[Jayhawk-Chapter] Fwd: Audio Description at the Lied Center of Kansas

Mon Aug 12 19:39:12 UTC 2019

Here is a more complete list of shows that Audio Reader is considering describing.

Cheers,

Tamara Kearney
tamara at gatetoserenity.com

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> From: "Kesinger, Lori R" <lrk at ku.edu>
> Subject: RE: Audio Description at the Lied Center of Kansas
> Date: August 12, 2019 at 12:22:32 PM CDT
> To: "'ByingtonCOMS at cox-internet.com'" <ByingtonCOMS at cox-internet.com>, "'Sheila Styron'" <SStyron at thewholeperson.org>, 'Tamara Kearney' <tamara at gatetoserenity.com>, 'Tina Jinkens' <tmjinkens at gmail.com>
> Cc: "'yellowrose7632 at outlook.com'" <yellowrose7632 at outlook.com>
> 
> Alright gang, Let's hit the upcoming season at the Lied Center an Theatre Lawrence hard. If we can get increased participation we can increase funding.  Audio-Reader will describe the Broadway Series at Lied and each show at Theatre Lawrence. Others would be by request.  I think the Jersey Boys on Sat. Nov. 2  at the Lied Center will include a pre-show reception to explain and showcase Audio Description for the general public. 
> 
> The Broadway Series at the Lied Center: 
> Rent Sunday October 6 7:30PM; Jersey Boys, Sat Nov. 2 7:30PM; The Color Purple Thursday Jan. 23, 7:30PM and Beautiful, Wednesday April 22, 7:30pm
> Season tickets are $156 to $212, individual tickets are $40-$55
> 
> Family Series:
> The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show, featuring Brown Bear, Brown Bear, Friday Nov. 22 6:00P
> Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical, Wednesday Dec. 11, 7PM
> The Peking Acrobats, Tuesday February 18, 7PM
> Candid Camera's LOL Tour with Peter Funt, Friday April 17, 7PM
> Season tickets: $102-$125; individual tickets $20/$25 (Student/youth $14)
> 
> Other possible shows to describe:
> She, A Choreoplay, Wednesday Nov. 20, 7:30P; Hiplet Ballerinas, Sat. Nov 23 7:30p; Russian National Ballet: Don Quixote, Sunday Feb. 16, 2pm
> 
> Theatre Lawrence: We describe the 2nd Saturday evening show and the 2nd Sunday Matinee 
> Single tickets are $33.09 for adults; $30.88 for Seniors and students (call for season ticket prices 785-843-7469)
> A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder Saturday Sept. 28 and Sunday Sept. 29th.
> Matilda: The Musical, Saturday December 15 and Sunday Dec. 15
> The Compleat Works of Wllm Shkspr (Abridged), Saturday January 25 and Sunday Jan. 26
> Yours, Anne (Based on the Diary of Anne Frank and the Play by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett) Saturday March 7, Sunday March 8
> Silent Sky Saturday April 25 and Sunday April 26
> Hello Dolly! Saturday June 20 and Sunday June 21
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Michael Byington <ByingtonCOMS at cox-internet.com> 
> Sent: Friday, August 09, 2019 4:36 PM
> To: 'Sheila Styron' <SStyron at thewholeperson.org>; 'Tamara Kearney' <tamara at gatetoserenity.com>; 'Tina Jinkens' <tmjinkens at gmail.com>
> Cc: Kesinger, Lori R <lrk at ku.edu>
> Subject: RE: Audio Description at the Lied Center of Kansas
> 
> I own an 11 passenger van I can provide to get people from Topeka to the Lied Center and back home. I probably can find a volunteer driver, maybe if we pay his or her way to whatever show we are going to.  It would be helpful at this point to have a list of what shows may be audio described and potential dates. I realize that that is not set in stone because Lori is wanting to assess what interest there is in the project, but if I could give people a general idea of what may be available, it will make it easier to assess the level of interest. 
> 
> Michael Byington, MA, COMS, LLC
> Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist Co-located with Kansas Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired
> 712 S. Kansas Avenue, suite 410
> Topeka, Kansas 66603
> (785) 221-7111 (cell and voice mail)
> ByingtonCOMS at cox-internet.com (office e-mail)     
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Sheila Styron [mailto:SStyron at thewholeperson.org]
> Sent: Friday, August 09, 2019 8:58 AM
> To: Tamara Kearney; Tina Jinkens
> Cc: Lori Kessinger; Michael Byington
> Subject: RE: Audio Description at the Lied Center of Kansas
> 
> Tamara,
> 
> Great news and much thanks!
> 
> Sheila Styron, ACTCP
> Blindness Low Vision Specialist II
> The Whole Person
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Tamara Kearney [mailto:tamara at gatetoserenity.com] 
