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This is a non-diffusing subcategory of Category:Actors. It includes actors that can also be found in the parent category, or in diffusing subcategories of the parent. See also: Category:Disability theatre
Story at a glance CBS announced a new initiative that aims to recruit more actors with disabilities for roles as series regulars, guest stars or co-starring roles in current series and pilots.
Theatre and disability is a subject focusing on the inclusion of disability within a theatrical experience, enabling cultural and aesthetic diversity in the arts. Showing disabled bodies on stage can be to some extent understood as a political aesthetic as it challenges the predominately abled audience's expectations as well as traditional theatre conventions.
Actors and Producers Talk Strategies for ‘Authentic’ Representations of the Disabled at TV Academy Foundation Event: ‘Inclusion Is a Choice’
Melissa Johns is a British actress and disability activist. She is known for playing Sadie in The Interceptor, Imogen Pascoe on Coronation Street, Hannah Taylor in Life, and Miss Scott in Grantchester. [1] Johns is an ambassador for disability in the arts and advocates for better representation of disability on- and off-screen and stage. [2] [3]
Paramount Pictures has become the latest studio to adopt the Ruderman Family Foundation’s guidelines for auditioning actors with disabilities for studio productions. “Inclusion of individuals ...
Historically underrepresented performers will have increased opportunities on television, beginning in the 2022-23 broadcast season, thanks to the CBS Performers with Disabilities Talent ...
Pages in category "American actors with disabilities" The following 200 pages are in this category, out of approximately 271 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .