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
Until next year's show, we leave you with a final performance from CADA's Spectacular Inclusive Virtual Variety Show:
https://youtu.be/WmVcuJPMXiM
Jack and the Beanstalk is a Readers' Theatre performance directed by co-teachers Mikaia Ross and Eve Urban for CADA's Voice Acting class. Contact CADA at in...
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Our Administrative Director Anna-Jeannine and her family at the Autism Society of Greater Akron 's Step Into Autism Summit County Walk, this afternoon! Thank you for visiting us! Hope you all had a wonderful time!
LAST CHANCE to register for our summer class, Improv for All, starting tomorrow!
Hurry! Classes start June 18!
Performance art featuring visual art and spoken word by Alicia Marie, on the topic of the Caregiver Crisis in Ohio:
Alicia Marie is a poet and a visual artist who uses her art to advocate for disabled peopl. In this performance piece, she addresses the caregiver shortage t...
Hey Improvisers! Podcaster Joe Newsense wants you to join him for the "Joe Newsense Call-In Improv Jam!" Show up with wild guest ideas and get in the show!
The first show is June 24th. It starts at 7:30 PM but anyone who wants to perform should log in at 7:00 PM to sign up! Come perform or be part of our live Zoom audience! Or you can watch it live on YouTube!
Support us on Patreon to see the first episode: patreon.com/centerforada
Patrons get special privileges, such as early access to performances and the ability to influence future projects.
Sean performed a new poem for CADA's Spectacular Inclusive Virtual Variety Show!
Sean Giannetti is a published poet from Hudson, Ohio. His book "On My Own" can be purchased at the Learned Owl in Hudson. Sean performs a poem he recently wr...
Casting Call for Neurodiverse Actor: New Amsterdam
Jun 16
Tentative Date for casting is by June 30, 2022
Produced by: Universal Television for NBC
Outside Dates: July 11th – July 20th in NYC
SEEKING:
ROLE OF ALEX RAMIREZ: can play the role of 30s – late 40s. Neurodiverse. Alex has autism spectrum disorder, and is brought by their mother, Grace, to see Dr. Frome at New Amsterdam. After the recent death of their long-time therapist, Alex has had some setbacks. They need to find a new therapist, but they have been resistant to change after being treated successfully by their previous therapist for so many years. Alex is high functioning and has created an independent life for themselves – they have
a partner, a job, a social life and weekly poker games – and their mother is worried that all the progress they've made may be in jeopardy if something doesn’t change.
(GUEST STAR) INCLUSIVE AND ENCOURAGING OF ALL ETHNICITIES, GENDER
IDENTITIES AND ABILITIES. WE ARE LOOKING TO CAST THIS ROLE AUTHENTICALLY WITH A NEURODIVERSE ACTOR.
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Actors who feel they meet the above casting description are encouraged to submit themselves regardless of their professional credits/experience.
If interested/available, please send the following information to:
[email protected]
Picture/resume, Age, City/State of residence
Union Affiliation (EQUITY/SAG/AFTRA), if applicable
Scanned photographs are acceptable if you do not have a professional headshot.
An important message from Eric Garcia's Keynote address at the Milestones conference today. Eric M Garcia is a Washington, D.C.-based journalist focused on politics and policy and currently the senior Washington correspondent for The Independent. His first book We're Not Broken: Changing the Autism Conversation, which the Washington Post called "outstanding," was published August 3, 2021.
The Autism Society of Greater Akron (ASGA) is excited to bring back its Step Into Autism Walk for the 12th year! This annual and signature fundraiser helps ensure that ASGA can continue to create connections, empowering everyone in the Autism community with the resources needed to live fully!
This event has become much more than a fundraiser to support our programs and resources. It means a lot to individuals, parents, caregivers, and families affected by autism to have their community say, “I’m here to support you.” Step Into Autism truly is a celebration of the autistic individuals we serve and the heroes within the autism community.
Every step you take gives a voice to every individual living with Autism.
