Empowering people with autism to navigate the world through drama! CADA is a non-profit organization for people on the spectrum, providing programming for ages 8 and up, operating under the fiduciary sponsorship of The Center for Applied Theatre and Active Culture in Akron, OH.
Operating as usual
For the first and only time, you will see our actors as well as hear their voices in this powerful episode of Along the Graveyard Path.
https://youtu.be/oOflvUwbk20
EPISODE 12: What was it like to live in, work for or visit a state mental institution in the mid twentieth century? The monologues in this episode were ada...
See you at the Comedy Show! https://youtu.be/KWmgsnGL1Ac
Next Stage Comedy Troupe ShowJan 28, 2022, 7:30 ETJoin us in our Zoom Theatre by using the QR code in the video or watch the livestream on our YouTube Channe...
Next Stage Comedy Troupe's first show of the New Year is in ONE WEEK! Mark your calendars now!
In case you missed this week's episode of Along the Graveyard Path, do go to our YouTube channel and subscribe so you can receive notifications when the next video is posted. In this week's episode, we look at a typical mid 20th century family who are told that the best solution for their disabled child is to lock them away in a state institution and forget they ever existed. https://youtu.be/gxlV0o56H2Y
EPISODE 11: In this episode, we look at the movement to push disabled people farther away from prime urban real estate. Poor Houses, such as the Akron Infi...
Attention, young writers between the ages of 15 - 18 with disabilities:
https://www.kennedy-center.org/education/opportunities-for-artists/competitions-and-commissions/vsa-playwright-discovery/
High school students are invited to explore the disability experience through the art of writing for performance.
There are many ways to support us, and we're working on creating more accessible content all the time!
There are many ways to support us, and we're working on creating more accessible content all the time!
Our friend Jeff Moyer can be heard discussing social inclusion on this podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/8-social-inclusion-with-jeff-moyer/id1599152885?i=1000547863351
Show Beyond Awareness: Disability Awareness That Matters, Ep 8. Social Inclusion with Jeff Moyer - Jan 14, 2022
A great resource for keeping track of legislation that impacts the autism community is The Autism Society's Capitol Connections. You can subscribe at this link: https://autismsociety.org/capitol-connection-january-13th-2021-2/
In this issue of Capitol Connection, the Autism Society’s policy newsletter, see updates on the ABLE accounts, Build Back Better Act, and voting rights legislation. […]
A very interesting post from The Art of Autism. For some people on the spectrum, staying home and social distancing are comfortable situations, allowing some individuals to focus on their own needs without distractions: https://the-art-of-autism.com/my-autism-confession-i-love-being-quarantined/
Nikki Angel Mann talks about why she loves being quarantined.
The twentieth century brought about new horrors for people with disabilities. In this episode, a dramatic scene between a doctor and a father, featuring Laura and Jordan Euell.
https://youtu.be/5nRuHLSZXwY
EPISODE 10: Eugenics in Ohio. Attitudes and social understanding of disability in the 20th century reached their darkest nadir with the Eugenics movement. Us...
Seeking Proposals! Milestones Autism Resources is a non-profit with the mission of improving the lives of autistic individuals by educating, coaching, and connecting the autism community with evidence-based information. The Milestones National Autism Conference has served as a proud convener of the entire autism community for the past two decades. Attended by professionals, parents, and autistic individuals, the conference targets a wide range of topics related to autism and addresses the needs of all ages, stages, and ability levels. We are currently seeking engaging, evidence-based proposal submissions for the 2022 Milestones National Autism Conference, to be held virtually June 15-16, 2022.
https://www.milestones.org/events/2022/06/15/2022-milestones-national-autism-conference/submit-a-proposal
The 2022 Call for Proposals is open!Now through January 15th Milestones is seeking engaging, evidence-based proposals for our 20th annual autism conference, taking place virtually June 15-16, 2022. Join us as we celebrate two decades of educating, coaching and connecting the local and national commu...
Act Two of Along the Graveyard Path begins today and runs through March. You won't want to miss this episode, covering freak shows and circus side shows -- career opportunities for disabled people or gross exploitation or a bit of both? This episode is based upon the graphic biography of Schlitzie, the Pinhead by Bill Griffith. With a grateful hat-tip to him for providing such a powerful source story. https://youtu.be/AF0YfZUZQRY
EPISODE 9: Freak Shows. Once again, disability takes to the stage, as we arrive at the beginning of the twentieth century. Circus side shows are exhibitions...
