disabled acting programs

bryan

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disabled acting programs#1
Posted: 4/13/15 at 10:55pm

hi I am 43 years old and I just want to be an actor I live in Portland.maine I HAVE A LREANING DISABLED and I need a program that I can be great in please help.

bryan

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disabled acting programs#2
Posted: 4/14/15 at 8:51pm

155 views and no answers please anwers me people today

dramamama611

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disabled acting programs#2
Posted: 4/20/15 at 10:57am

I'm not sure you need a specialized program, Bryan. Just one that you feel comfortable with that you can share your concerns about your disability. I have disabled kids all the time (both physical limitations and learning issues) in my classes....it's never created a problem.

I also doubt there are a lot of people from Maine here on the boards. And to be fair, I'm not sure if what you are looking for exists. Especially if you are talking about becoming a professional actor.

If we're not having fun, then why are we doing it? These are DISCUSSION boards, not mutual admiration boards. Discussion only occurs when we are willing to hear what others are thinking, regardless of whether it is alignment to our own thoughts.

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disabled acting programs#3
Posted: 4/23/15 at 12:29pm

I agree with dramamama. You should just go out and audition in a theatre that you feel comfortable with. Be sure to express your concerns about your disability to the director and stage manager, and you should be fine.

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disabled acting programs#4
Posted: 4/30/15 at 6:02pm

While this program is not in Maine, there is one program that caters to actors with disabilities in Minneapolis-St Paul, MN - check out Interact Center for the Visual and Performing Arts (Website: http://www.interactcenter.com/ disabled acting programs . Perhaps this an organization worth checking out?