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SUMMARY:Waiting for the Bus Casting Call
DESCRIPTION:Art Spark Texas is inviting you to audition for the world premier of\nWaiting For the Bus\nBy James Burnside\nCASTING CALL\nClick the following file to hear an audio recording of this announcement.\nhttps://www.artsparktx.org/wp-content/uploads/Casting-Call.mp3\nSubmission deadline Wednesday August 28\, 2024\nPlay Synopsis: Waiting for The Bus is an exciting new work written by local playwright and disability advocate James Burnside. Be a part of this groundbreaking play exploring the hidden stories of residential asylums and their continued impact on people with disabilities.   \n\nComedic and dramatic performance opportunities\nActors with disabilities are encouraged to audition\n28 total roles available with double casting likely\n18+ years old\nNon Equity\nPaid – Stipend\n\nHow to Audition\nAuditions will be video submissions or virtual.**\n**Zoom Audition option available Wednesday August 21\, 2024 7-9 pm. By online appointment only. Contact hross1110@gmail.com to schedule.\n \nRecord a video of you performing one of the monologues included here.  \nLink to monologues: Regular Print  \nLink to monologues Large Print \nAudio Recording of Monologues \nhttps://www.artsparktx.org/wp-content/uploads/Audition-Monologues-Waiting-for-the-Bus.mp3\nPlease fill out this form to submit your 3 attachments: \n\nresume \nheadshot \nvideo submission\n\nLink to form: \nhttps://forms.gle/cYSLEsc1W29UQsEt7 \nAudio recording of form link: \nhttps://www.artsparktx.org/wp-content/uploads/audition-google-form-link.mp3\n  \nSubmission deadline Wednesday August 28\, 2024\nRehearsal Schedule\nWeekly Zoom rehearsals with steadily increasing in-person rehearsals in Austin\, full schedule to be determined.   \nShow Week One\nThursday November 14\, 2024 at 7 pm – Preview \nFriday November 15\, 2024 at 7 pm – Opening Night  \nSaturday November 16\, 2024 at 7 pm – Show \nSunday November 17\, 2024 at 2 pm – Matinee \nShow Week Two\nOne weekday school show according to actors availability  \nFriday November 22\, 2024 at 7 pm – Show \nSaturday November 23\, 2024 at 2 pm – Matinee  \nSaturday November 23\, 2024 at 7 pm – Show (Possible) \nSubmission deadline Wednesday August 28\, 2024
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/waiting-for-the-bus-casting-call/
CATEGORIES:Accessible Performances,Artworks,Call for Art,Calls for Art,Speaking Advocates
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LOCATION:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/waiting-for-the-bus-casting-call/
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SUMMARY:VIRTUAL OPEN MIC: THE LION & PIRATE
DESCRIPTION:The Lion & Pirate invites you to our virtual inclusive open mic for writers\, performers\, and musicians! As always\, we’re open to work in any genre: music\, spoken word\, improv\, skits\, storytelling\, dance\, poems or prose… Anything you can perform! \nFeatured performers to be announced; then\, it will be your time to shine! There will be 10 sign-up slots. We ask that you sign up ahead of time. Any sign-ups after 10 will be held on a backup list. \nJoin us on Zoom:\nUse this Link to attend our virtual open mic. \nStay tuned to our Facebook Group for event updates\, signup sheets\, and links\, and invite your friends\, too. You can tune in just to connect with your community and give us those “clap” reactions. \nQuestions? Please email MsBoye.
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/virtual-open-mic-the-lion-pirate-24/2024-11-03/
CATEGORIES:Open Mic,Speaking Advocates
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ms Boye Nagle":MAILTO:boye@artsparktx.org
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SUMMARY:The Lion and Pirate Open Mic In Person
DESCRIPTION:Our usual virtual open mic is in person this month! Join us at the Art Spark Texas Studio at 1152 San Bernard Street\, Austin\, TX 78702. \nAt this inclusive open mic\, we’re open to work in any genre: music\, spoken word\, improv\, skits\, storytelling\, dance\, poems or prose… Anything you can perform! \nJoin us to hear from local creatives. Sign up at the event if you want to perform. Contact us if you have questions about our sound set up. \nWhat to Expect: \n\nThe performer sign-up opens at 2:30 PM.\nThis is a disability-inclusive open mic\, so all performers are welcome\, regardless of their abilities. It’s a supportive and welcoming environment where everyone is encouraged to share their gifts.\nThe Lion & Pirate Open Mic is a great way to showcase your talents and connect with other artists.\nWe encourage a variety of performers\, including musicians\, poets\, comedians\, storytellers\, and more to join us.\nWe will have amplification.\nThe house\, porch\, and backyard are all accessible\, please email MsBoye for individual accessibility questions or requirements.\nThe event is free and open to the public. All ages are welcome.\n\nAs always\, we’re open to work in any genre: music\, spoken word\, improv\, skits\, storytelling\, dance\, poems or prose… Anything you can perform! \nFeatured performers to be announced; then\, it will be your time to shine! \nStay tuned to our Facebook Group for event updates\, signup sheets\, and links\, and invite your friends\, too. \nQuestions? Please email MsBoye.
