1615 N. Vermont Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90027

Code of Conduct

(To report misconduct, jump to 'How To Report Misconduct.')

  • Treat each other with respect, as well as the characters that you play.
  • Under no circumstances should you be expected to tolerate sexual misconduct and other forms of harassment or abuse from students, performers, teachers, coaches, administrators or anyone - in or outside class, online, via text, or any other method.
  • If you are in a scene that makes you uncomfortable, you may end it by walking out. You can discuss what happened, but you don't have to. Also, your teacher may stop a scene if they think it's going somewhere uncomfortable.
  • Please inform your teacher or coach of physical or emotional conditions or other access needs that might make exercises or shows difficult or challenging.
  • Please respect each others' pronouns if given, and that it's okay to not disclose any. Refer to people how they wish to be referred to.
  • WGIS also knows that mistakes may be made without ill-intent and are opportunities to learn. Where communication can help, we use that first.
  • We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone who does not honor this code.
  • You can report misconduct or file comments at our third-party reporting service here: https://www.wgimprovschool.com/report

How To Report Misconduct

Red Flag Reporting

We have contracted a third party reporting system: Red Flag Reporting. You can report concerns safely, securely and anonymously 24/7. If you are uncomfortable with a situation, Be Proactive.

Red Flag Reporting is your hotline for:

  • Misconduct
  • Safety violations
  • Unethical behavior

To file a report, remember our Client Code is “LAIMPROV” and pick one of the following options:

  • Visit www.RedFlagReporting.com and click on “File a Report” or just click right here and enter "LAIMPROV".
  • Call 1-877-647-3335
  • Text RFR to 234-231-9005
  • Or scan this with your phone: Red Flag Reporting - LA Indie Improv

You may also use the following (be sure to be detail oriented, provide our client code, and indicate if you wish to be anonymous or not):

  • Fax to 330-572-8146
  • Email to redflag@redflagreporting.com
  • Mail to RFR, P.O. Box 4230, Akron, Ohio 44321

This account is shared by: The Clubhouse, WE Improv, Shared Experience and Improv-LA. Once you file a report -- these organizations will investigate promptly. You have the option to not include any of these organizations when you submit.

If A Report Is Filed

After a report is filed, and if it involves WGIS directly or indirectly, WGIS’ owners (Will Hines, Jim Woods, Sarah Claspell) will investigate. If that’s not appropriate, we’ll contract a third party to investigate. Investigation will include speaking to all sides of the issue, documenting what’s found and informing all parties of the decision in a timely manner.

Our primary goal will be to point out the problem and provide a clear path/guidelines for making needed changes. Depending on the severity of the issue, possible responses to reports of misconduct include: warnings, suspensions, bans for a limited time or permanently, and filing charges with the police.

WGIS also knows that mistakes may be made without ill-intent and are opportunities to learn. Not everything is a bannable offense. Where communication can help, we will use that first. We do not believe in “good” versus “bad” people – it is behavior that needs to be identified and addressed.

Thank you!