Welcome to Breaking Boundaries with Katherine McCrackin. Here, we dive deep into the gritty realities of the theatre world, unraveling the complexities of disability representation and confronting the systemic barriers that have long kept disabled voices muted. Join us for candid conversations with disabled artists who have faced ableism in the industry. From actors to directors, stagehands to producers, we hear from those who have navigated inaccessible spaces and misrepresented stories, and who have made strides in beginning to rectify these issues.Made by disabled artists and for disabled artists, this podcast is your platform to be seen and heard. Whether you’re a seasoned theatre professional or an aspiring artist, it’s time for us to write our own narrative and pave a more accessible path for a more inclusive future.

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Autistic director Megan Lummus speaks to the challenges she has faced in directing as a disabled person.Transcript: https://medium.com/@kmccrackin/interview-with-megan-lummus-b74b139c6759Tickets to Much Ado: <a href="https://muchadoaboutnothing.ticketspice.com/much-ado-about-nothing" rel="nofollow">https://muchadoaboutnothing.ticketspice.com/much-ado-about-nothing</a>Article: <a href="https://howlround.com/autistic-artists-should-be-telling-autistic-stories?fbclid=PAAaZ0DivwkGOC0J-Ki9uiNlfDmKyDzlo6doJNnmJ0zXKRyU_4bcvBuj5YzFg_aem_Aa3L_fR95mMswzK0VZ5ghvyW4Q-7PdfJejRM27PCnhom2Z5EhPeqJs6w7cnPh5Kq_98" rel="nofollow">https://howlround.com/autistic-artists-should-be-telling-autistic-stories?fbclid=PAAaZ0DivwkGOC0J-Ki9uiNlfDmKyDzlo6doJNnmJ0zXKRyU_4bcvBuj5YzFg_aem_Aa3L_fR95mMswzK0VZ5ghvyW4Q-7PdfJejRM27PCnhom2Z5EhPeqJs6w7cnPh5Kq_98</a>Website: <a href="https://www.meganlummus.com/home?fbclid=PAAaZgsS4kMpcQY2r7Tm7SgJ_fUyZyFEB2bvv0j18WcBsTHO2QIhkf5KGhGjE_aem_Aa3hkxNLflL4L1NQIrOQqA_NqfmPOOaAzYcmDCeR_wy7xt9-FEsr9QtYXEVjf87i3II" rel="nofollow">https://www.meganlummus.com/home?fbclid=PAAaZgsS4kMpcQY2r7Tm7SgJ_fUyZyFEB2bvv0j18WcBsTHO2QIhkf5KGhGjE_aem_Aa3hkxNLflL4L1NQIrOQqA_NqfmPOOaAzYcmDCeR_wy7xt9-FEsr9QtYXEVjf87i3II</a> Headshot by Milestones StudiosMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):<a href="https://click.pstmrk.it/3s/uppbeat.io%2Ft%2Fstudiokolomna%2Freverie/vZub/HMyzAQ/AQ/8575bc11-7ae7-4750-95f6-32fe0119a2a3/4/0EMnUN4V66" rel="nofollow">https://uppbeat.io/t/studiokolomna/reverie</a>License code: 8WOKJ55Q73TWFGNJ

Interview with Megan Lummus

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Actor Conor Tague shares his experience working on his Broadway debut as Tommy in How to Dance in Ohio.Transcript: https://medium.com/@kmccrackin/interview-f0965126cfd3Website: https://www.conortague.com/?fbclid=PAAaZ3wuffhcQLit3UO0Q2KOZ0C1kF2Kh5yTiHXc0U5rOhO36hzlNVUgXBAH4_aem_AX2XnxxMtW7LWZQJ8fR_S7axLPbtYwhoCE3IUNUcCn15O_gl5-yZfkr2skMxa0jVuCU Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):<a href="https://click.pstmrk.it/3s/uppbeat.io%2Ft%2Fstudiokolomna%2Freverie/vZub/HMyzAQ/AQ/8575bc11-7ae7-4750-95f6-32fe0119a2a3/4/0EMnUN4V66" rel="nofollow">https://uppbeat.io/t/studiokolomna/reverie</a>License code: 8WOKJ55Q73TWFGNJ

