Disability Arts History Australia

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• "Australian Theatre of The Deaf - NSW Theatre of the Deaf - History 1982"
  Australian Theatre of The Deaf History 1982 - Information about the history of the NSW Theatre of the Deaf, in which Nick Neary, Welfare Officer for the Adult Deaf Society of NSW in the 1970s developed a Deaf drama group, that with funding from the Australia Council and the Australian Elizabethan Theatre Trust became professionalised in 1979 [NSW Theatre of the Deaf, then in 1982 Theatre of the Deaf/Australian Theatre of the Deaf]. Information about company work – mainstage, schools, television, and special events – style, members.
• "Australian Theatre of The Deaf - Visual Interpretation Workshop Information"
  Australian Theatre of The Deaf Visual Interpretation workshop re - reads, in part "Alex Jones is an actor and graduate from New York University who has presented workshops on Interpreted Theatre, Gestuno Interpreting and Visual Interpretation in New York City. Alex will teach Visual Interpretation for interpreters to learn how to express themselves visually when interpreting in a such settings as medical and educational .gistration form"
• "Australian Theatre of The Deaf - Drama With Vision Workshop Information - Tour"
  Australian Theatre of The Deaf Drama With Vision Tour to schools registration form - reads, in part "'Drama with Vision' explores theatre techniques designed to free the imagination to enable students to communicate their ideas visually."
• "Australian Theatre of The Deaf - Drama With Vision Workshop Information"
  Australian Theatre of The Deaf Drama With Vision workshop registration form - reads, in part "The weekend workshop, 'Drama with Vision', explores theatre techniques designed to free your imagination to communicate your ideas visually."
• "Australian Theatre of The Deaf - Deaf Drama Theatre Classes"
  Australian Theatre of The Deaf Deaf Drama Theatre classes - reads, in part "TOD will be conducting Deaf Drama Theatre classes for Deaf adults from the age of 18 and above. The classes will be mostly taught by Mike Canfield, the Associate Director of TOD, and the actors of the company will contribute their teachings too from time to time. A variety range of different Deaf drama skills will be taught, such as visual vernacular, movement, visual communication, improvisation and so forth."
• "Australian Theatre of The Deaf - Body Beat Workshop Information"
  Australian Theatre of The Deaf Body Beat workshop registration form - reads, in part "The 'Body Beat' workshop leaders, Natasha Moszenin and Caroline Conlon (accompanied by a sign language interpreter) will initiate you into an energising and challenging new way of music-making."
• "Australian Theatre of The Deaf - Acting Fundamentals Workshop Information"
  Australian Theatre of the Deaf Acting Fundamentals Seminar Series - reads, in part "“Combining exercises, visual demonstrations and discussion, 'Acting Fundamentals' will equip you with a variety of practical skills for character development and script/story analysis. The classes are designed to introduce theories, practices and vocabularies employed by the theatrical profession.”
• "Australian Theatre of The Deaf - Study Guide"
  Study Guide, including information about Theatre of the Deaf, and "what the Theatre of the Deaf is not: A. It is not a mime show… B. It is not always a play about deafness. … C. It is not Theatre FOR the Deaf.”
• "Australian Theatre of The Deaf - Season Program 1988"
  Australian Elizabethan Theatre Trust poster with information about Theatre of The Deaf Season Program for 1988, including shows BEHIND THE WINDOW , SGANARELLE, THE LADY OF LARKSPUR LOTION, SIGNPOSTS, FIVE STEPS BEYOND, and workshops
• "Australian Theatre of The Deaf - History, and Fundamental Elements of the Theatre of The Deaf - 1985"
  Australian Theatre of The Deaf History, and Fundamental Elements of the Theatre of The Deaf 1985 - Information about elements of Theatre of the Deaf, what it is, and is not – “not 'theatre for the deaf'” – and the work, approach, and history of the Australian Theatre of the Deaf, including ainstage shows (MAN EQUALS MAN), and a major focus on Theatre in Education (FINGERPAINTING, HOOLIGAN'S HANDS, HOW , I LIVE HERE, THE INVADERS, ODD BODS)
• "Australian Theatre of the Deaf - History of Theatre of the Deaf"
  History of Australian Theatre of the Deaf, until 1995, noting productions - “Culture Shock”, “Tunnel Vision”, “Shape UP!”, “A Day In the Life Of Angels”, “Same Difference”, “The Very First Day” – performer appearances in Australian television - “GP”, “The Money or the Gun”, “A Country Practice”
• "Australian Theatre of The Deaf - Victorian Arts Council - Jukebox - Teachers Notes"
  Australian Theatre of The Deaf Victorian Arts Council Jukebox Teachers Notes - Introduction from Victorian Arts Council, synopsis, information about sign singing, pre- and post-performance activities – reads, in part “Jukebox presents Deafness with a difference. Through the device of the jukebox the audience selects well known songs from a list which are performed by the Company using sign singing - the interpretation of songs into Australian Sign Language (AUSLAN). Between the songs the actors present their own stories about Deafness and life in the Deaf community.”
