National Federation of the Blind Performing Arts Division

Scene Change

Arts EN ↓ 56 episodes

A resource for performers, professors, directors, and talent agencies in show business to learn how blind performers can and do achieve success in the arts. We've interviewed musicians, actors, dancers, stage managers and more here on Scene Change so check us out and share the knowledge! Together, we will create a more accessible performance space for people with disabilities. Email scenechangenfb@gmail.com for questions or to be featured in an upcoming episode.

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National Federation of the Blind Performing Arts Division

Episodes

Love is Literally in the Air 14.02.2021 50:32

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...

Shattering Assumptions: Blind Comedians are Real! 15.01.2021 59:49

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...

All Things Strings! 15.12.2020 58:10

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

Blind Ballet? Why Not? 15.11.2020 55:53

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.

Meet the Blind, Meet the Leaders, Meet PAD! 15.10.2020 57:48

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...

Scene Change (Trailer) 06.10.2020 0:59