Disability Arts History Australia

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• "Interview with Roz Hervey"
  Roz Hervey is a Creative Producer with Restless Dance Theatre and is also a director, dance theatre performer and lecturer. Interview Summary: Roz Hervey, the creative producer of Restless Dance in Adelaide, previously worked as a dancer and dance theatre artist in Australia and the UK. Her approach with Restless Dance involves creating personal and reflective dance theatre by giving dancers specific tasks. Roz does not view the performers as disabled but as exceptional artists telling unique stories, and she aspires to change societal attitudes and encourage diversity in art. Despite progressing towards inclusive perceptions, she still encounters patronizing attitudes and misconceptions about artists with disabilities.
• "Interview with Michèle Saint-Yves"
  Michèle Saint-Yves is a playwright, filmmaker, poet, and director. Interview Summary Michèle Saint-Yves’ background includes a colonial upbringing in Pacific territories, a Scottish boarding school education, and a complex personal journey of confronting her own inherent racism and colonial legacy, particularly through her writing. Her work as an artist with disability is deeply informed by her sense of otherness and focuses on creating inclusive performance-based work that challenges mainstream audiences and systems, aiming for transformative experiences that impact disability justice and community. Michèle actively embraced the social model of disability, which shifted her understanding of herself and her art, and has received recognition for her pioneering work with the prize-winning show "Clock for No Time." However, recognising the social model’s limitations, her current creative endeavours are concerned with 'access intimacy' and evaluating the lasting impact of her performances, in collaboration with other artists and through research grants.
• "Interview with Mike Moshos"
  Mike Moshos is a creative director, writer, actor and disability advocate. Interview Summary Mike Moshos is an arts worker and creator living with achondroplasia who provides support to young adult artists with disabilities and engages in community theatre and interactive performances for children with special needs. His personal experiences and growing political awareness have led him to advocate for the rights of disabled individuals and strive for equity in the arts. Mike has a deep passion for storytelling and is currently writing a science fiction novel while enjoying his role as Bing in an interactive children's show. He believes that all art is inherently political and that every piece of work, whether overtly or subtly, expresses a stance on societal issues.
• "Interview with Michael Hodyl"
  Michael Hodyl is a multifaceted artist, dancer and performer and has been with Restless Dance Theatre since 2018. Interview Summary Michael Hodyl, with Polish, Chinese, and Russian heritage, is a multifaceted artist who began his journey in the performing arts with a deep-rooted affinity for ballroom dancing. He transitioned into contemporary dance while maintaining his diverse dancing background and enjoys creating his own dance moves, which express his vibrant charisma and heritage. Facing challenges such as injuries, Michael finds ways to recuperate and return to dance, aiming to elicit happiness and pride from his audience through his performances. He cherishes the supportive friendships he's made in the arts community, holds his performances in high regard, and aspires to be recognized for his talents and hard work.
• "Club Cool Under Lights"
  Flyer for Club Cool Under Lights "Adelaide's hottest and hippest disability dance party for 2006 with groOvy music from J-Hoe, the Fine Lines Band, MC Frost, DJ Dubarama & Club Cool Day Options"
• ".. Inflight"
  Invitation reads ".. Inflight - A photographic exhibition resulting from a short series of choreographic workshops directed by South Australian independent artist with a disability, Philip Channells."
• "High Dreams at The Queens: an aerial sculpture installation"
  Flyer reads" High Dreams at The Queens: an aerial sculpture installation - the artistic oucome of a community project lead by Evette Sunset"
• "Access Arts - Move Over Beethoven"
  Flyer for "Move over Beethoven - this is caberet"
• "Undercover Artist Festival Program 2021"
• "Undercover Artist Festival Program 2017"
  Undercover Artist Festival 2017, curated by Festival Director Harmonie Downes, including “Here we all are, assembled” by Kathryn Ash, “The Grumpy Cripple” by Thane Pullan, “Environment Moves Me” by Eleonora Ginardi, “Rock ‘n’ Country Blues Show” with Steve Sparrow, “Inside”, by Wielding Theatre, “Explorations” by Vulcana Women’s Circus, “Stories So True” by Ged Maybury, “Whiplash” by Scott Wings, “Hotel Pantelone” by Blue Roo Theatre Company, “Alone with the Keyboard Kat” with Jeff Usher, “Love Me” by Indelability Arts, “Just Dance” by InsideOutside Dance Ensemble, “Ambition Road” with David Truong, “Morgan Stern” by Company of Rogues, “Sing It Out” with Leah Cotterell, “Tribal Disco Ball” by Velvet Pesu and Tichawona Noble Mashawa, “Songs from the Vault” by Donna Dyson and Friends””, “Unmasterclass” by Back to Back Theatre, “What Does Your Artist Statement Say About You?” workshop with Dr Kari Sullivan, “Disability Voices and Mainstream Stages” panel facilitated by Morwenna Collett.
• "Accessible Arts - Into the Light 1994 - The Major Cultural Function for the World Assembly"
  Accessible Arts - Into the Light 1994 - The Major Cultural Function for the World Assembly - reads, in part "Self determination is of critical significance if stereotypes are to be challenged. Into the Light wil highlight the creative expression of people with and without disablities working together as equals, to explore new artistic dimensions. Pioneering new concepts in dance, theatre and music this performance event will illustrate how creative interaction changes opinion and expands opportunities."
• “Arts Access Victoria Art About Studio See Me ND Invitation”
• “Arts Access Victoria – Diversity – 2007 ”
  Postcard, reading “Diversity: 1 in 5 people live with disability, 1 in 6 people experience hearing difficulties, 1 in 5 people live with mental health issues” on the front, with “1 in 5 Australians has a disability. What om I doing to be inclusive?” on the back with space for the user to write a message and send to a recipient.
