In Conversation with Sammy Moynihan, Artistic Director - 'Stages of Empathy' Transformative Theatre Project

26/02/2025 16 min

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Episode Synopsis

Áine chats with Sammy Moynihan, Artistic Director of Stages of Empathy at Rebus Theatre about their latest project and working with people with disabilities to create moving and thought provoking works.Stages of Empathy is a transformative, interactive training program designed to help community groups - including sports clubs, arts collectives, hobbyist organisations and special interest groups - become more accessible for autistic people and people with intellectual disabilities, and psychosocial disabilities. The project will also look at the intersection of disability and LGBTQ+ identities.Rebus is seeking community groups and organisations across the ACT, NSW and VIC to take advantage of this amazing free inclusion training opportunity. Stages of Empathy is tailored for all types of community groups. Stages of Empathy uses Forum Theatre, a proven, hands-on approach that brings real-life scenarios from our community consultations to the stage. Rebus theatre facilitators and actors all have lived experience of disability, and have developed the program based on community consultations.Participating organisations explore accessibility challenges through role-playing, gaining insight and practical strategies to make their organisations more inclusive.

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