[Perform-talk] Purpose

[Masha Sten-Clanton]

Kaiti, I couldn't have said it any better!

Masha


On 6/9/2015 3:51 PM, Kaiti Shelton via Perform-talk wrote:
> The performing arts is one of the many other pursuits we know of where
> blind people have to gain recognition as "Normal people."  The
> expectation that a blind person can be a successful singer, actress,
> or performer in another capacity is hampered by the societal
> perceptions of blindness itself.  We don't want to be stuck only being
> expected to play blind character roles, or always being touted as
> wonderful whenever we sing.  If a performance is good we want to be
> recognized for the practice or musicianship that went into it rather
> than the fact that we pulled it off without sight.  A lot of this
> bleeds over to the media of course, because the vast majority of
> articles I've seen about blind performers pull at inspirational
> heartstrings of readers rather than educate them about blindness and
> how performers are like anyone else on the stage.  Of course I'm using
> terms like stage and such because my personal experiences lie there,
> but this is true for artists who showcase their talents in other
> arenas as well.
>
> I remember a few years ago Julie put it really nicely in her board
> speech.  Blind performers are so under and misrepresented in this
> industry and this needs to change.  Jordy might have the official
> purpose on hand, but that is the interpretation I have of it.
>
> On 6/9/15, Dennis via Perform-talk <perform-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> Being a DJ falls under the deffanition of a performing art.  Blind DJs are
>> not that common, so it is always good for blind DJs to join.
>>
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>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Darian Smith via Perform-talk
>> Sent: Tuesday, June 09, 2015 1:20 PM
>> To: Performing Arts Division list
>> Cc: Darian Smith
>> Subject: [Perform-talk] Purpose
>>
>> Hi all,
>>    I’ve always been a casual observer of the  performing Arts Division,
>> having had friends and acquaintances  who have been members of the division.
>> for a while I was unsure of     whether or not the division was a division
>> that I could become involved with as the only sort of musical talent I
>> believe I have is my DJ skills.
>> Granted my mixing is a  hobby   and is a talent  I am proud of, but I am not
>> quite so sure  amongst the actors, and singers and  instrument players
>> that I fit here.
>> Also, Every division has a purpose within the organized blindness movement
>> of the NFB, so I  wonder how  you all might articulate the purpose of the
>> division in the NFB? how this division raises expectations of blind people?
>> of society?
>>    Thanks so much!
>>     Darian
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