Counted out

A film by Norah Shapiro, Executive Producer Anthony Edwards

MAGIC & MONSTERS

uncovers the long-buried story of widespread sexual abuse

at America’s preeminent children’s theater.

In the aftermath of litigation,

four survivors attempt the unthinkable…

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TIMELINE OF EVENTS

Follow the milestones of the survivors who break their silence about decades-old sexual abuse at America’s preeminent children’s theater.

1965

Children’s Theatre Company is established.

1965-1969

Allegations of abuse first emerge.

1978-1979

Minneapolis Police family violence division case is opened but stalls and is dropped.

1981

CTC opens its Conservatory School, Jason McLean hired as a company actor.

1982

MN Bureau of Criminal Apprehension begins an investigation of John Clark Donahue and informs the CTC board.

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