Disability-Centric Theatre Training
Foundational Three-Part Virtual Workshop
Training Overview
This three-session workshop is designed to give your team the confidence and knowledge to craft better disability representation, as well as create a radically accessible environment for disabled artists and audiences. We welcome artistic teams, organizational staff, fundraisers, and educators to join in, creating a shared experience and collective understanding within your organization.
Our trainings are one-of-a-kind, tailored to the particular needs of your organization or production and includes the opportunity to reflect on personal experiences and ask questions. This training takes place remotely. Please inquire about on-site variations and creative workshops.
Session Structures
SESSION 1: Definitions and Narratives
Familiarize your team with how to think and talk about disability, impairment, and ableism.
Spot common media tropes and identify their relationship to cultural views of disability.
See examples of meaningful disability representation and the tools these artists used to defy stereotypes.
SESSION 2:
Artist Experience
Introduction to the 10 Principles of Disability Justice as originated by Sins Invalid.
Collectively examine artistic working practices and reflect on how greater access will support the creation of the best art possible.
SESSION 3:
Audience Experience
Creatively explore how you might make your show, venue, or class more accessible to all audience members or participants.
Dive into examples from top disability artists to illustrate the state-of-the-art of disability-centric theatremaking.
Guided discussions based on your team’s unique needs and assets, challenging participants to consider how meaningful access can enrich their practice.
Engagement Details
Workshop comprises three 2-hour sessions
Consultations with your organization’s leadership to determine your team’s goals and needs
Providing suggested readings based on conversations in the sessions
Follow-up availability for participant questions
Permission to keep slides and recordings for future internal use