Disability and Theatre

Taylor & Francis

Disability and TheatreA Practical Manual for Inclusion in the Arts\nAuthor(s): Stephanie Barton Farcas\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781138288973, 978-1138288973\nSynopsis\nDisability and Theatre: A Practical Manual for Inclusion in the Arts is a step-by step manual on how to create inclusive theatre, including how and where to find actors, how to publicize productions, run rehearsals, act intricate scenes like fights and battles, work with unions, contracts, and agents, and deal with technical issues. This practical information was born from the authors 16 years of running the first inclusive theatre company in New York City, and is applicable to any performance level: childrens theatre, community theatre, regional theatre, touring companies, Broadway, and academic theatre. This book features anecdotal case studies that emphasize problem solving, real-world application, and realistic action plans. A comprehensi.