THEAvios Blog
Training for Transformation: How TheaVios Is Equipping the Theatre World for Inclusion
At first glance, a theatre rehearsal might seem like any other: lights overhead, scripts in hand, stage cues flying. But step into a TheaVios training session and you’ll find something far more profound unfolding — a transformation not just of techniques, but of...
Not Just Inspirational: Moving Beyond Pity and Tokenism in Disability Representation
In the realm of theatre, stories have the power to challenge perceptions and foster empathy. Yet, when it comes to representing blind and visually impaired individuals, the narrative often defaults to one of inspiration or pity. This limited portrayal not only...
Unseen Bias: How Society’s Perceptions Limit the Potential of Blind Artists
Theatre has long been celebrated as a visual art form, relying heavily on sight to convey stories, emotions, and aesthetics. However, this emphasis on the visual has inadvertently marginalized blind and visually impaired artists, perpetuating the notion that they...
The Power of Partnership: How Cultural and Disability Organizations Can Build Inclusive Creative Networks
Inclusion in the arts isn’t the responsibility of one sector alone. It’s a collective act — a shared vision that requires the commitment and creativity of many different players. When theatres, disability organizations, training institutions, and accessibility...
Telling the Untold: Why We Need More Disabled Narratives on Stage
Theatre has long been a mirror to society, reflecting its complexities, challenges, and triumphs. Yet, when it comes to representing disability, the stage often falls short. Despite one in four adults in the U.S. living with a disability, disabled characters and...
Seeing Differently: How Blind Artists Are Redefining Performance Aesthetics
Theatre has long been considered a visual medium, relying heavily on sight to convey stories, emotions, and aesthetics. However, blind and visually impaired artists are challenging this notion, bringing unique perspectives that enrich and transform the theatrical...
Ableism on Stage: Unpacking Bias in Casting and Theatre Production
Theatre is often celebrated as a space for imagination — a world where we can become anyone, anywhere, at any time. And yet, when it comes to blind and visually impaired professionals, the industry’s imagination seems to fall short. From casting calls that assume a...
Why Disability Employment in Theatre Matters — And What We Can Do About It
The stage is a place of visibility. A space where stories come to life, where identities are explored, where society is both reflected and challenged. But behind the curtains of many theatres lies an uncomfortable truth: people with disabilities, especially those who...
Rewriting the Script: Inclusive Theatre Education for a New Generation
The Gap in Theatre Education Traditional theatre schools, academies, and performing arts programs often teach craft and theory, but rarely inclusion. In most institutions, accessibility is an afterthought, not part of the curriculum. Students are taught to block...