Disability studies class presentations on "A Stroke Of Endurance" and more

On March 27 2023 I met with another class of psychology students to answer a multitude of questions about “A Stroke Of Endurance”. I explained that Ava’s fears that she may have caused the professor’s stroke and how ableism directed at Ava factored into Ava’s reactions. One student was surprised the Professor Ben character was allowed to return to work so quickly which led to a discussion about dignity of risk. One student asked if “A Stroke Of Endurance” was my first film. One person in the audience disclosed her CP and described her type of CP as an “invisible disability” and that she had epilepsy. We discussed how Cerebral Palsy effects eye movement and reflexes. One person asked about relaxation techniques for CP. One person asked about medication and CP which led into a discussion of medication being life giving. On March 28th Dylan Rothbein who audio edited and audio described for all 4 currently released Crip Video Productions films in 2016, and I spoke about Crip Video Productions and Dylan’s films and music to a disability studies class. I have permission from these classes to write this post! Dylan Roth Liberty Coalition released videos featuring me Margot Cole talking about Cerebral Palsy and Crip Video Productions film “Drama Sighted” https://youtu.be/DPivocd0vj8 and doing a tribute to the late great disability rights activist Judy Heumann. https://youtu.be/QnFF-nfJjqI I was also quoted by CUNY in an article about Judy Heumann. Please note that Dylan Rothbein Liberty Coalition is separate from Crip Video Productions. As a reminder from my previous post, in other news https://youtu.be/ufHKiw22MKw The Umbrella Children's Theater performance of "The Butler Didn't Do It" has been made available for free!
Umbrella Children’s Theatre where I (Margot Cole) am vice president is thrilled to present The Butler Didn’t Do It! A Comic ‘Who Done It' Mystery presented at Teatro Paraguas the weekend of Friday, April 21, 2023. Adapted by Katie Thomas and directed by JoJo Sena-Tarnoff, with original music by Melange (Jeff and JoJo Tarnoff). Our student actors range in age from 7 to 12 years old.

The Butler Didn’t Do It! A Comic ‘Who Done It’ Mystery is a classic play within a play featuring original song, music and dance. A group of 1940s Hollywood bigwigs arrive at a remote island mansion for the weekend flush with their own secret agendas. When a big storm knocks out the bridge, the servants are oh so shifty, and the host of the party is nowhere to be found, suspense and thrills ensue as Cameron Spielrock, Diva SoVane, Dr. Wellbeing, Polly Pureheart, Stella Street, Stanley Livingstone, Bootsy, Curly, Truly Dimple, and the Artichoke Zombies begin to realize that things are not just always as they seem… Share widely! Teatro Paraguas and Umbrella Children's Theater is separate from Crip Video Productions!

The Butler Didn't Do It on youtube

https://youtu.be/ufHKiw22MKw The Umbrella Children's Theater performance of "The Butler Didn't Do It" has been made available for free! Umbrella Children’s Theatre where, Crip Video Productions director Margot,is the vice president is thrilled to present The Butler Didn’t Do It! A Comic ‘Who Done It' Mystery presented at Teatro Paraguas the weekend of Friday, April 21, 2023. Adapted by Katie Thomas and directed by JoJo Sena-Tarnoff, with original music by Melange (Jeff and JoJo Tarnoff). Our student actors range in age from 7 to 12 years old. The Butler Didn’t Do It! A Comic ‘Who Done It’ Mystery is a classic play within a play featuring original song, music and dance. A group of 1940s Hollywood bigwigs arrive at a remote island mansion for the weekend flush with their own secret agendas. When a big storm knocks out the bridge, the servants are oh so shifty, and the host of the party is nowhere to be found, suspense and thrills ensue as Cameron Spielrock, Diva SoVane, Dr. Wellbeing, Polly Pureheart, Stella Street, Stanley Livingstone, Bootsy, Curly, Truly Dimple, and the Artichoke Zombies begin to realize that things are not just always as they seem… Share widely!