[Perform-Talk] Alternative Techniques for Performing Arts

[Julie McGinnity]

Hi all,

This is a great discussion!  :)

I don't think I'll be much help for advice on learning scripts and
memorization because I've learned over the years that Braille is the
best (sometimes the only) way I can learn music and lines well.
Recordings are great and may work if reading Braille isn't the right
choice for you.  I have used recordings to learn music, and you could
certainly do the same.  The only thing you have to remember when using
recordings is that the recording is those people's interpretation of
the work being presented.

I do not take my current guide dog on stage in most situations, but my
previous dog went on stage in almost every situation.  I don't take my
dogs on stage for opera performances.  I took my first dog on stage
for short solo performances in recitals, solos and choir performances
at church, a few choir performances at school, and for performances at
weddings and the like.  I only work my current dog on stage when we
are in studio class, at church, or for other special occasions.  He
just isn't very still on stage.  He also has some serious allergy
problems that cause him to scratch himself a lot, and we can't have
that on stage.  :)
As for other alternative techniques I use...  I read Braille music,
use my Braille Note to keep notes on rehearsals and the students I
teach, and sometimes I have to rely on recordings to learn if I can't
get the music in Braille.  I probably use more alternative techniques
with my students as well as in my own performing, but I'll have to
think of them and write them down as they occur to me.

On 12/21/15, Rob Kaiser via Perform-talk <perform-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Years ago, when I was working with a small opera company in Chicago, I had
> my voice teacher put the roll I was playing on tape for me. I also got
> recordings of the opera so that I had 2 ways to learn the part.
>
> Rob Kaiser
> Email;
> rcubfank at sbcglobal.net
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Perform-talk [mailto:perform-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
> Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Perform-talk
> Sent: Monday, December 21, 2015 6:58 AM
> To: 'Performing Arts Division list' <perform-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Perform-Talk] Alternative Techniques for Performing Arts
>
> This is a fantastic thread. I would like to hear how actors go about
> learning scripts. Due to a mild nerve condition, reading Braille is tedious
> for me. During university, I memorized lines for very short pieces for
> classes using JAWS, but the pieces were short enough for me to memorize in
> a
> weekend and come back to class ready to rehearse. I have not been able to
> devise a more efficient way to learn lines for a longer script, especially
> during the rehearsal process when no one is off book yet. Curious to hear
> from others.
>
> Bridgit
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Perform-talk [mailto:perform-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
> Lizzy via Perform-talk
> Sent: Sunday, December 20, 2015 10:35 PM
> To: perform-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Lizzy <lizzym0827 at gmail.com>
> Subject: [Perform-Talk] Alternative Techniques for Performing Arts
>
> Hi All,
> I'm curious, what alternative techniques do you use in your performing art?
> It can be anything, I'm just curious to know what's out there.  Technology
> wise, in terms of mobility, etc.
> Do guide dog users prefer not to take dogs on stage because of what they
> might do during a performance? Do you prefer to find things such as
> microphones on your own or do you think that it is alright to get sighted
> assistance? What alternative techniques did you use for learning a certain
> instrument? What apps or software do you use for DJing? Do you use your
> cane
> when acting?
> Got any alternative techniques for teaching or taking vocal lessons.  Share
> them here, we're all curious to know what works for you and why.
> Hope to hear from you soon,
> Lizzy
>
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-- 
Julie A. McGinnity
President, National Federation of the Blind Performing Arts Division,
Second Vice President, National Federation of the Blind of Missouri
"For we walk by faith, not by sight"
2 Cor. 7