@conference{38ca02b7df684cb9b4a575e1a569bf60,
title = "Safe spaces, authentic voices",
abstract = "“Safe Spaces, Authentic Voices”, an Australian, auto-ethnographic interview project with theatrical practitioners living and working with neuro-diversity presented by Dr Robert Lewis and Dan Graham. This one by one interview approach highlights what safe spaces could look like for artists with disabilities involved in collaborative performance processes. Dan{\textquoteright}s experiences with his personal journey on navigating a career in the performing arts, adjusting performance spaces and rehearsal rooms, and sharing other approaches and improvements, as well as Robert's research and practice, will help attendees develop a greater understanding of inclusion and neurodiversity in creative work environments.",
keywords = "Neurodiversity, Performing arts, Actor training, disability",
author = "Robert Lewis and Dan Graham",
note = "Robert is a graduate of NIDA{\textquoteright}s Graduate Diploma of Dramatic Art (Voice Studies) course, as well as completing a Bachelor of Performing Arts and PhD, focusing on voice and movement integration, at the University of Tasmania, BA (Honours) at Monash University, and Secondary Education at RMIT. Robert recently completed a Certification in Integrative Studies at the One Voice Centre, New York, led by Dr Joan Melton and Jennie Morton. Robert has taught voice and movement at the University of Tasmania, Acting for Stage and Screen at Charles Sturt University, as well as teaching at Collarts (Australian College of the Arts), California State University, Dwi Emas International School, St Martin{\textquoteright}s Youth Theatre and short courses at VCA. Robert has voice coached for film, television and theatre as well as directing numerous productions for the stage. Robert has also published performances and training films and has also published various academic articles on the subject of voice and movement integration. Robert is a founder and convenor of the AusAct: Australian Actor Training Conference, which was established at Charles Sturt University in 2018. ; Leadership Exchange in Arts and Disability (LEAD) 2023 Conference ; Conference date: 29-08-2023 Through 31-08-2023",
year = "2023",
month = aug,
day = "30",
language = "English",
url = "https://web.cvent.com/event/b9934ccc-de45-4f41-9e34-b96eade5bd06/summary",
}