Disability Arts History Australia

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• "Australian Theatre of The Deaf - NSW Theatre of the Deaf Artistic Ambassadors"
  NSW Theatre of the Deaf Artistic Ambassadors - Information about the history, 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, Theatre of the Deaf, then Australian Theatre of the Deaf], the number of actors presently in the company and the style of work it does. Information about general public shows (The Silent Words of Women, Pictures Words and Other Signs, The Winter’s Tale) schools shows (Five Little Wishes, Theodora, The Communication Show, Signposts in History), tours, performances at special events, and funding/funding challenges.
• "Back to Back Theatre - Website - About, captured 2008"
  Back to Back Theatre 'About' page, captured 2008 - reads, in part "Back To Back Theatre is a pioneering contemporary theatre company based in Geelong with a full-time ensemble of five actors considered to have an intellectual disability."
• "Australian Theatre of the Deaf - Interpreted Theatre 2005"
  Australian Theatre of the Deaf Interpreted Theatre 2005 - Auslan interpreted performances, with Sydney Theatre Company, THE GIVE AND TAKE by Tony McNamara, FESTEN based on film and play by Thomas Vinterberg, Mogens Rukov and Bohr Hansen
• "Australian Theatre of The Deaf - Castles in the Air - Promotional Flyer For Presenters "
  Australian Theatre of The Deaf show Castles in the Air promotional flyer - reads, in part "'Castles In The Air' is a series of short stories, comedy skits, images and songs"
• "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 - Castles in the Air - Promotional Flyer "
  Promotional Flyer for Queensland Association of the Deaf presentation of Australian Theatre of The Deaf show Castles in the Air - reads, in part "'Castle in The Air' is a series of short stories, comedy skits, images and songs"
• "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
• "Australian Theatre of The Deaf - Sing & Sign Poster"
  Australian Theatre of the Deaf Sing and Sign Poster 1994 - reads, in part "Some of Australia's favourite childrens songs brought to life and taught to you in Australian Sign language, by one of NSW leading Theatre for Young People teams, the Theatre of the Deaf."
• "Australian Theatre of The Deaf - Christmas Capers For Kids"
  Australian Theatre of The Deaf Christmas Capers for Kids - reads, in part "Professional Deaf actors accompanied by a sign language interpreter will provide a fun day of interactive Christmas activities including; learning to sign sing Christmas carols; playing festive drama games; Christmas craft corner"
• "Australian Theatre of The Deaf - NSW Theatre of the Deaf 7th Deaf Community Revue"
  Australian Theatre for the Deaf program and cast list for NSW Theatre of the Deaf 7th Deaf Community Review, including two acts, THE STORY OF THE DEAF CHILD and THE LAMP POST
• "Australian Theatre of The Deaf - Company Report - August December 1987"
  Australian Theatre of The Deaf Report August December 1987 - Rehearsal for performance of "DON QUIXOTE” at Belvoir Street Theatre, performance of schools show "BEHIND THE WINDOW" (our High School production) in the Martin Place Amphitheatre for Deafness Awareness Week, continuation with workshops, BEHIND THE WINDOW" for High Schools, "THE MOON BETWEEN TWO HOUSES" for Infants and Primary Schools, plans for Summer School
• "Australian Theatre of The Deaf - The Trust's Theatre Of The Deaf"
  Information about Australian Elizabethan Theatre Trust support for establishment of Australian Theatre of the Deaf - Reads, in part "In 1974, the Trust presented a highly successful Australian tour by America's National Theatre of the Deaf and, realising the need for a similar company here, set about the nurturing of the Theatre of The Deaf. which was established in 1979.
• "Fusion Theatre Website, captured 2008"
  Fusion Theatre Website, captured 2008 - reads, in part "Welcome to Fusion Theatre Inc Australia. Fusion Theatre is a company of actors interested in making theatre around issues of disabilities and discrimination", includes information about Fusion Theatre, its History, and three Fusion Theatre groups "Dramability, Dramatts, and Blairlogie."
