Members of the theater community now have a new option for how to address sexual harassment.

On Wednesday, a mediation service for theater professionals involved in sexual harassment incidents was announced by the actress Marin Ireland and the lawyer Norman Siegel at a news conference.

The service, facilitated by an approved mediator, will be confidential.

“If the individuals involved in such an incident agree to this process, a mediator will be selected and will work with those involved in an effort to reach an amicable resolution to the alleged incident,” Mr. Siegel said in the announcement. “Possible resolutions could include an apology, a promise not to engage in such behavior in the future, and counseling.”

The process could also lead to a financial settlement, Mr. Siegel added in a phone interview.

The service is set up as a six-month pilot project; after that period, its effectiveness will be reviewed.

“We hope that the existence of some additional support for the community has the potential for some small amount of relief,” Ms. Ireland said at the news conference.