drama Theatre and the professional standards expected within the local theatre scene.
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