We've adjusted the Winter Session to ensure the best experience for our students. There is still time to sign up for our Saturday classes, starting NEXT WEEKEND! Don't miss out! Sign up at the link in our bio.
We've adjusted the Winter Session to ensure the best experience for our students. There is still time to sign up for our Saturday classes, starting NEXT WEEKEND! Don't miss out!
Sign up at:
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There's STILL TIME to sign up for winter classes, starting on Monday! New Year, new skills! ✨
Free virtual comedy show tomorrow, Thursday Dec 30 at 7:30 PM ET. Watch live streaming on YouTube or join our studio audience. Link is in the description box under the video: https://youtu.be/TwP90SuoL1o
A virtual comedy show! Use the QR code at the end of the video to access the show! Next Stage Comedy TroupeThursday, Dec 30! 7:30 PM ETComedy show https:...
The Next Stage Comedy Troupe will be performing once a month now through May of 2022. Thanks to a grant from the Ohio Arts Council, we are able to create this PAID opportunity for up and coming, disabled, and autistic performers. Under the direction of Ruben Ryan and assisted by John Lynch, the troupe rehearses twice weekly and prepares original shows that are presented free to the public!
Please use the QR code to access our Zoom Theatre. The shows start at 7:30 PM ET and we hope to see you there!
The Next Stage Comedy Troupe will be performing once a month now through May of 2022. Thanks to a grant from the Ohio Arts Council, we are able to create this PAID opportunity for up and coming, disabled, and autistic performers. Under the direction of Ruben Ryan and assisted by John Lynch, the troupe rehearses twice weekly and prepares original shows that are presented free to the public!
Please use the QR below to access our Zoom Theatre. The shows start at 7:30 PM ET and we hope to see you there!
TOMORROW, join us for Next Stage Comedy Troupe's first monthly show before the New Year!
A virtual comedy show! Use the QR code at the end of the video to access the show! Next Stage Comedy TroupeThursday, Dec 30! 7:30 PM ETComedy show https:...
ALL DECEMBER LONG, Shelf Life, Up Front Art Space, and Loud & Clear Music School - Cuyahoga Falls, will be hosting a raffle benefitting CADA! Embrace creative arts for the holidays as a valuable means of growth and development! 🌲
ALL DECEMBER LONG, Shelf Life, Up Front Art Space, and Loud & Clear Music School - Cuyahoga Falls, will be hosting a raffle benefitting CADA! Embrace creative arts for the holidays as a valuable means of growth and development! 🌲
Wrapping up Act One of Along the Graveyard Path, from The Enlightenment to the Industrial Era. Act Two begins in January 2022!
https://youtu.be/gU-WVy7-5ms
EPISODE 8: In England, Bethlehem Hospital becomes Bedlam, a place where disabled people are stored away from civil society. In the United States, a man with...
For now, Joe Newsense bids farewell. Who will die next year? Which of these beloved characters might turn out to be a cold blooded killer? Only time will tell. #TheatreOnTheSpectrum
For now, Joe Newsense bids farewell. Who will die next year? Which of these beloved characters might turn out to be a cold blooded killer? Only time will tell. #TheatreOnTheSpectrum
ALL DECEMBER LONG, Shelf Life, Up Front Art Space, and Loud & Clear Music School - Cuyahoga Falls, will be hosting a raffle benefitting CADA! Embrace creative arts for the holidays as a valuable means of growth and development! 🌲
In this episode of Along the Graveyard Path, our company imagines a crowd of folks at the Globe Theatre in Elizabethan England, responding to a performance of Richard III (deformed, unfinished and sent before his time scarce half made up...)
https://youtu.be/pIZppR4BwbI
EPISODE Seven: The Renaissance. Would the rise of humanism as a philosophy bring about substantial changes to how societies cared for the disabled? As monas...
Overwhelming gratitude to all our sponsors and to EVERYONE who made "Murder at the Podcast: Another One Bites the Dust" a success, including our behind-the-scenes staff and board! (Incidentally, if you are interested in becoming a board member in 2022, please reach out to [email protected]!) #theatreonthespectrum
Virtual roses for the cast and crew of our annual murder mystery! You all did an amazing job, improvising a complicated story, and fooling everyone in the audience (except for one individual who guessed correctly)! We also wish to thank all our students and their families, our staff and our board members, and all our supporters for helping us achieve our goals! We love helping people develop theatre and life skills and we find joy in creating inclusive performance opportunities. Thank you all for an excellent 2021 and here's to new and exciting CADA projects in 2022!
