Safe Place at the ASSITEJ Artistic Gathering 2019 in Norway on Wednesday 4 September 2019
Channel: HowlRound Theatre Commons
Date: 2019-09-04

Safe Place - Theatre festival for children on the autistic spectrum
8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. EDT (New York, UTC-4) / 12:30 - 13:30 UTC+0 / 14:30 - 15:30 CEST (Norway, UTC+2)

We believe that every child deserves access to cultural outlets which expand their thoughts and minds, as well as include them in the larger society. The goal of our initiative is to produce quality performances for children on the autistic spectrum, to enrich their lives with an inspiring and positive experience at the theatre which can draw them in spite of their circumstances. Our plan is to create multisensory productions adapted to the sensory, social and communicative needs of children on the autistic spectrum.
1. Why does the world need relaxed performances?
2. How did we produce a sold-out festival in 3 months?
3. There's no dream big enough.
Thoughts and future goals local and worldwide.
Sharon Gavrielov is an independent creator, actress, and producer, specializing in TYA. Former secretary of the Israeli branch of Assitej. Former artistic director in the “Hanut” theatre (Tel-Aviv). In charge of overall creative direction of the children's section, balancing artistic innovation and profitability. Current member of "Small Size" organization, co- founder & artistic director of "safe place"-theatre festival and initiative for children on the autistic spectrum.

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