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/virtual-open-mic-the-lion-pirate-24-2024-12-07/
LOCATION:Art Spark Texas\, 1152 San Bernard St.\, Austin\, TX\, 78702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open Mic,Speaking Advocates
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ms Boye Nagle":MAILTO:boye@artsparktx.org
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SUMMARY:Speaking Advocates Workshop Series
DESCRIPTION:Art Spark Texas’ weekly workshop series designed to guide adults with disabilities towards developing their personal stories\, communications\, and public-speaking skills\, culminating in a community showcase – resulting in skills they can take with them moving forward\, to advocates for themselves and their communities and change public perceptions. \nFridays\, 10 am – 1 pm\,  April 3rd- May 8th\nRegistration Deadline: Monday\, March 30th\n\nREGISTER HERE < CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/speaking-advocates-workshop-series-3/2026-04-03/
LOCATION:Art Spark Texas\, 1152 San Bernard St.\, Austin\, TX\, 78702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaking Advocates
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SUMMARY:Speaking Advocates Workshop Series
DESCRIPTION:Art Spark Texas’ weekly workshop series designed to guide adults with disabilities towards developing their personal stories\, communications\, and public-speaking skills\, culminating in a community showcase – resulting in skills they can take with them moving forward\, to advocates for themselves and their communities and change public perceptions. \nFridays\, 10 am – 1 pm\,  April 3rd- May 8th\nRegistration Deadline: Monday\, March 30th\n\nREGISTER HERE < CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/speaking-advocates-workshop-series-3/2026-04-10/
LOCATION:Art Spark Texas\, 1152 San Bernard St.\, Austin\, TX\, 78702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaking Advocates
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SUMMARY:Speaking Advocates Workshop Series
DESCRIPTION:Art Spark Texas’ weekly workshop series designed to guide adults with disabilities towards developing their personal stories\, communications\, and public-speaking skills\, culminating in a community showcase – resulting in skills they can take with them moving forward\, to advocates for themselves and their communities and change public perceptions. \nFridays\, 10 am – 1 pm\,  April 3rd- May 8th\nRegistration Deadline: Monday\, March 30th\n\nREGISTER HERE < CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/speaking-advocates-workshop-series-3/2026-04-17/
LOCATION:Art Spark Texas\, 1152 San Bernard St.\, Austin\, TX\, 78702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaking Advocates
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SUMMARY:Speaking Advocates Workshop Series
DESCRIPTION:Art Spark Texas’ weekly workshop series designed to guide adults with disabilities towards developing their personal stories\, communications\, and public-speaking skills\, culminating in a community showcase – resulting in skills they can take with them moving forward\, to advocates for themselves and their communities and change public perceptions. \nFridays\, 10 am – 1 pm\,  April 3rd- May 8th\nRegistration Deadline: Monday\, March 30th\n\nREGISTER HERE < CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/speaking-advocates-workshop-series-3/2026-04-24/
LOCATION:Art Spark Texas\, 1152 San Bernard St.\, Austin\, TX\, 78702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaking Advocates
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SUMMARY:Speaking Advocates Workshop Series
DESCRIPTION:Art Spark Texas’ weekly workshop series designed to guide adults with disabilities towards developing their personal stories\, communications\, and public-speaking skills\, culminating in a community showcase – resulting in skills they can take with them moving forward\, to advocates for themselves and their communities and change public perceptions. \nFridays\, 10 am – 1 pm\,  April 3rd- May 8th\nRegistration Deadline: Monday\, March 30th\n\nREGISTER HERE < CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/speaking-advocates-workshop-series-3/2026-05-01/
LOCATION:Art Spark Texas\, 1152 San Bernard St.\, Austin\, TX\, 78702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaking Advocates
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SUMMARY:Speaking Advocates Workshop Series
DESCRIPTION:Art Spark Texas’ weekly workshop series designed to guide adults with disabilities towards developing their personal stories\, communications\, and public-speaking skills\, culminating in a community showcase – resulting in skills they can take with them moving forward\, to advocates for themselves and their communities and change public perceptions. \nFridays\, 10 am – 1 pm\,  April 3rd- May 8th\nRegistration Deadline: Monday\, March 30th\n\nREGISTER HERE < CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/speaking-advocates-workshop-series-3/2026-05-08/
LOCATION:Art Spark Texas\, 1152 San Bernard St.\, Austin\, TX\, 78702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaking Advocates
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SUMMARY:Speaking Advocates Showcase
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin us at The Rosette on May 11th at 7:00pm for the Speaking Advocates Showcase\, the final performance culminating after our 6-week workshop with adults with disabilities. FREE to attend. \nSpeaking Advocates is a workshop designed to enable adults with developmental and other disabilities to write personal stories and develop the public speaking skills to present those stories in a variety of venues (conferences\, civic group meetings\, schools\, legislative sessions\, etc.). \nEach workshop series ends with a Showcase where participants perform to an audience of friends\, family and interested members of their local communities. These stories are also recorded and included as episodes on Art Spark’s podcast platform\, TRUE TALES PODCAST.
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/speaking-advocates-showcase/
LOCATION:The Rosette\, 3908 Avenue B Suite 116\, Austin\, TX\, 78751\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaking Advocates
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