Pre-show panel discussion on nuerodiversity and inclusion with PHAME Academy and guests
Join us for pre-show panel discussion for Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time in conversation on nuero-diversity and inclusion in the performing arts, presented in partnership with PHAME Academy.
Guest panelists will include Jamie Sanders, playing Christopher in Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, Troy Sawyer, Autism Consultant for Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, Chrissy McNair, Neurodiversity Consultant for Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time and Jenny Stadler, Executive Director of PHAME Academy.
PHAME is a fine and performing arts academy serving adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We offer three ten-week terms of arts-based classes each year, as well as many performance opportunities. Taught by talented arts education professionals, our classes include visual art, acting, choir, dance, musical theatre and many more.
PHAME is built upon the belief that art is for everyone. We believe that students, artists, teachers, and the greater community can empower themselves through the arts. With that in mind, PHAME brings passion, joy, and rigor to arts education and performance.
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