Virtual roses for the cast and crew of our annual murder mystery! You all did an amazing job, improvising a complicated story, and fooling everyone in the audience (except for one individual who guessed correctly)! We also wish to thank all our students and their families, our staff and our board members, and all our supporters for helping us achieve our goals! We love helping people develop theatre and life skills and we find joy in creating inclusive performance opportunities. Thank you all for an excellent 2021 and here's to new and exciting CADA projects in 2022!
The death of influencer and podcast wife, Susan Newsense, was deemed an accident...but was it? Join us on a journey of an ongoing feud between two podcasts to discover the truth and get some goat paste along the way (if you dare). 🐐
We cannot wait to share what these amazing people have been working on! Check out our story to learn all about them... and then buy a ticket for TONIGHT at the link in our bio.
TONIGHT find out who killed Susan Newsense. Her betrayed, bone broth-loving husband? His ever-spineless and ever-bland co-host? The hot-headed and insecure producer? Everyone is a suspect! All will be answered on Zoom at 7:30 PM. We cannot wait to show you what these amazing people have been working on.
Buy tickets and become a sponsor at:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/murder-at-the-podcast-another-one-bites-the-dust-tickets-194116115527
The cast and crew of Joe Newsense: Murder at the Podcast Season 2 -- Another One Bites the Dust!
The cast and crew of Joe Newsense: Murder at the Podcast Season 2 -- Another One Bites the Dust!
THIS WEEKEND, "Murder at the Podcast: Another One Bites the Dust" premieres on Zoom at 7:30 PM ET. Answer burning questions, solve the mystery, and eat pizza from Giovanni's to donate 20% back to CADA!
Buy tickets and become a sponsor at:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/194116115527
THIS WEEKEND, "Murder at the Podcast: Another One Bites the Dust" premieres on Zoom at 7:30 PM ET. Answer burning questions, solve the mystery, and eat pizza from Giovanni's to donate 20% back to CADA!
Buy tickets and become a sponsor at:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/194116115527
ALL DECEMBER LONG, Shelf Life, Up Front Art Space, and Loud & Clear Music School - Cuyahoga Falls, will be hosting a raffle benefitting CADA! Embrace creative arts for the holidays as a valuable means of growth and development! 🌲
Help CADA earn 5% cash back from ACME Markets! Buy store brand products between now and Christmas, save your receipts, and send them to P.O. Box 2972, Akron OH 44309 or call 866-844-8327 to arrange a pick up. We appreciate your support!
Help CADA earn 5% cash back from ACME Markets! Buy store brand products between now and Christmas, save your receipts, and send them to P.O. Box 2972, Akron OH 44309 or call 866-844-8327 to arrange a pick up. We appreciate your support!
What was it like to be disabled after the fall of Rome?
https://youtu.be/n6eOdjpGu38
EPISODE Six: After the fall of Rome, many disabled people were abandoned by families who didn’t have the means to care for people with unique needs. Some di...
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Laura Valendza and Wendy S Duke have worked together over the past 8 years developing applied drama programs for students on the autism spectrum. CADA is the outcome of that work and a new beginning for us as we expand our offerings to include transition programming and the formation of a theatre company called Theatre on the Spectrum.
Monthly Live-streaming Open Mic for disabled/autistic performers.
Original plays performed live in Zoom.
Online teacher training workshops for those interested in learning techniques for applied drama and autism/disability.
Online workshops for schools, universities and non-profits to learn online performance techniques.
Murder Mysteries designed for your event!
Improve with Improv sessions for businesses.
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Working on The Lord of the Mask in our Next Stage Trsnsitions class! #autismtheatre #applieddrama #CADA
Meet the students, the staff, volunteer co-actors, and company members who are involved with our youth theatre classes, our adult day program. and our productions. Contact us at [email protected] or call the studio at 234-678-7830.
Stories from our students and their families: Griffin!
Some of what I brought back from the Very Special Arts Intersections Conference held in Atlanta August 7 & 8. This conference highlights those artists of all abilities working to ensure that the arts are inclusive and accessible for youth and adults.
This video was created in one of our drop-in classes this past December. We improvised the story after deciding on characters to play.
Follow the leader's song: warming up in All the World's a Stage I -- #ExploringCharacter at #CADA!
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