Interview with Conor Tague

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Autistic writer and producer Anthony J Piccione speaks on his theatre group the Neurodivergent New Play Series.Transcript: <a href="https://medium.com/@kmccrackin/interview-with-anthony-j-piccione-fe63ea35f159" rel="nofollow">https://medium.com/@kmccrackin/interview-with-anthony-j-piccione-fe63ea35f159</a>Ticket link: <a href="https://www.spitnvigor.com/neurodivergent-plays" rel="nofollow">https://www.spitnvigor.com/neurodivergent-plays</a>Linktree: <a href="http://www.linktr.ee/neurodivergentplays" rel="nofollow">www.linktr.ee/neurodivergentplays</a>Instagram: @neurodivergentplays Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):<a href="https://click.pstmrk.it/3s/uppbeat.io%2Ft%2Fstudiokolomna%2Freverie/vZub/HMyzAQ/AQ/8575bc11-7ae7-4750-95f6-32fe0119a2a3/4/0EMnUN4V66" rel="nofollow">https://uppbeat.io/t/studiokolomna/reverie</a>License code: 8WOKJ55Q73TWFGNJ

Interview with Anthony J Piccione

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Freelance access artist Lily Lipman discusses their challenges and work to create greater community among disabled artists.Content warning for discussion of medical issues and death related to Covid-19.Transcript: <a href="https://medium.com/@kmccrackin/interview-with-lily-lipman-79f4ea3aa12b" rel="nofollow">https://medium.com/@kmccrackin/interview-with-lily-lipman-79f4ea3aa12b</a>Website: <a href="http://www.lilylipman.com/" rel="nofollow">www.LilyLipman.com</a>Disabled Dismantlers About Page: <a href="https://www.lilylipman.com/disableddismantlers" rel="nofollow">https://www.lilylipman.com/disableddismantlers</a>Disabled Dismantlers Sign Up Form: <a href="https://forms.gle/SJbzzf2pLBSbB3mo8" rel="nofollow">https://forms.gle/SJbzzf2pLBSbB3mo8</a> Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):<a href="https://click.pstmrk.it/3s/uppbeat.io%2Ft%2Fstudiokolomna%2Freverie/vZub/HMyzAQ/AQ/8575bc11-7ae7-4750-95f6-32fe0119a2a3/4/0EMnUN4V66" rel="nofollow">https://uppbeat.io/t/studiokolomna/reverie</a>License code: 8WOKJ55Q73TWFGNJ

Interview with Lily Lipman

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Nicole D&#39;Angleo speaks about their work as Music Director, Script Consultant, and Access Team member in How to Dance in Ohio.Transcript: <a href="https://medium.com/@kmccrackin/interview-with-nicole-dangelo-984029e741ad" rel="nofollow">https://medium.com/@kmccrackin/interview-with-nicole-dangelo-984029e741ad</a>Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):<a href="https://click.pstmrk.it/3s/uppbeat.io%2Ft%2Fstudiokolomna%2Freverie/vZub/HMyzAQ/AQ/8575bc11-7ae7-4750-95f6-32fe0119a2a3/4/0EMnUN4V66" rel="nofollow">https://uppbeat.io/t/studiokolomna/reverie</a>License code: 8WOKJ55Q73TWFGNJ

Interview with Nicole D'Angelo

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Advocate Mickey Rowe speaks about disability advocacy in theatre, including his time with Curious Incident, National Disability Theatre, and working on his book, Fearlessly Different. Transcript: https://medium.com/@kmccrackin/interview-with-mickey-rowe-871f9d3af1f9 Video: https://youtu.be/JYmviw-98U8 Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):<a href="https://click.pstmrk.it/3s/uppbeat.io%2Ft%2Fstudiokolomna%2Freverie/vZub/HMyzAQ/AQ/8575bc11-7ae7-4750-95f6-32fe0119a2a3/4/0EMnUN4V66" rel="nofollow">https://uppbeat.io/t/studiokolomna/reverie</a>License code: 8WOKJ55Q73TWFGNJ

Interview with Mickey Rowe

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Host Katherine McCrackin introduces Breaking Boundaries. She discusses the importance of disability representation and accessibility in theatre, and she lays out the plan for the upcoming season. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):<a href="https://click.pstmrk.it/3s/uppbeat.io%2Ft%2Fstudiokolomna%2Freverie/vZub/HMyzAQ/AQ/8575bc11-7ae7-4750-95f6-32fe0119a2a3/4/0EMnUN4V66" rel="nofollow">https://uppbeat.io/t/studiokolomna/reverie</a>License code: 8WOKJ55Q73TWFGNJ

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Accessible Paths in Theatre for Disabled Artists

Welcome to Breaking Boundaries with Katherine McCrackin. Here, we dive deep into the gritty realities of the theatre world, unraveling the complexities of disability representation and confronting the systemic barriers that have long kept disabled voices muted.

Join us for candid conversations with disabled artists who have faced ableism in the industry. From actors to directors, stagehands to producers, we hear from those who have navigated inaccessible spaces and misrepresented stories, and who have made strides in beginning to rectify these issues.

Made by disabled artists and for disabled artists, this podcast is your platform to be seen and heard. Whether you’re a seasoned theatre professional or an aspiring artist, it’s time for us to write our own narrative and pave a more accessible path for a more inclusive future.