Every dollar you raise fuels our mission to create connections, empowering everyone in the Autism Community with the resources needed to live fully, through advocacy, inclusive community programs and events, social and support groups, and educational webinars and trainings.
Every post you share is a tribute to whomever you are honoring by becoming a Team Captain.
Activities may vary per event and availability, including a Team Photo Area and Quiet Zone. Lunch and snacks available for purchase. CADA will have a table at the resource fair. Come visit us!
Cyrus has been a CADA student since middle school! He performed this original song at our Spectacular Inclusive Virtual Variety Show in May!
https://youtu.be/IJajbgmgYMs
Cyrus performs Zoo Song, music and lyrics by Cyrus Shahriari, for the CADA Spectacular Inclusive Virtual Variety Show. Cyrus is a musician and voice artist. ...
Over the past two decades, the Milestones National Autism Conference has served as a proud convener of the entire autism community, providing a trusted, welcoming space to learn, network, and raise the bar for what is possible.
Join us virtually June 15-16, 2022, for our 20th anniversary as we reflect on the impact we've made together and look ahead to the work that is left to do.
CADA will hold virtual booth hours from 3:30-4:00 PM ET on both days. Register below:
Experience interactive, evidence-based sessions, engage with experts in the field, and gain valuable professional development all from the comfort of home. Watch what you want when you want, and gain the professional development you need, with on-demand access to all conference sessions through Augu...
We loved having Cleveland Dance Project open our 2022 Variety Show! They are a professional contemporary fusion dance company committed to promoting wellness for dancers, educating the community on the benefits of movement for physical and mental health, and creating works that spark thoughtful engagement.
https://youtu.be/37NZoq77Qdk
CDP Company is a 501c3 professional contemporary fusion dance company committed to promoting wellness for dancers, educating the community on the benefits of...
CADA has been empowering individuals on the spectrum and/or with disabilities since 2012. Check out our video below to learn a little about the journey: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZymOLzgOIw
With the support of the Ohio Arts Council, we produced an extremely successful Inclusive and Accessible Variety Show Spectacular that certainly lived up to its name!
We will be releasing the acts individually on our YouTube every week, so subscribe so you can catch all the talents.
Back by popular demand: Applied Drama for Students of All Abilities, CADA's online professional development workshop! On Saturday, August 27 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, teachers, theatre directors, and community members can earn 0.6 CEUs for $300‼ This workshop teaches theatre-based methods for working with autistic and/or disabled persons for online and traditional classroom/studio settings.
Register at:
www.centerforada.org/teachertraining
Looking to make your website and online presence accessible to all? Check out this series of videos that will help you become more inclusive: https://youtu.be/93UgG72os8M
See more information and links at: https://www.w3.org/WAI/perspectives/keyboardWeb accessibility is essential for people with disabilities and useful for all...
Milstones National Autism Conference has much to offer autistics and their families. Hope to see you there!
Looking forward to this year's Milestones Conference! Although we are taking a break from presenting this year, CADA will host a virtual booth at the conference. And will soak in all the incredible educational opportunities always available at the Milestones Conference!
Join us now on YouTube -- we are live-streaming our May Comedy show: https://youtu.be/r5Lrx8DEnJ8
Back by popular demand: Applied Drama for Students of All Abilities, CADA's online professional development workshop! On Saturday, August 27 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, teachers, theatre directors, and community members can earn 0.6 CEUs for $300‼ This workshop teaches theatre-based methods for working with autistic and/or disabled persons for online and traditional classroom/studio settings.
Register at:
www.centerforada.org/teachertraining
If classes aren't the best fit for you, we offer virtual one-on-one training for $50/hour. If you can dream it, one of our experts can teach it! Let us tailor a lesson specifically to your needs. Reach out with your questions and register on our website!
