DiverseABILITY Forum Schedule
Devine Studio Theatre
The recent World Report on Disability, produced by the World Health Organization and the World Bank found that over one billion people, or 15% of the world population, have disabilities. This makes it the largest minority group worldwide. Learn about the Americans with Disabilities Act and other domestic laws (currently in the Senate) as well as the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and the worldwide movement to recognize the right to full and equal participation of persons with disabilities.
David Morrissey, Executive Director, United States International Council on Disabilities
Suzanne Richard, Outreach Coordinator, United States International Council on Disabilities
Esme Grant, Disability Rights Educator, United States International Council on Disabilities
Dr. Toby Long, Associate Professor of Pediatrics and the Training Director at the Center for Child and Human Development
Moderated by Michael W. Smith, Director of the Affirmative Action Programs,
Georgetown University Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity and Affirmative Action
FREE
This event will be sign-interpreted.
Reception to follow, generously supported by Institutional Diversity, Equity & Affirmative Action (IDEAA).
Devine Studio Theatre
By Fr. Rick Curry, SJ
Father Rick Curry, SJ, is the founder and artistic director of the National Theatre Workshop of the Handicapped (NTWH) and its Writers Program for Wounded Warriors, and launched the Academy for Veterans at Georgetown University for those returning from Iraq and Afghanistan. He will discuss his current work with veterans with disabilities in light of the 37-year history of the NTWH.
Gallaudet University Theatre Arts Department
The Deaf Chef
Written and Directed by Prof. Willy Conley
The Deaf Chef is a short, nonverbal, gesture comedy of an international cooking competition where love is discovered under a most unusual circumstance. Starring Gallaudet students: James McGowan, Kyleigh Herrera, Marissa Pascual, Changer Gonzalez, Amelia Hensley, Emily Stemper, Victoria LeBlanc, and Theresa Marie Glaser
Open Circle Theatre Cabaret
Is There Anybody Out There?
Directed by Suzanne Richard
Music Directed and accompanied by Stuart Weich
Open Circle Theatre Cabaret is Washington DC’s first professional theatre dedicated to producing productions that integrate the considerable talents of artists with disabilities. OCT was formed by a group of people with and without disabilities, who possess the love of the theater and a commitment to full access for all persons. (In sign and song, actors from past OCT productions consider the ‘art of communication’ in classic cabaret style.) Starring: Tosia Shall, Scott Sedar, JP, Rob McQuay, Tiffany Garfinkle and more.
Wild Zappers with special guest National Deaf Dance Theatre
Directed by Fred Beam
With a powerful combination of American Sign Language, music, and dance, the Prince George’s County, MD-based Wild Zappers promote cultural and educational awareness through entertainment within the Deaf and Hearing Community.
Meet and Talk with the artists after the performance.
FREE, BUT TICKETED.
This event will be sign-interpreted.
Saturday, October 22
Devine Studio Theatre
The 'OR'bit juxtaposes a one-woman-show, stand-up comedy, and a game show. The performance allows you to get to know Monique, and her “voice-box” as she explores her Korean-American Deaf identity. Be ready for the unexpected!
FREE, BUT TICKETED.
This event will be sign-interpreted.
Devine Studio Theatre
Talkback
Join several distinguished faculty from Georgetown and Gallaudet University as they lead a conversation on integrating disability studies and arts into the curriculum.
Professor Willy Conley, Theater Department, Gallaudet University
Professor Nolana Yip, Georgetown University
FREE
This event will be sign-interpreted.
(previously scheduled for Devine Studio Theatre)
Tony Award-winning director and Georgetown University alumnus Jack Hofsiss (GU, '71) is an American director for theatre, film and television. His direction of The Elephant Man earned him a Tony Award (the youngest director to have then received it), Drama Desk Award, Outer Critics Circle Award, Obie Award and the New York Drama Critics Award.
Meet Jack and enjoy light refreshments leading up to the 8 p.m. performance of Visible Impact. (He will also participate in a more in-depth conversation, moderated by Prof. Susan Lynskey, following the show.
FREE, BUT TICKETED.
This event will be sign-interpreted.
Devine Studio Theatre
This ensemble-created production weaves monologue and memoir, scene-work and Shakespeare, poetry and movement,to explore and enact diverse experiences and perspectives from the d/Deaf and disabled communities. This revealing and often autobiographical piece dramatizes the intertwined relationships between biology, language, culture, and identity. Created on the premise that disability, deafness, and diversity enrich the artistic experience and advance aesthetic innovation, Visible Impact artists celebrate difference, inclusion, and the evolving capacity of all people.
$18 GENERAL / $15 FACULTY, STAFF, ALUMNI, SENIOR / $10 STUDENT
This event will be sign-integrated.
Immediately following the show, Tony-winning director Jack Hofsiss will participate in an onstage discussion with Professor Susan Lynskey, followed by a reception.
Sunday, October 23
Devine Studio Theatre
The Sonnet Workshop provides a visual method for exploring Shakespeare's forms and language. Come get the “unspoken” dish on the ‘Dark Lady and the Young Man,’ and as a foretelling of the Theater & Performance Studies Spring Season...we'll even sign a little Macbeth.
FREE
Observers welcome on a first-come, first-served basis.
This event will be sign/voice-interpreted.
Devine Studio Theatre
$15 GENERAL / $12 FACULTY, STAFF, ALUMNI, SENIOR / $7 STUDENT
This event will be sign-integrated.
Devine Studio Theatre
Talkback
Students, faculty, and practitioners will share their strategies for how to create more accessible and inclusive performing arts experiences. The talk back will include a hands-on demonstration of sign-language interpretation and audio description.
Joel Snyder, Audio Description Association
Beth Henriksen & John Mark Ennis, Sign Performing Artists
Moderated by Jane Holahan, Director, Georgetown University Academic Resource Center
FREE
This event will be sign-interpreted.
Devine Studio Theatre
This ensemble-created production weaves monologue and memoir, scene-work and Shakespeare, poetry and movement,to explore and enact diverse experiences and perspectives from the d/Deaf and disabled communities. This revealing and often autobiographical piece dramatizes the intertwined relationships between biology, language, culture, and identity. Created on the premise that disability, deafness, and diversity enrich the artistic experience and advance aesthetic innovation, Visible Impact artists celebrate difference, inclusion, and the evolving capacity of all people.
FRI/SAT EVENING ONLY: $18 GENERAL / $15 FACULTY, STAFF, ALUMNI, SENIOR / $10 STUDENT ALL OTHER PERFORMANCES: $15 GENERAL / $12 FACULTY, STAFF, ALUMNI, SENIOR / $7 STUDENT
This production will be sign-integrated
Thursday, October 20 at 8 p.m. (talkback to follow)
Saturday, October 22 at 8 p.m. (talkback to follow)
Sunday, October 23 at 2 p.m.
Wednesday-Saturday, October 26-29 at 8 p.m.
Upcoming Events
- There are no upcoming events scheduled at this time.
Announcements
- Leading Washington Artists Reach Across Disciplines for World Premiere Dance-Theatre Collaboration: May 3-5
- Georgetown University Theater & Performance Studies Program presents area premiere of “Trojan Barbie: A Car-Crash Encounter with Euripides’ ‘Trojan Women’” by newest faculty member Christine Evans
- Anna Deavere Smith Residency at Georgetown University Includes Symposium, Staged Reading of “On Grace”
