Katherine McCrackin

Breaking Boundaries

Arts EN ↓ 7 episodes

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...

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Katherine McCrackin

Episodes

Interview with Megan Lummus 26.04.2024 45:35

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-b74b139c6759 Tickets to Much Ado: https://muchadoaboutnothing.ticketspice.com/much-ado-about-nothing Article: https://howlround.com/autistic-artists-should-be-telling-autistic-stories?fbclid=PAAaZ0DivwkGOC0J-Ki9uiNlfDmKyDzlo...

Interview with Conor Tague 19.04.2024 42:46

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-f0965126cfd3 Website: https://www.conortague.com/?fbclid=PAAaZ3wuffhcQLit3UO0Q2KOZ0C1kF2Kh5yTiHXc0U5rOhO36hzlNVUgXBAH4_aem_AX2XnxxMtW7LWZQJ8fR_S7axLPbtYwhoCE3IUNUcCn15O_gl5-yZfkr2skMxa0jVuCU Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://u...

Interview with Anthony J Piccione 12.04.2024 14:58

Autistic writer and producer Anthony J Piccione speaks on his theatre group the Neurodivergent New Play Series. Transcript: https://medium.com/@kmccrackin/interview-with-anthony-j-piccione-fe63ea35f159 Ticket link: https://www.spitnvigor.com/neurodivergent-plays Linktree: www.linktr.ee/neurodivergentplays Instagram: @neurodivergentplays Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.i...

Interview with Lily Lipman 05.04.2024 47:55

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: https://medium.com/@kmccrackin/interview-with-lily-lipman-79f4ea3aa12b Website: www. LilyLipman.com Disabled Dismantlers About Page: https://www.lilylipman.com/disableddismantlers Di...

Interview with Nicole D'Angelo 29.03.2024 47:49

Nicole D'Angleo speaks about their work as Music Director, Script Consultant, and Access Team member in How to Dance in Ohio. Transcript: https://medium.com/@kmccrackin/interview-with-nicole-dangelo-984029e741ad Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/studiokolomna/reverie License code: 8WOKJ55Q73TWFGNJ

Interview with Mickey Rowe 22.03.2024 43:25

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!): https://uppbeat.io/t/studiokolomna/reverie License code...

Breaking Boundaries Trailer 08.03.2024 5:52

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!): https://uppbeat.io/t/studiokolomna/reverie License code: 8WOKJ55Q73TWFGNJ