Disability Arts History Australia

Items

• "Deafness Resources Australia - Nola Colefax Signs Of Change Book Launched 1999"
  Deafness Resources Australia annoucnement of Nola Colefax 'Signs Of Change' autobiography, including history of Australian Theatre of the Deaf, book launch in 1999 - reads, in part - "Signs of Change is a thrilling story of the achievement of one woman and a substantial history of a dynamic era of a little known Australian community. This book interweaves Nola's personal history With the history, culture and development of the Deaf community."
• "Australia Theatre of the Deaf - Snakes and Ladders - Education Kit"
  Australian Theatre of the Deaf Snakes and Ladders Education Kit - discussion points about Mental Illness, pre- and post- performance activities, information about visual theatre, and sign language
• "Australia Theatre of the Deaf - Snakes and Ladders - and Drama With Vision Workshop Information Form"
  Australian Theatre of the Deaf Snakes and Ladders and Drama with Vision workshop information/registration form - reads, in part "Three talented Deaf actors bring this message [about mental health] home in a positive and touching story of a young woman's grapple with mental illness, and her eventual triumph with the support of her friends. We see thoughts materialised as a shadow, casting a haze of confusion, but as her shadow dissolves with help, a powerful message of hope and understanding is received by all."
• "Australian Theatre of The Deaf - The Winter's Tale - Program"
  Australian Theatre of the Deaf, program for A Winter's Tale - information about cast, including note that many in this cast are part of the part-time non-professional company of NSW Theatre of the Deaf, and information about what the professional company has been doing during 1981 International Year of the Disabled Person
• "Australian Theatre of The Deaf - The Winter's Tale - Promotional Flyer"
  Australian Theatre of the Deaf promotional flyer for The Winter's Tale - reads, in part "A 20's version of Shakespeare's THE WINTERS TALE - original but not eyebrow-raising. After inumerable adaptations of the Bard it's easy to be blase. That is until you realise that this production will be mounted by Australia's only professional Deaf Theatre Company."
• "Australian Theatre of The Deaf - Leaping of the Page and Playing With Drama Workshops"
• "Australian Theatre of the Deaf Masks Are Barking Promotion"
  Australian Theatre of the Deaf Masks Are Barking Promotional Flyer - Australian Theatre of the Deaf Masks Are Barking Promotional Flyer - Reads, in part “ ‘Barking’ is the journing of three puppies from their birth through to their discovery of a world of love and fear. ‘Barking’ features experimental theatre, capturing the cartoon of animated entertainment on the 3D stage.”
• "Australian Theatre of The Deaf - Leaping of the Page - Book List"
• "Australian Theatre of The Deaf - Leaping of the Page - Education Kit"
• "Australian Theatre of The Deaf - Commedia Deaf Arte + Drama With Vision Workshops"
  Australian Theatre of The Deaf Commedia Deaf Arte + Drama With Vision Workshops - reads, in part "With a reputation for presenting high quality, educational shows at schools for over 20 years, the masters of visual theatre, Australian Theatre of the Deaf has blended their unique style with the traditional Italian theatre of Commedia dell 'arte; thus 'Commedia DEAF Arte'."
• "Australian Theatre of the Deaf - 20th Birthday"
  Australian Theatre of the Deaf 20th Birthday - reads, in part "Deaf community, theatre goers, members, Auslan students... anyone and everyone is invited to join us at three special events (interpreted with voice and sign language) designed to celebrate our first 20 years", with information about launch of Nola Colefax's book 'Signs of Change' the Scene 20 party and a Bump Out brunch
• Philippa Playford
• Marcia Girke
• "Australian Theatre of the Deaf - Interpreted Theatre 2004"
  Australian Theatre of the Deaf Interpreted Theatre 2004 - reads, in part "To provide access for the Deaf community to quality theatre and to promote Deaf awareness, ATOD works with several theatre companies each year to present Auslan (Australian Sign Language) Interpretation of their shows."
• "Australian Theatre of The Deaf - Castles in the Air - Poster"
  Poster for Australian Theatre of The Deaf show Castles in the Air - reads, in part "Castles in the Air' is a series of short stories, comedy skits, images and songs."
• "Australian Theatre of The Deaf - TheatroQuest II - Fundraiser"
• "Australian Theatre of The Deaf - AHOY - Poster"
  Australian Theatre of The Deaf poster for AHOY presented at Australian Maritime Museum
• "Australian Theatre of The Deaf - Hands and Tales - Poster"
  Australian Theatre of the Deaf poster for show Hands and Tales - reads, in part "'HANDS & TALES' - a series of short stories, comedy skits, images and songs. A Deaf cabaret with broad appeal."
• "Australian Theatre of The Deaf - Hands and Tales Tasmania Tour - Poster"
  Australian Theatre of The Deaf show Hands and Tales Tasmania Tour Poster - reads, in part "A Cabaret where actions speak louder than words"
• "Australian Theatre of The Deaf - The Sign Is Right - Promotional Flyer 2"
  Australian Theatre of The Deaf promotional flyer for The Sign Is Right - reads, in part "The host and presenters of this pacey satire of the N game show lead the audience through a series of skits and games, teaching them about communication, visual language and the world of Deafness.
• "Australian Theatre of The Deaf - The Sign Is Right - Promotional Flyer 1"
  Australian Theatre of The Deaf promotional flyer for The Sign Is Right - reads, in part "The Sign is Right is funny, fast, loads of fun and guaranteed to entertain and enlighten students about the visual language used in the world of Deafness."
• "Australian Theatre of The Deaf - Savant - Program"
  Australian Theatre of The Deaf program for show Savant - Reads, in part – “SAVANT continues the development of Theatre of the Deaf’s unique visual theatre as seen In previous productions RAINSHADOW and WOLFMOON.”
• "Australian Theatre of The Deaf - Savant - Demonstration Video Cover"
  Australian Theatre of The Deaf box cover for Demonstration Video of show Savant - reads, in part "THEATRE OF THE DEAF presents a witty tale with powerful Imagery of repressed passion, mystical apparitions and overturned societal conventions In an age when Victoria was Queen."
• "Australian Theatre of The Deaf - Savant - Opening Night Invitation"
  Australian Theatre of The Deaf opening night invitation for show Savant
• "Australian Theatre of The Deaf - Same Difference New Zealand Tour - Promotional Flyer"
  Australian Theatre of the Deaf promotional flyer for show Same Difference, New Zealand Tour - reads, in part "For some being different means being special. We all want to be able to express our individuality and at the same time to feel accepted and part of a group. In this play we look at what it means to be 'different'. Whether it means being from a different cultural background, being a woman, being gay or having some kind of disability. There are a surprising number of people who are different, in fact in one way or another we're all different...and we wouldn't have it any other way"