[Perform-Talk] Fwd: Fellow NFB Federationist: FW: SHOWAbility's January Masterclass led by Founder Myrna Clayton

[Anne Davis]

Thank you for sharing!
Sadly, I received this too late, but I would hope to be available for whatever may be offered next month.


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Subject: [Perform-Talk] Fwd: Fellow NFB Federationist: FW: SHOWAbility's January Masterclass led by Founder Myrna Clayton

Please see below for this masterclass on Performing Arts and disability shared with us, presented by Myrna Clayton who spoke at our meeting last convention. I apologize for sending this out so late. It starts today at 2 PM Eastern! Looks interesting for anyone curious.

~Katelyn MacIntyre, M.M.
www.katelynmac.com
www.facebook.com/KatelynMacMusic
@KatelynMacMusic
President, National Federation of the Blind Performing Arts Division

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> From: joann369 at bellsouth.net
> Date: January 18, 2022 at 7:26:24 AM MST
> To: "Email: Send us an email at" <nfbpad at gmail.com>
> Subject: Fellow NFB Federationist: FW: SHOWAbility's January 
> Masterclass led by Founder Myrna Clayton
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> Hello NFB Performing Arts Division ,
>  
> I  have been an NFB Federationist for over 20 years and although I  am not in the performing arts community, I  have attended the below event via ZOOM when one of the Blind Boys of Alabama was the speaker and I  believe that there were only 2  people that were blind in attendance.
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> I  was hoping that our NFB Performing Arts Division would attend and participate in the discussion because so many times the blind are left out of the performing arts community.
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> If you feel  that this resource would be helpful to get our conversations in the mix, please attend and distribute this announcement to your membership.
>  
> This is the upcoming announcement I  received:
>  
> From: SHOWAbility Inc <showability1 at gmail.com>
> Sent: Tuesday, January 18, 2022 8:00 AM
> To: undisclosed-recipients:
> Subject: SHOWAbility's January Masterclass led by Founder Myrna 
> Clayton
>  
> Hello,
> Happy New Year!!!  SHOWAbility is once again offering monthly 
> Inclusive Masterclasses and we want you to participate. Because you 
> have attended in the past, you already know that each class uniquely provides educational and entertaining courses led by led by leaders, advocates, and professionals within the disability arts community This course is AUDACIOUSLY CREATING OPPORTUNITY FOR ARTS & DISABILITIES IN 2022 It will be an open and candid conversation about the fears that people have and the tenacity it takes to fight to enjoy and participate in entertainment activities at theatres, cinemas, and music venues led by me, Myrna Clayton, SHOWAbilty's Founder and Executive Director.  I will be asking attendees questions like:
> Where are the best facilities for artists and audiences? What type of entertainment do you buy tickets for? Do you go alone or with friends? What does it take to be bold enough to get on stage and perform? Who are your worst barriers/naysayers? What can be done to change things now that people are speaking out?
> Here are the links:
> Eventbrite: 
> https://www.eventbrite.com/e/inclusive-arts-audaciously-creating-oppor
> tunity-for-arts-disabilities-tickets-241357505797
> Facebook: https://fb.me/e/ZknetVBT
>  
> Here is my bio...
> Myrna Clayton is known internationally as America’s Songbird, showcasing her versatility across a broad mix of American music: Jazz, Pop, Soul, Gospel, R&B, Blues, or Country. She and her band, "The Myrna Clayton Experience" were awarded the opportunity to sing American Music Abroad at US Embassies around the world through the U.S. State Department. Some countries include: Germany, France, Great Britain, Nigeria, Russia, and Belarus as well as across the U.S., from New York City to New Orleans.
> Near and dear to Myrna’s heart is her 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, ABEL 2, Inc. (pronounced "able to") now known as SHOWAbility, Inc. ( www.SHOWAbility.org) that presents shows for artists and audiences with disabilities so that they too may experience the gift of music and the opportunity to share it. As an advocate and fighter for equity opportunities for under-served communities. Myrna started SHOWAbility because as she coined the term, "everyone deserves a stage."
>  
> I hope you can attend and help us spread the word by inviting your friends to attend as well.  I really want us to have a great discussion. Your input will help SHOWAbilty create even more relevant and dynamic programming.  
> 
> All the best,
> Myrna Clayton
> Founder/Executive Director
> SHOWAbility (formerly ABEL 2)
> www.SHOWAbility.org
> SHOWAbility1 at gmail.com
>  
>                        EVERYBODY DESERVES A STAGE
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> Flyers: Attached
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> Thank You,
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> Jo Ann Johnson, President
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> Gwinnett Family Chapter
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> National Federation of the Blind of Georgia
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> Phone:  (678) 451-3975                                          
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> E-mail:  joann369 at bellsouth.net
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> Chapter Website:  www.nfbga.org/gwinnett-family-chapter/
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> The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the 
> characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the 
> expectations of blind people, because low expectations create 
> obstacles between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life 
> you want; blindness is not what holds you back
>  
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