• “Arts Access The Other Film Festival 2018 Invitation”
• “Arts Access Victoria – Bandmates Victoria - Promotional Card"
• "Arts Access Victoria - Stretch Theatre - Nicety - Promotional Flyer"
• "Arts Access Victoria - The Delta Project - Promotional Postcard"
• "Arts Access Victoria - Way Out West - Fortune - Promotional Card"
• "Arts Access Victoria - Weave Movement Theatre 21 Years - Promotional Card"
• "The Other Film Festival Program 2004"
  The Other Film Festival Program 2004 - Australian work screened includes CALLAHAN: HE WON'T GET FAR ON FOOT D: Liz O'dea Documentary, 26 Min, Aust, 2001; D-TUNE: MOTIF 1 D: Katherine Chinnick & Tony Nirta, Animation, 5 Min, Aust, 2004; PART ANIMAL, PART MACHINE D: Warren Macdonald, Documentary, 20 Min, Aust, 2003; THE WORLD REALLY IS W… D: Kim Miles, Experimental, 6 Min, Aust, 2003; THE COMPANY YOU KEEP D: Lucy Paplinska, Documentary, 28 Min, Aust, 2003; UNTOLD DESIRES D: Sarah Barton, Documentary, 52 Min, Aust, 1994; BIRD from Art Day South Program, Fiction, 6 Min, Aust, 2001. Australian work screend in the ‘The Other Program’, described as “Screening films by Australia’s new, emerging and independent filmmakers and featuring Q&A sessions,” Australian work screened includes THE ABILITY TREK from Guiness Entertainment, 8TH OF MAY from Winfred Kwan Weng Fook, JAM from Lee Galea, WHEEL LOVE from Emma Butler, THE DANCE from Bee Williamson, THEATRE OF HOPE from City of Port Phillip, 12 WAYS TO OPEN A DOOR from Theatre of Speed/ Back to Back Theatre, A DAY IN THE LIFE from No Strings Attached, EXIT Q from Phil Heuzenroeder, THE JOB from David King, IN THEORY from Remo Camerot, THE TOY TUB from Telen Rodwell, THE GOODLOOKING FILM from Art Day South, STAR STREET from The Geelong Arts Alliance, FUTURE FILMS from Yum Productions, BLACK DANCE and MILES TO GO from Tony Sarre, THROUGH MY EYES from Lisa Warne, EACH NEW MORNING from Alycia Johnston, TEAMHANDCYCLE, A FISTFUL OF HEART, and SIZE 9(RIGHT) from Bernzerk Productions.
• "The Other Film Festival Program 2016"
  The Other Film Festival Program 2016 – Australian works screened include The Globe Collector (2012) 7min Summer DeRoche; Super (2014) 7min Samara Hersch; Gimpsey (2015) 12min Sofya Gollan; All of the Above (2016) Distinctive Options 3min; Auslan Music video (2016) Arts Access Victoria 3min; Chop Secret (2016) Distinctive Options 2min; Mum's Place (2015) Brigid Canny 6min; Mrs Bean and the Security Guard (2016) Distinctive Options 3min; The Stars (2015) Heidi Everett 5min; Archie (2016)Heidi Everett 5min; The Darkness (2016) Paul Khoury 6min; Ballarat - My Town (2016) Barry Devine 5min; Listening Eyes at Manus and Nauru (2016) Selwyn Hoffman 4min
• "The Other Film Festival Program 2024"
  The Other Film Festival Program 2024 – Australian works screened include Rewards for the Tribe 90 Minutes | 2023 Director Rhys Graham ; 14 in February 9 Minutes | 2023 Director/WriterProducers Victoria Singh-Thompson, Lily Warland, Pip Smart, Anna Mannix; Revolver Baby 12 Minutes |2024 Director/ ProducerProducer James Di Martino and Daniel Facciolo; Bokeh 12 Minutes | 2024 Director/ WriterProducer Christian Misuraca and Daniel Shao; Carer 19 Minutes | 2024 Director/ Writer CompanyProducer Victorian College of the Arts Oliver Wicks; Dungeons, Goblins and Broccoli 8 Minutes | 2023 Director Dan Sanguineti; The Flower Man 8 Minutes | 2024 Director/ Writer/ Producer Evangeline Read;Threshold 8 Minutes | 2023 Director/ Writer Sofya Gollan; The Water of the Womb 9 Minutes | 2023 Director/ Writer/ Producer Baris Ulusoy
• "The Other Film Festival - Writing on Film and Disability"
  The Other Film Festival Writing on Film and Disability - includes Mind’s Eye” Re-envisioning Mental Health in the Arts’ by Adolfo Aranjues; ‘I know it shouldn’t matter, but do you think I’m pretty’ by Naomi Chainey; ‘The Other Film Festival – Disability, Comedy & Subverting Expectations’ by Alastair Baldwin; ‘Filmdis Q&A with Dominick Evans’ by Jax Jacki Brown
• "Back to Back Theatre - Annual Report 2005"
  Back to Back Theatre Annual Report 2005 - General Manager, Artistic Director, and Ensemble reports, information about work and participating artists, including premiere performance of Small Metal Objects and MInotaur, and POD residencies in regional Victoria with Brrrr Theatre and Antz Pants
• "Back to Back Theatre - Annual Report 2007"
  Back to Back Theatre Annual Report 2007 - General Manager, Artistic Director, and Ensemble reports, information about work and participating artists, including small metal objects touring, youth company premiering DMI: DISABILITY MAINTENANCE INSTRUMENT, and pitching FOOD COURT to the Major Festivals Initiative to premiere at the 2008 Melbourne International Arts Festival, and a National Library of Australia Community Heritage Grant to conduct assessment on turning the company’s collected materials into an archive