FTC Inclusion Division

THEATRE IS FOR EVERYONE!

The Florida Theatre Conference is a space that celebrates artistry in all abilities. We believe that theatre is a tool for impact and advocacy and should be accessible and inclusive to all.

How can we be more accessible for our community?

Here at FTC, we are working on awareness: how can we be a space where neurodivergent individuals and individuals with disabilities can feel comfortable and confident while they create and connect with others?

Let us know how we can be more aware and be more inclusive. Fill out the conference survey and help us take steps to make Florida Theatre a place where all belong!

TAKE THE SURVEY HERE

Inclusion At the
Conference

Below are resources and events at the conference that is part of our Inclusion Division. Come join us and help us make theatre for everyone!

Quiet Room

When: Available for the Entire Conference

Where: TBA

Need a moment to process and breathe? The FTC For All Quiet Room is available throughout the conference.

Note: This space may not have a person there to supervise. Adults, please be aware of young people’s use of the Quiet Room.

Inclusion Division Table

When: Available for the Entire Conference

Where: next to TWH box office

Come say hi and let us know how we can be a more inclusive artistic space for you and other performing artists.

Note: This space may not have a person there. Please feel free to pick up information and interact as you pass by!

INCLUSION EVENTS

Thursday, November 7, 9am-11:30am

Accessibility Thinking Workshop

TWH Ballet Room

Theatre is for everyone--but sometimes it's not built for all. In this workshop, participants learn about services and tools that can make productions more accessible to more people. Through conversation and collaboration, this workshop challenges theatre makers to developing creative ways of making rehearsals, productions, and stories more inclusive for artists and audience members.

Friday, November 8, 9:00am-11:30am

Saturday, November 9, 9am-11:30am

The Doofer Challenge

TWH Large Art Room

Oh no! The director needs that prop for rehearsal TODAY?!?! How can you spark creativity and make something that will DO FOR now? In this hands-on art-making experience, participants communicate, collaborate, and create to solve problems that arise when making theatre together. Designed by Asolo Rep Stage Management and Education staff, The Doofer Challenge is a great way to challenge young artists to adapt and think outside of the box.

Note: This workshop is designed and often adapted for artists of all abilities. Artists with sensory sensitivities should be aware of hands-on exploration and potential loud noises.

Friday, November 8, 11am-12:30pm

Lights Up on the Dark: Audio Description for Blind Audiences

TWH Cabaret Room

Discover how theatre is brought to life for the low vision and blind community through the words and descriptions of an audio describer. This 90-minute workshop will open your eyes to how your theatre, your performance and your community can be transformed by making the performing arts accessible to this underserved audience. Learn the what’s and how’s of Audio Description with a trained audio describer, hear the perspective of a member of the low vision/blind community that is also a performer and practice the skills to create an audio described piece!

Friday, November 8, 1:00pm-1:45pm

Let’s Talk About: Theatre and Inclusion

Meeting Room B

Come meet (and bring your lunch!) with FTC Board Members Sara Brunow and Zach Rivera as they facilitate a conversation about neurodiversity and disability in theatre and how we can make community using our artform.

Saturday, November 9, 2pm-3:30pm

Suitcase Stories

TWH Mat Room

Do you LOVE a good story? In this workshop, become part of a storybook while learning how to use your mind, body, voice, and senses to make it come alive! Participants experience storytelling in dynamic ways and practice using everyday objects to make their favorite storybooks even more extraordinary.

Note: This workshop is designed and often adapted for artists of all abilities. Artists with sensory sensitivities should be aware of hands-on exploration and potential loud noises.

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Inclusion Q&A

Deadlines

Early Registration Deadline | October 7, 2024

Registrations can still be completed after October 7, 2024 up to the day(s) of the Conference onsite, but these late registrations will be charged a late registration fee.

REGISTRATION FEES $