Scene Change

Our guest this month describes herself in many ways. She's a singer, a songwriter, and an all-around performer. She's also blind, a woman, and a person of color. All of those characteristics--and many others--make Lachi who she is. And, because she writes songs about her own unique experiences, those characteristics come together to make Lachi's music uniquely hers. Who is Lachi, how has she gotte...

what do you think of when you think of March Madness? Probably that exciting college basketball competition that has the unique power to become a student's dream and a fan's obsession. You might think about filling out your bracket or proudly displaying your school's colors. But there's more to March Madness than the athletes on the court; the marching bands, too, represent their schools with prid...

Take a listen as a blind/sighted, inter-abled couple describes their Cirque du Soleil-style aerial dancing act. Silk, romance and a sense of adventure come together to show us a new way to perform in our special Valentine's Day episode! Connect with the National Federation of the Blind Performing Arts Division. Web: www.nfb-pad.org. Facebook: National Federation of the Blind Performing Arts Divisi...

Blind comedy - how does that work? We'll hear from two outstanding blind comedians, Shannon Cantan and David Glasspool, on how they got started in the genre, how adversity shapes presentation, the dos and don'ts of blind jokes, and what's on the horizon. Connect with the National Federation of the Blind Performing Arts Division! Website: www.nfb-pad.org. Like us on Facebook: facebook.c...

Learn about the cello and the violin from Leslie Hamric and Julia LaGrand. Details: Descriptions of instruments, proper bowing, orchestral performance adaptations, and audition accommodations. Connect with the National Federation of the Blind Performing Arts Division! Website: www.nfb-pad.org. Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/PerformingArtsDivision Follow us on Twitter: @nfb_pad

We know there are many blind musicians out there, but what about dancing? Blind people can’t see what other dancers are doing on stage. Surely they can’t perform in the same way. Not so fast! On this episode, Lizzy is joined by three ballet dancers who are successful at their craft and share with us how it’s done.

On this White Cane Awareness Day, the NFB Performing Arts Division is proud to present the premier episode of Scene Change! On this podcast, we meet the Performing Arts Division in a more intimate way as we have fun talking with some of the leaders who make our division (and this podcast) work. Join Katelyn MacIntyre, our beloved President; Lizzy Muhammed-Park, our Vice President and the host of S...