[Perform-Talk] ncis episode on cbs

Sun Apr 22 20:58:03 UTC 2018

hello darron,

thanks for your kind words on this topic. that's why I decided to post
this to the list for others beside myself to post this thread to the
list! it was kinda of getting kinda of quiet here and, I thought some
lovely discussion on this topic would serve on this list!

as to me and my feelings on how blindness was portrayed in this
episode I thought that it was portrayed in a very positive manner and,
and it was kinda of humerous for ncis which is a drama show on cbs
and, not a comedy!  as for the convention as for having her speak for
the division meeting I think this would be a excellent idea for a
panel on blind actors or just having her speak alone. I also think
that president ricabanno should have her speak during general
sessions. that would make for a good presentation on the agenda for
general sessions. national has had some knowledgeable speakers at
convention like many I have told here like Dianne Quinn, chris
Matthews of hard ball, and many others too!  I think that's something
that the board should bring that the president ricabanno's attention
and, also have the above as presenters for the division meeting.

 that's just my thoughts and ideas. thanks again and, I will talk to you soon!

hugs,
amy

On 4/22/18, Darian Smith via Perform-talk <perform-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Hi all,
>  I think that it is great that we are having this conversation. I know that
> The National Federation of the Blind was consulted when it came to this
> episode, and my understanding was that a blind actress was selected to fill
> the role.
>  Of course, these are positive things and is a victory in that blind people
> are being truly considered in matters that pertain  to us.
>  how did people enjoy the episode? how did you feel blindness was portrayed
> in the episode?
>  Brandon, you say that  Marilee communicated to you in your talking with her
> that she grew up a member of the NFB
>  Is she still?
>  It would be interesting to find out how  her involvement in the federation
> shaped  her beliefs in blindness  and how those impacted her career.
>  I don’t know what the performing Arts Division has planned for national
> convention, but I wonder if she might be a good idea for a presenter?
>  If nothing else, president Riccobono is looking for ideas  for the
> convention, and I wonder if she might be a great fit there?
>
>
>
>> On Apr 22, 2018, at 4:31 AM, Brandon Keith Biggs via Perform-talk
>> <perform-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>
>> Hello,
>> Marilee is indeed legally blind, she has 20/400 vision and only peripheral
>> vision from rod-cone dystrophy, so she is unequivocally "blind"!
>> She also grew up as part of the NFB from what she has told me.
>> If you can find some recordings of her play Truce, she tells her life
>> story
>> there:
>> http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00tjdnv
>> https://www.sfgate.com/performance/article/Theater-review-Impending-blindness-in-Truce-3269890.php
>> She is from the Bay Area.
>> Thanks,
>>
>>
>> Brandon Keith Biggs <http://brandonkeithbiggs.com/>
>>
>> On Sun, Apr 22, 2018 at 12:09 AM, Katelyn MacIntyre via Perform-talk <
>> perform-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>
>>> Hi all,
>>> I also submitted for the role of Annie B in the NCIS show, and had some
>>> delightful exchanges with the casting directors while they were
>>> considering. They did genuinely seem to desire to do the right thing and
>>> hire a blind actress. I haven’t had time to watch the episode yet, though
>>> I
>>> plan to do so, and of course I have never met Marilee Talkington, the
>>> actress who was cast for the NCIS in person, but there are several
>>> articles
>>> about her online saying that she is “legally blind.” She also calls
>>> herself
>>> a disability activist on her own website. Here is one such article about
>>> an
>>> unrelated show describing her as blind: http://lighthouse-sf.org/2010/
>>> 03/09/marilee-talkingtons-truce-premieres-march-17-2/ So, it does appear
>>> to me that NCIS did try to hire a blind actress. I absolutely do agree,
>>> however, that there are far too many disabled characters played by
>>> non-disabled people in the entertainment industry, which needs to
>>> continue
>>> to be an important topic of discussion and advocacy. I hope this is
>>> helpful. It makes me so happy to know that several NFB people auditioned
>>> for the part, even if we didn’t get it! :-)
>>>
>>> Warmest regards,
>>>
>>>
>>> ~Katelyn MacIntyre
>>> www.katelynmac.com
>>> www.facebook.com/KatelynMacMusic
>>> @KatelynMacMusic
>>> Vice President, National Federation of the Blind Performing Arts Division
>>>
>>>> On Apr 21, 2018, at 11:04 PM, Amy Sabo via Perform-talk <
>>> perform-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> oh my gosh! I almost forgot about the actress who did the voice for
>>>> rudragts!  her name was Dianne quan and, as a matter of fact she was a
>>>> speaker at general sessions at the nfb national convention in
>>>> Louisville, ky in 2002. I knew of her through a article that was
>>>> written about her in usa today in the life section and, she was also
>>>> featured the summer or which issue of the nickeloden magazine. I will
>>>> try to find those articles if anyone is interested in me posting them
>>>> here on the list
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> btw, sory for the misspellings it's late here so, I do apologize for
>>>> that  lol.....
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> hugs,
>>>> amy!
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>> On 4/21/18, Joseph Bundy via Perform-talk <perform-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> wrote:
>>>>> There has been some famous blind actors. The girl who played Kimmy on
>>>>> the show Rug Rats was blind. They converted all of her scripts into
>>>>> braille.
>>>>>
>>>>>> On 4/22/18, Maria  via Perform-talk <perform-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>>>> 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
>>>>>> To: Performing Arts Division list
>>>>>> 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/mxTPUJVOdiZQhNejJzjU2JfYalUFKY
>>> lL/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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>>>>> --
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>>>>>
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