• "Sprung!! Integrated Dance Theatre Annual Report 2023"
  Sprung!! Integrated Dance Theatre Annual Report 2023 - President's, Artistic Director’s and CEO’s Reports, Ensemble Overview, News, Project – French Café Dinner, Community Program, Holiday Programs (River Stories, Sensory Lab, Shift Shape Initiate, Pop Icons, Dis-Co Ball)
• "History of Queensland Theatre of the Deaf"
  History of Queensland Theatre of The Deaf. Queensland Deaf Society Superintendent Leslie Abnett’s proposal for a Queensland Theatre of the Deaf in 1974, initiated via arrangement with the Australian Elizabethan Theatre Trust to have the National Theatre Trust perform in Brisbane and for a workshop at La Boite Theatre in 1974. Formation Founding Committee (Kerry Prior, Mary Gibbs, John O’Donnell, Leslie Abnett as Office Bearers, Lloyd Nickson as Artistic Director, Keith Puddlefoot as Technical Director, and N. Bricknell, R. Hilsdon, K. Donnell, M. Bergman, P. Arnold, A. Lynch, D. Villis as Committee Members). Company Aims, Workshops at the Queensland School for the Deaf, rehearsals for a core adult group and a junior group at the new D.M. Chadwick Hall at the Queensland Deaf Society at Newmarket in Brisbane – production history including changes in Artistic Director (from Llyod Nickson in 1975, to Nickky Bricknell in 1977, to Ken Donnell in 1979). Company technique, stated as “Our Technique is a combination of Visual Language, Sign-Mime (visual vernacular), Mime and the Spoken Word – a blending of hearing actors and conventional acting ideals with imaginative mime, expression and manual language of the Deaf.”
• "Back to Back Theatre - Annual Report 2011"
  Back to Back Theatre Annual Report 2011 - Report from Chair and Executive, information on premiere season of GANESH VERSUS THE THIRD REICH, international tours ofTHE DEMOCRATIC SET, SMALL METAL OBJECTS and FOOD COURT, new collaboration to develop LASER BEAK MAN in collaboration Tim Sharp and Sydney Theatre Company, community/experimental work with THEATRE OF SPEED, networks and industry events, research including doctoral projects by Stanley Opara, Yoni Prior and Caroline Ellison, inclusion in Josephine Machon’s book “lmmersive Theatres: Intimacy and Immediacy in Contemporary Performance" and research on arts-schools partnerrships with Arts Victoria, Melbourne University, and Victorian Department of Education and Early Childhood Development.
• "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
• "Australian Theatre of The Deaf - Castles in the Air - NZ Tour - Poster"
  Australian Theatre of The Deaf poster for New Zealand tour of Castles in the Air - reads, in part "A series of short stories, comedy skits, images and songs."
• "Australian Theatre of The Deaf - Castles in the Air - NZ Tour - Promotional Flyer"
  Australian Theatre of the Deaf promotional flyer for New Zealand tour of Castles in the AIr - reads, in part "CASTLES IN THE AIR is a show which particularly appeals to the Deaf but one which is also appreciated by hearing audiences. It includes some very funny skits, such as "The Royal Family" and "A Day in the Life of Angels". The show also introduces audiences to ·sign singing" with songs like "Blue Bayou" and "The Best Things In Life Are Free". It is a cabaret style show with broad appeal."
• "Australian Theatre of The Deaf - Performances, Fundraising, Workshops Promotional Flyer"
  Australian Theatre of The Deaf promotional flyer, with information about new performance (Masks are Barking), interpreted performance (David Williamson’s After the Ball), TheatroQuest fundraising event, and workshops (Drama With Vision, Playing with Drama)
• "Australian Theatre of The Deaf - Show and Tell - Promotional Flyer"
  Australian Theatre of The Deaf Show and Tell Promotional Flyer - reads, in part "These three energetic young perfonners create a wonderfully visual world of fantasy as they tell their stories. There are cats and dogs, animal chases, sock puppets, underwater creatures looking for lunch and lots of fun and laughter as the Australian Theatre of the Deaf bring to life two delightful stories. There's Christine Annello's story The Farmyard Cat and a story devised by the Company. Children are introduced to the idea of using hands, faces and body language as well as spoken words to tell stories."
• "Australian Theatre of The Deaf - Show and Tell - Teachers Notes"
  Australian Theatre of The Deaf - Show and Tell Teachers Notes - includes information on show, cast, pre- and post- performance activities, Deafness, and SIgn Language - reads, in part "SHOW AND TELL is a 30 minute show, using Australian Theatre of the Deaf' s traditional storytelling methods and sign singing to tell two stories and sing a song. One is an original story devised by the Company to introduce the children to the idea of using hands to tell a story, and the other is an adaptation of the book "THE FARMYARD CAT" by Christine Annelle."
• "Australian Theatre of The Deaf - Snakes And Ladders Press Release"
  Australian Theatre of The Deaf Snakes And Ladders Press Release - reads, in part "Performed by three talented Deaf actors 'Snakes and Ladders' is a poignant journey by a young woman into the internal landscape of the mind. Her thoughts are materialised on stage as an independent shadow."
• "Australian Theatre of The Deaf - Snakes And Ladders Ticket"
  Australian Theatre of The Deaf Snakes And Ladders Ticket
• "Australian Theatre of The Deaf - Snakes And Ladders Poster"
  Australian Theatre of the Deaf Snakes and Ladders Poster – reads, in part “This wordless play is an entertaining and poignant journey by a young woman into the internal landscape of the mind.”