An Australian actor of the musical hit Calamity Jane has called out audiences for “groping” cast members, saying they’re getting a little “too liberal” during the immersive production.
Kala Gare, who plays Katie Brown in the show, took to social media on Sunday to say performers had been inappropriately touched for a third consecutive day.
The immersive production allows the audience to part, as the cast sings beloved songs like The Windy City, My Secret Love, and Black Hills of Dakota.
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“We’ve had too many times of people coming up and touching people inappropriately,” Gare said in an Instagram clip.
“We’re talking about people grabbing bums, touching ‘ta-tas’. It’s starting to get a little crazy with people feeling a little liberal. Please don’t do it for the safety of everybody.
“Come see the show. Have a great time – but don’t touch us.”
7NEWS.com.au has reached out to Gare for comment.
The Opera House’s Studio is transformed into the Golden Garter saloon for the production, with the cast moving around the audience and making them part of the performance.
On Monday, director Richard Carroll told 7NEWS, most audiences were very sensible.
“The vast majority of Calamity Jane audiences are a joy to host, and enter into the unique immersive spirit of the production with energy and humour, as well as huge respect and admiration for the incredible cast,” he said.
“The performers in the show are empowered and encouraged to engage with the audience while making their own boundaries clear, and are aware of the support that’s in place to deal with the few patrons whose behaviour falls short of reasonable expectations.
“We talk to the cast continually to ensure they’re feeling comfortable with every element of the production, and we’re grateful to the Opera House team for their support in handling any issues.
“I hope this clear message from some of the cast members helps ensure that from now on, everybody both on and offstage can focus on the joyful and uplifting message of the production.”
