Disability Arts History Australia

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• "Australian Theatre of The Deaf - Tick A Box - Poster"
  Australian Theatre of the Deaf Poster for show Tick A Box - reads, in part "TICK-A-BOX! shows that voting is more than a numbers game and encourages young people to accept responsibility for their right to vote."
• "Australian Theatre of The Deaf - The Very First Day - Poster"
  Australian Theatre of The Deaf Poster for show The Very First Day - reads, in part "“On THE VERY FIRST DAY everybody makes mistakes. But if you can overcome the fear of making them, things are already looking better. Overcoming fear leads to success. THE VERY FIRST DAY is a positive and uplifting show for young children, accessible and funning to the tiniest!”
• "Australian Theatre of The Deaf - Northern NSW - Program"
  Australian Theatre of the Deaf tour offering publich performances, schools performances, workshops to audiences in Tamworth, Orange, Dubbo, Bathurst, Moree, Armidale, Tweed Heads, Grafton, Glen Innes, Lismore, Kempsey, Coffs Harbour, Port Macquarie, Byron Bay, Wauchope
• "Australian Theatre of The Deaf - Jumping Off The Shelf - Promotional Flyer"
  Australian Theatre of the Deaf promotional flyer for MORE Jumping of the Shelf - reads, in part "Announcing ... the return of Theatre of the Deaf's visual storytelling feast - Jumping Off the Shelf - with an all-new, all-Australian selection of books! MORE Jumping Off the Shelf is about books, about reading, about having fun with storytelling. A simple, visual presentation of some of today's most popular children's books."
• "Australian Theatre of The Deaf - Interpretation - Promotional Flyer"
  Australian Theatre of the Deaf promotional flyer for show Interpretation – reads, in part “. In a deaf family whose parents have died in a car accident, 2 sisters struggle to define their own relationship. But it takes an outsider to ultimately interpret the parents' legacy. This is a psychological twister in two languages, English and Auslan.”
• "Australian Theatre of The Deaf - Face to Face - Invitation"
  Australian Theatre of The Deaf invitation to show Face to Face
• "Australian Theatre of The Deaf - Culture Shock - Promotional Flyer"
  Australian Theatre of the Deaf promotional flyer for show Culture Shock – reads, in part “Culture Shock grapples with issues of cultural conflict, taking a humorous look at three charters as they attempt to resolve their differences.”
• "Australian Theatre of The Deaf - Behind The Window - Promotion"
  Promotion for Australian Theatre of the Deaf performance Behind the Window and associated workshop - reads, in part "'Behind the Window' is based o the lives of three deaf people. It mirrors the personal experiences and unique culture of the deaf. What is it like in the world of silence? What are the daily comedies and tragedies in a deaf person's life? This simple presentation is dramatic with an overlying sense of humour, guaranteed to give an audience much to think about"
• "Australia Council - Annual Report 1976-77"
  Australia Council Annual Report 1976-77 discusses membership, the year in review including NSW Theatre of the Deaf as the only funded organisation working in nonverbal theatre with production of “King Lear”, and grants paid by Australia Council including Salaries, travel and costs for NSW Theatre of the Deaf and Braille Book of the Year Award, funding the program of entertainment for the old, sick and handicapped in homes, programs including salary and costs for Arts Access Society (Victoria) and performances by Arts Access Society and Arts Council of Australia (Victoria).
• "Interview with Pat Rix"
  Pat Rix is a Disability Ally and Social Change advocate, and the recently retired Founder and CEO of TUTTI ARTS Incorporated. Interview Summary Pat Rix is an Artistic Director who has made extraordinary and sustained contributions to Australia’s cultural life through her artistic practice and leadership. A significant arts contributor since 1985, Pat made her early mark through plays and music-theatre productions which drew attention to social injustice and championed social inclusion. Her journey in disability arts began in 1997 with the formation of an inclusive choir at Minda Inc. which in 2001 incorporated to become the independent multi arts organisation known as ‘Tutti’ - embodying the inclusive Italian term meaning ‘everyone’. At a time when there were no vocational pathways for learning disabled and neuro divergent people, Tutti became a national trailblazer in creating a work environment where learning disabled and neuro diverse artists could create visual art, theatre, music, film and experimental art in a way that authentically nurtured their professional growth and recognition. Pat stresses the importance of disabled artists having control over their work. She believes that art is inherently political, and that it is finding your voice, being heard and being taken seriously that contributes to any artist's success. Pat looks forward to the future evolution of disability arts and the role of technology in enabling disabled artists to develop local and global partnerships which continue to provide exciting opportunities for artistic development.
