Theater group Mastodonterne should rebrand, says ex-chairman Steen Lünell, who resigned after claims of a toxic culture. The new board is keen to distance itself from the long-time figurehead.

A million-dollar building and thousands gone—now their famous name is at stake

Steen Lünell co-founded the theater group Mastodonterne and served as chairman for 27 years. Over the years, he has written, directed, and acted in numerous productions, including playing a police officer in 'Pippi' in 2003. In June, he stepped down as chairman after five women came forward in Politiken with stories of inappropriate experiences. Arkivfoto: Anette Sønderby Madsen
Steen Lünell co-founded the theater group Mastodonterne and served as chairman for 27 years. Over the years, he has written, directed, and acted in numerous productions, including playing a police officer in 'Pippi' in 2003. In June, he stepped down as chairman after five women came forward in Politiken with stories of inappropriate experiences. Arkivfoto: Anette Sønderby Madsen
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Within the past month, the prominent amateur theater group Mastodonterne has lost both its home and hundreds of thousands of kroner in municipal support following allegations of a boundary-crossing and sexualized culture.

Now, the former chairman has also demanded the association change its long-standing logo and famous name, reports Frederiksborg Amts Avis.

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