• "Australian Theatre of The Deaf - Jukebox - Teachers Notes"
  Australian Theatre of The Deaf Jukebox Teachers Notes - Introduction from Victorian Arts Council, synopsis, information about sign singing, pre- and post-performance activities – reads, in part “Jukebox presents Deafness with a difference. Through the device of the jukebox the audience selects well known songs from a list which are performed by the Company using sign singing - the interpretation of songs into Australian Sign Language (AUSLAN). Between the songs the actors present their own stories about Deafness and life in the Deaf community.”
• "Australian Theatre of The Deaf - Poetic Movements Workshop Information"
• "Australian Theatre of The Deaf - Playing With Drama Workshop Information"
• "Australian Theatre of The Deaf - Acting Up Workshop Information"
  Australian Theatre of The Deaf - Acting Up workshop registration form - reads, in part “This new workshop includes theatre games, acrobatics and sign singing presented by professional Deaf actors (accompanied by a Sign Language Interpreter) and the Artistic Director of ATOD, Tony Strachan.”
• "Australian Theatre of The Deaf - Company Report - February March 1987"
  Australian Theatre of The Deaf - Report - February March 1987 - Appointment of Carol-lee Aquiline as Assistant Artistic Director, weekly lunch-time sign language classes for Australian Elizabethan Theatre Trust Staff plus evening classes for general public, re-rehearsal schools show MOON BETWEEN TWO HOUSES, auditions schools show BEHIND THE WINDOW and mainstage show at Belvoir Street Theatre DON QUIXOTE
• "Australian Theatre of The Deaf - Work and Recent Achievements - 1994"
  Australian Theatre of The Deaf Work and Recent Achievements 1994 - Information about Australian Theatre of the Deaf, as it celebrates 15th anniversary, three current school shows (DAY IN THE LIFE OF ANGELS, THE VERY FIRST DAY, SAME DIFFERENCE), performance for general public (SAVANT at the Performance Space, and DEAF AND GAY was presented as part of Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras), and other touring, appearances, and events, and policy since 1989 to employ only Deaf actors.
• "Australian Theatre of the Deaf - Behind the scenes history"
  Behind the scenes History of Australian Theatre of the Deaf, until 1994, noting current staff Julia Cotton, Gillian Minervini, and Pam Spicer - earliest productions in the 1970s "King Lear", "Rogues and Clowns", "Five Flights to Freedom’" - recent productions using the Company's trademark visual style - "Wolfmoon", Culture Shock”, “Tunnel Vision”, “Shape UP!” – performer appearances in Australian television - “GP”, “The Money or the Gun”, “A Country Practice”, and other acheivements
• "Australian Theatre of The Deaf - NSW Theatre of the Deaf - Information 1982"
  Australian Theatre of The Deaf Information 1982 - Information about current activities, including schools show Hooligan's Hands, Summer School of Visual Theatre, and company membership
• "Australian Theatre of The Deaf - Performance Program 1990"
  Australian Theatre of The Deaf Performance Program 1990 - Program for works including 'BEHIND THE ·WINDOW' , 'JUMPING OFF THE SHELF’, 'THE EYE', 'A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A DEAF PERSON' presented as part of Theatre of the Deaf tour (in this case, by Tasmanian Deaf Society), with history of Theatre of the Deaf
• "Australian Theatre of The Deaf - Jukebox and Hands and Tales - Tasmania Tour - Press Release"
  Australian Theatre of The Deaf Jukebox and Hands and Tales Tasmania Tour Press Release - reads, in part "The Company will bring two shows to Tasmania; Hands & Tales, a Deaf cabaret spectacular for general audiences and Jukebox, a dynamic and energetic performance which blends popular music, comedy and story telling for students."
• "Australian Theatre of The Deaf - Jukebox - Attendance Permission Slip"
  Australian Theatre of The Deaf Jukebox Attendance Permission Slip for students
• "Australian Theatre of The Deaf - Show and Tell and Jukebox Poster"
  Australian Theatre of The Deaf 'Show and Tell' and 'Jukebox' Poster
• "Australian Theatre of The Deaf - Jukebox - Poster"
  Australian Theatre of The Deaf Jukebox Poster