[Perform-Talk] ncis episode on cbs

Sun Apr 22 18:46:09 UTC 2018

I bring this up for the sake of discussion, but the entire purpose of an actor is to tell stories, portraying characters different from them. So, should a sighted actor never be able to play a blind character? This is what we do as actors. Play people who are not us, have different lives than us. I think it can be dangerous ground if we say actors can only play characters similar to them.

Having said that, I do think disabled actors need to be given fair and equal treatment in thee industry. We are rarely considered or even thought of for any roles, regardless if the character is disabled or not. Until this happens, I think we should be upset that a blind actor is not automatically cast for a blind character, but if we reach a point where roles are more equally distributed, I would have no problem with a abel-bodied actor playing a disabled character.

Bridgit

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From: Perform-talk <perform-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Maria via Perform-talk
Sent: Sunday, April 22, 2018 12:46 AM
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Cc: Maria <pinkrose101 at att.net>
Subject: Re: [Perform-Talk] ncis episode on cbs

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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