Artist Jamal Ajala, from the first year of Graeae’s Ensemble programme, speaks about why it’s so important and needs to continue.
Watch him sign about his real desire for this programme to continue – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKOiCJBhUPc&feature=youtu.be
You can help to secure a future for the next generation of young Deaf/disabled artists by making a donation to Graeae’s Ensemble programme.
Created in response to the many barriers that Deaf and disabled students face within mainstream training and a lack of diversity within the current theatre climate, Graeae’s Ensemble programme delivers world-class training from industry professionals and leading drama schools in a variety of disciplines. It provides an unparalleled stepping-stone to prepare young theatre makers for further drama school training or employment. Through shared learning with drama schools and professional theatre makers it sparks a revolution across the industry, creating new careers for disabled performers.
‘The strongest quality of the Ensemble programme is that it provides a unique learning experience in equal measure for the young people involved, as well as for the individuals and organisations who contribute to the planning and delivery – the programme definitely lives up to its name.’
Rhiannon Fisher, Access & Widening Participation Officer, London Academy of Music & Dramatic Art
Read more, and who else is supporting this work, and the different ways of supporting this course on the website below.
Please support a second year of the programme at www.crowdfunder.co.uk/graeae-ensemble