> Sent: Thursday, August 08, 2019 9:15 PM
> To: Tina Jinkens <tmjinkens at gmail.com>
> Cc: Lori Kessinger <lrk at ku.edu>; Michael Byington <ByingtonCOMS at cox-internet.com>; Sheila Styron <SStyron at thewholeperson.org>
> Subject: Re: Audio Description at the Lied Center of Kansas
> 
> Hi everyone,
> 
> These are great ideas! I will get the word out to people I know.
> 
> I ve managed to get some funding together specifically geared toward activities to bring the blindness community together in Lawrence, Topeka, and surrounding areas. The work that Shiela has done to provide activities through Whole Person is truly inspiring. My hope is to have something like that here. These audio described shows might be a great start!
> 
> Cheers,
> 
> Tamara Kearney
> tamara at gatetoserenity.com
> 
> 
> 
>> On Aug 8, 2019, at 6:05 PM, Tina Jinkens <tmjinkens at gmail.com> wrote:
>> 
>> Hello!
>> Please keep me in the loop on this as I would make an effort to go to a show that is audio described for sure.
>> There may be some people for which the Price might be prohibitive but we can also share with the lutheran blind ministry. I think Lynda Anders would be a good person to share with them as she is now on the board.
>> Also the KU disability office might be a good out reach? TVI in Lawrence? Rachel Hayden!
>> Maybe Luther Fuller has connections or Matt Mitchel.
>> Just some thoughts off the top of my head.
>> In peace,
>> Tina
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>> On Aug 8, 2019, at 4:02 PM, Kesinger, Lori R <lrk at ku.edu> wrote:
>> 
>>> Thanks Michael. The Lied is willing to let us describe and our describers are available but we need patrons to make it worth all the effort. Any ideas you may have to promote audio description would be appreciated. We are planning an open house type reception before one of the early shows, probably Jersey Boys but will let you know when the details are all worked out.
>>> Lori
>>> 
>>> From: Michael Byington <ByingtonCOMS at cox-internet.com>
>>> Sent: Thursday, August 08, 2019 1:15 PM
>>> To: 'Sheila Styron' <SStyron at thewholeperson.org>; 
>>> tamara at gatetoserenity.com; tmjinkens at gmail.com
>>> Cc: Kesinger, Lori R <lrk at ku.edu>
>>> Subject: RE: Audio Description at the Lied Center of Kansas
>>> 
>>> We have a KABVI Board meeting this Salturday. I will share this and see what I can find out.
>>> 
>>> Michael Byington
>>> 
>>> From: Sheila Styron [mailto:SStyron at thewholeperson.org]
>>> Sent: Thursday, August 08, 2019 12:41 PM
>>> To: tamara at gatetoserenity.com; tmjinkens at gmail.com; 
>>> ByingtonCOMS at cox-internet.com
>>> Cc: lrk at ku.edu
>>> Subject: FW: Audio Description at the Lied Center of Kansas
>>> 
>>> Tina, Tammy and Michael,
>>> 
>>> Lori Kesinger is reaching out to ascertain interest in audio 
>>> described programming, and I was hoping the three of you might be 
>>> able to help brainstorm and spread the word. I have reached out to 
>>> the three of you and copied Lori to facilitate communication, as I 
>>> don t know how many people who are b/lv here in MO would be able to 
>>> attend productions in Kansas. I am certain any ideas you might have 
>>> would be appreciated. ]
>>> 
>>> Sheila Styron, ACTCP
>>> Blindness Low Vision Specialist II
>>> <image001.png>The Whole Person
>>> 3710 Main Street, Kansas City, MO  64111 direct 816-627-2217  |  main 
>>> 816-561-0304  |  mobile 816-896-6552  |  fax 816-931-0534
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>>> From: Kesinger, Lori R [mailto:
>>> Sent: Thursday, August 08, 2019 11:42 AM
>>> To: Sheila Styron <SStyron at thewholeperson.org>
>>> Subject: Audio Description at the Lied Center of Kansas
>>> 
>>> Hi Shelia,
>>> The Lied Center is asking which shows of the upcoming season Audio-Reader would be willing to describe.  I am sure our describers are game for almost anything but we want to make sure there are patrons before we book the description.  Would you be willing to ask your group if anyone is interested in shows at Lied Center and if so which ones? Their Broadway series is Rent, Jersey Boys, The Color Purple and Beautiful. Family series is The Very Hungry Caterpillar show; Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer   Musical;  and the Peking Acrobats.
>>> Full schedule is here:
>>> https://lied.ku.edu/monthly/
>>> 
>>> Any insight/help you can give to promote and grow Audio-Description is appreciated.
>>> Lori Kesinger
>>> Audio-Reader
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