• "Interview with Michelle Ryan"
  Michelle Ryan is the artistic director of Restless Dance Theatre and has extensive experience as a dancer and performer. Interview Summary Michelle Ryan, the artistic director of Restless Dance Theatre, shares her journey from being a successful dancer diagnosed with multiple sclerosis at 30 to becoming an advocate for artists with disabilities. Despite her initial hesitations to perform with her disability, a positive experience dancing with a European company reignited her passion and led her to Restless Dance Theatre, where she aims to change perceptions of who can create art. Michelle emphasizes the importance of providing professional opportunities and proper compensation for disabled artists, challenging the notion that disability work is charity or hobbyist. She advocates for representation that is genuine and not tokenistic, ensuring the inclusion of people with disabilities is meaningful and respectful.
• "Interview with Jodee Mundy OAM"
  Jodee Mundy OAM is a Disabled creative director, performer, writer, activist, creative producer, executive producer, commissioner, interpreter, film, festival maker and cultural leader. Interview Summary Jodee Mundy OAM, is an artist and festival director who identifies as Coda (child of Deaf adults) and lives with chronic illness reflects on the historical and ongoing challenges faced by Deaf and Disabled artists in Australia. Her work is deeply political, aiming to tell untold stories and bring visibility to marginalized communities. Despite significant achievements, Jodee stresses the need for structural support and inclusivity within the industry, especially given the limitations of hybrid access models post-pandemic. Jodee's personal journey, including her recent incurable cancer diagnosis, shapes her advocacy for a culture of care and well-being in the arts. Jodee leads Alter State, Australia’s Disability- led arts festival presented by Arts Centre Melbourne and Arts Access Victoria.
• "Back to Back Theatre - Lady Eats Apple - Webpage"
  Back to Back Theatre 'Lady Eats Apple'' Webpage - reads, in part "We are finite in an infinite world – the punchline of existence is how little of it we’re given. Join us on a journey of mythical proportions with Lady Eats Apple."
• "Restless Dance - Links Workshop"
  Restless Dance Theatre website, 'Links' captured 2020 – reads, in part, "Restless Dance Theatre presents Links, a dance theatre workshop for 8-14 year olds. The workshops involve creating movement in a safe and fun environment where the participants’ ideas become dance. No experience is necessary, just the desire to take part. Workshops are open to people with and without disability and are led by highly experienced tutors in an accessible space."
• "Sprung!! Integrated Dance Theatre - Open Doors Clowning, Tintenbar 2019"
  Sprung!! Open Doors Clowning, Tintenbar 2019 - Sprung!! describes Open Doors Dance as a program for anyone who enjoys movement and music
• "Sprung!! Integrated Dance Theatre - Open Doors Dance, Tintenbar 2019"
  Sprung!! Open Doors Dance, Tintenbar 2019 - Sprung!! describes Open Doors Dance as a program for anyone who enjoys movement and music
• "Sprung!! Integrated Dance Theatre - Lismore Open Doors 2019"
  Sprung!! Open Doors Lismore 2019 - Sprung!! describes Open Doors Dance as a program for anyone who enjoys movement and music
• "Weave Movement Theatre - State Of Flux"
  Image of work - Weave Movement Theatre - State Of Flux
• “Arts Access Victoria – Annual Report 2001-02”
• “Arts Access Victoria – Annual Report 2002-03”
• “Arts Access Victoria - Access Newsletter Summer 1994-95”
• “Arts Access Victoria - Arts Access Society Inc.- EASE Entertainment Access Service Newsletter April 1990”
  Arts Access Victoria EASE Entertainment Access Service Newsletter April 1990 - Venue notes for the Princess Theatre, 1990 Melbourne Theatre Company season
• “Arts Access Victoria - Arts Access Society Inc.- EASE Entertainment Access Service Newsletter June 1991”
  Arts Access Victoria EASE Entertainment Access Service Newsletter June 1991 - Information about audio description at the Playhouse Theatre, venue notes for Russell Street Theatre, and tickets to the INXS concert
• “Arts Access Victoria - Arts Access Society Inc.- EASE Entertainment Access Service Newsletter October 1990”
  Arts Access Victoria EASE Entertainment Access Service Newsletter October 1990 - Venue notes for the CUB Malthouse Theatre, new location for Playbox Theatre, Free events such as play readings at the Victorian Arts Centre
• "Sprung!! Integrated Dance Theatre - Sensory Lab"
  Page reads, in part "Join us for an inclusive movement workshop that takes a sensory based approach to exploring connection to place and memory."