[Perform-Talk] ncis episode on cbs

[Maria]

Hi Amy,

I actually auditioned for the role and this is why I know that many blind actresses auditioned.  The day I auditioned, there were about 15 other blind ladies auditioning.  I was ok with not getting the role as long as they hired someone who was actually blind.  I don't think it's ok for this to happen and, let me tell you, it happens all of the time.  Would it be ok to hire a white person to play the role of a black person as long as they consulted a black person first?  I'm sorry, but to me this is unacceptable.  I sincerely hope that one day the disabled  community will be included in this industry, and not just as consultants.

Thanks,
Maria




-----Original Message-----
From: Perform-talk [mailto:perform-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Amy Sabo via Perform-talk
Sent: Saturday, April 21, 2018 10:26 PM
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Cc: Amy Sabo
Subject: Re: [Perform-Talk] ncis episode on cbs

hello maria,

I didn't know that she was a sighted actress. as a matter of fact I
googled her name from the synsopasis that I pasted in the message that
I posted to the list to see if you were rifght or not and, you were!

I didn't know that they auditioned many blind actresses for this role
and, that you know of them. I think that's something this division
should address in the near future. yes, it was a shame that a blind
actress wasn't portrayed instead of having a sighted portray this
part. but, I believe that it was portrayed in a good manner for the
fact!  but, thanks for clarflying this and, I will talk to you soon!



hugs,
amy

On 4/21/18, Maria  via Perform-talk <perform-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> I think it was a true shame that they did not hire a blind actress for this
> role.  I know many blind actresses auditioned and it was unfortunate that
> they decided to go with a sighted actress.
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Perform-talk [mailto:perform-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Amy
> Sabo via Perform-talk
> Sent: Saturday, April 21, 2018 7:35 PM
> To: Performing Arts Division list
> Cc: Amy Sabo
> Subject: [Perform-Talk] ncis episode on cbs
>
> hello all,
>
> sory, for the late notice but, I should've posted this to the list
> this past week but, due to personal issues in my life I do apologize
> for this late notice. as you all know this past Tuesday night on cbs
> ncis aired theepisode about a blind actress who happened to be blind
> aired. I didn't know if any of you caught this live or not which
> unfortunately, I didn't but, want to rewatch it or catch it online if
> any of you including myself missed it!   so, here is the link for the
> show which aired on april 17,2018
>
>
> https://www.cbs.com/shows/ncis/video/mxTPUJVOdiZQhNejJzjU2JfYalUFKYlL/ncis-sight-unseen
>
>
> in case you all didn't know what the episode was about or not before
> you watch it so, you know what it was all about here it is...
>
> •	NCIS - Sight Unseen
> Air Date: 04/17/18
> NCIS searches for a petty officer suspected of assault who escapes
> when the sheriff transporting him crashes into a lake. Also, Torres
> works closely with Annie Barth (Marilee Talkington), a key blind
> witness who heard vital evidence needed to solve the case. (TV-PG L,
> V)
> •	
>
>
>
> so, let's start some discussion on thistopic on this episode. and, I
> want to hear you guys input, opinions, or suggestions, or thoughts on
> what you all thought it if you watched it or not here on this list?
> so, I will begin with my 2 cents worth. I thought the episode was a
> very good way in blindness was portrayed in a humerous way even though
> this show is a drama but, it showed blindness in a positive manner
> but, i'm glad that the nfb got involved with this and, that thisd
> division was also involved in getting people to be a part of this
> craft as portraying actors in a positive manner of blindness.  I also
> thought I liked how she educated torris about blindness even he had
> some misconceptions and, that the other agents including gibbs didn't
> midjudge her or her abilities even though she was bblind.
>
>
> so, that's my 2 cents worth on this topic. so, let's keep the discussion
> going!
>
>
>
>
> hugs,
> amy
>
>
>
> /
>
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