The Center for Applied Drama and Autism will be hosting a virtual, inclusive, and accessible Variety Performance Spectacular on May 21, 2022 at 7:30 PM ET. With the support of the Ohio Arts Council, CADA is able to offer stipends and mentoring to each of the thirteen acts - which range from singing to dancing to clowning, and more!
The variety of these acts is truly spectacular - don’t miss out on the fun! “Front Row” tickets where audience members can be in the Zoom room with live performers are available for $10 at: centerforada.org/upcoming-events/p/tickets.
These all-access tickets include the chance to participate in the show and ask performers questions in a talkback session.
From NOW until MAY 20, if you sign up to be a $5+ patron on our Patreon, you'll get a personal "shout out" in all our virtual variety show programming!
Sign up at:
https://www.patreon.com/CenterforADA
The Center for Applied Drama and Autism will be hosting a virtual, inclusive, and accessible Variety Performance Spectacular on May 21, 2022 at 7:30 PM ET. With the support of the Ohio Arts Council, CADA is able to offer stipends and mentoring to each of the thirteen acts - which range from singing to dancing to clowning, and more!
The variety of these acts is truly spectacular - don’t miss out on the fun! “Front Row” tickets where audience members can be in the Zoom room with live performers are available for $10 at: centerforada.org/upcoming-events/p/tickets.
These all-access tickets include the chance to participate in the show and ask performers questions in a talkback session.
Improv for All is now open for registration! Improvisation is naturally inclusive. By learning to say yes, actors develop scenes that can incorporate favorite characters and genres. Improv helps actors work on communication skills for stage and real life.
Register for this summer class at:
centerforada.org/classes
CADA on stage for Cleveland Clinic at the downtown library, May 5, 2022.
We'd like to thank Rick at Huntington Bank for inviting us to give a presentation/demonstration about CADA and what we do!
Join The Center for Applied Drama and Autism for a tour of downtown and discuss accessibility, the opportunities and challenges for improving access of the downtown neighborhood for all.
Tour will meet outside the Akron Art Museum, 1 S. High St. Parking is available in the High-Market Parking Deck, 40 S. High St.
Register here:
Explore downtown and generate ideas on how to make downtown more accessible for all people.
Happy Shakespeare's birth and death day from Samir: https://youtu.be/RERvB2bthrc
This video features one of our adult company members performing his monologue from Shakespeare's The Tempest. Samir has been working on this monologue for 9 ...
Center for Applied Drama & Autism/Theatre on the Spectrum updated their website address.
Why is Joe Newsense's face on this cake? 🎂
Become a patron on Patreon to be the first to find out!
Last week, CADA Comedy Troupe members attended the Celebrating NeuroDiversity event at Kent State University. We all wear many different hats. #theatreonthespectrum
Our friend Alicia Marie has a work of art included in the Accessible Expressions show. It is a powerful piece that speaks to the lack of care-givers in Ohio.
Alicia Hopkins
"Ohio Direct Support Crisis"
Acrylic
$1200
This piece was made to be a forum where people with disabilities were asked to share about the obstacles with getting home care in Ohio. It is a part of a 12 panel project. This is only four pieces of whole 12 panels project. This piece displays diversity and inclusion. This piece honors the voices and lived experiences of Ohioan with disabilities, the families of people with disabilities and caregivers across Ohio.
Emerging Artist — Columbus, Ohio
Accessible Expressions Ohio 2022
#AEO22
ID: Four panel painting showing a city-map style layout with many characters representing many ages, races, disabilities and abilities. Most characters have speech bubbles communicating issues with disability care. Four corners of the panels meet in the center to make an anatomical image of a heart.
P.O. Box #2972
Akron, OH
44309
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.
Thom Tadsen Live Album Recording Studio
991 Kenmore BlvdNew World Performance Laboratory
220 South Balch StreetGood Life - Body Piercing + Fine Jewelry
752 W Market StTangier Event & Entertainment Center
532 West Market Street
New World Performance Laboratory
220 South Balch Street
Haunted School House and Haunted Laboratory
1280 & 1300 Triplett Blvd