Red Kite, Where Community Takes Flight
In serving constellations of disability, this growing program within Chicago Children’s Theatre builds confidence, celebrates joy, and fills a gap in support networks.
All Stories About Autism
It’s Well Past Time for an All-Neurodivergent Staging of ‘Curious Incident’
A look behind the scenes of a new, more accessible student production of the popular play centering an autistic character.
Extra Sensory: Crafting Autism-Friendly Performances
How Children’s Theatre of Charlotte drew on the field’s best practices to create sensory-friendly offerings.
Offscript: Autism and Acting with Mickey Rowe
On this week’s podcast, our guest is Mickey Rowe, the first autistic actor to play the main character in ‘The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time.’ Plus, the editors talk Harvey and student loans.
Offscript: Autism and Authorship With Anushka Paris-Carter and Andy Paris
On this week’s podcast, Anushka Paris-Carter and Andy Paris discuss their documentary play about autism. Plus, the hosts discuss the Stephen Adly Guirgis copyright controversy.
The Brain on the Bard: How Shakespeare Impacts Children With Autism
An ongoing study at Ohio State is developing both the science and the art of teaching students on the autism spectrum.
‘Orange’ Colors In the Spectrum
The set and projection design for Aditi Brennan Kapil’s play is meant to evoke the inner life of a girl on the autism spectrum.
The New Play’s the Thing
For tips on what’s new and noteworthy on U.S. stages this season, who better to ask than literary managers and dramaturgs?
The Curious Incidence of Theatre on the Autism Spectrum
Autism-related theatre for youth has its own spectrum, from work created for autistic kids to pieces devised with their input.
News
Reports on casting demographics, new-play programs, theatre as autism therapy, and more.
