How can the power of the arts be harnessed to impact young people on the autism spectrum—as audience members and artists?
9:00 am–6:00 pm
Join Lincoln Center Education as we investigate and discuss the ways in which leaders from around the world are harnessing the power of the arts—including theater, film, digital media, and architectural installation—to open up new experiences for children with autism and their families. Featuring a keynote presentation, panel discussion, video, and conversation, participants will join leaders in the field to explore best practices, analyze successes, and identify the challenges related to artistic work that impact the autism community at large.
Panel 1 – Creating Theater Especially for Audiences with Autism
Panel conversation and video excerpts from three companies showcased at the Big Umbrella Festival:
Trusty Sidekick Theater Company (US)
Oily Cart (UK)
Sensorium Theatre (AUS)
Panel 2 – Creating Theater with Young People on the Spectrum
Panel conversation with expert practitioners:
Tessa Derfner, Assistant Principal of Special Education, Nest+m
Aaron Feinstein, Executive Director & Founder, Actionplay
Elaine Hall, Founder & Creative Director, The Miracle Project
Arielle Lever, Co-Founder & Programs Director, CO/LAB Theater Group
Panel 3 – The Intersection of the Arts and Autism
Presentations on the intersection of the arts and autism, followed by a Q&A
Featured Speakers:
Sean Ahlquist, Assistant Professor of Architecture at the Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning, University of Michigan
Maria Rocio Galarza, Assistant Vice President, U.S. Social Impact, Sesame Workshop
Lisa Carling, Director of TDF Accessibility Programs, Theatre Development Fund
Mickey Rowe, Actor and Autism Activist
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Thursday, April 19, 2018 at 9:00 am Stanley H. Kaplan Penthouse
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Relaxed Event
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The Stanley H. Kaplan is located on the 10th floor of the Rose Building at 165 West 65th Street, between Broadway and Amsterdam Avenue. To reach the Rose Building, take the stairs, elevator, or escalator from street level to plaza level, on the north side of the street. The theaters are accessible from the elevators inside the lobby.
To reach the Penthouse by subway, take the 1 train to 66th Street—Lincoln Center. The M5, M7, M10, M11, M66 and M104 bus lines all stop within one block of the venue.