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A Forum for Interpreters in Theatre
Download the flyer:
Sign Interpreters Forum 2011 Flyer.pdf
Event highlights:
- Keynote Address: The Field of Theatrical Interpreting: Where are we and Where are we going?
- Panel Discussion featuring Theatrical Interpreters and Deaf audiences
- Strengthening Communication/Partnerships between cultural employers and theatrical interpreters.
- Reception—network with your peers; light fare and drink will be provided
FREE, but pre-registration is required
Thursday, April 21st, 20114:00pm—9:00pm
The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey, 36 Madison Avenue, Madison, NJ
www.shakespearenj.org
Featured Speakers and Artists
for June 8, 2009
- Paula Terry, Director, Office for AccessAbility, National Endowment for the Arts
- Christine Bruno, Disability Advocate, Alliance for Inclusion in the Arts
- Mark Roxey, Executive/Artistic Director, Roxey Ballet
- Huntley Forrester, Project Coordinator, NJWINS Program of Cerebral Palsy of NJ, Inc
- Cynthia Mapp, Program Manager, NJ Dept. of Human Services/Division of Disability Services
- Mimi Smith, Artistic Director, Amaryllis Theatre Co
- Kathleen Wilson, Director, Small & Associates/ENABLE Division
- Dan Simpson, Poet
- Vanessa Young, VSA Arts New Jersey
To register for Building Bridges, click here
Schedule of Events*
| 9:30 AM |
Registration and continental breakfast Resource Vendors |
| 10:00 |
Welcoming remarks |
| 10:10 |
Dispelling myths and fears Success stories of partnerships between venues and artists with disabilities |
| 11:00 - 11:30 |
PERFORMANCE |
| 11:30 - 1:00 PM |
BREAKOUT SESSIONS |
| Working through the social security maze Learn how the social security system works and what you need to know to ensure your benefits are not jeopardized as a working artist |
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| Planning ahead: Tips for employers/vocational counselors How to provide accommodations within your budget, how best to interview/audition someone with a disability and how to recognize talent and support it |
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| 1:00 - 1:45 |
LUNCH/NETWORKING/VISIT RESOURCE VENDORS |
| 1:45 - 3:15 |
Technology How to make it work for you, how to market yourself |
| 3:15 - 3:30 |
BREAK Resource Vendors |
| 3:30 - 5:00 |
The basics You will be matched by a professional in your artistic discipline to provide you guidance and tips in the areas of auditioning, interviewing skills, copywrighting, getting an agent, working with a curator, etc. |
| 5:00 - 5:30 |
SUMMARY OF THE DAY/NEXT STEPS FOR NEW JERSEY'S ARTS COMMUNITY |
* please note: The schedule of events is identical for all three forums. Participating speakers and performers will alter with each forum
These forums were made possible by The National Endowment for the Arts, The New Jersey State Council on the Arts, The National Arts Disability Center, The Horizon Foundation of New Jersey, The Blanche and Irving Laurie Foundation, The Prudential Foundation, and the F.M. Kirby Foundation
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The Cultural Access Network is a co-sponsored project of the New Jersey Theatre Alliance and the New Jersey State Council on the Arts / Department of State, a Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts.