The Center for Applied Drama and Autism (CADA) has had to adapt a lot in recent months, as have we all. The organization moved from the Blue Box to the Zoom box, learning and mastering new technologies along the way. And now, almost a year into this experiment, CADA will continue this online presence even when it is safe to meet in person again. This allows CADA to reach actors … [Read more...]
Akron’s Center for Applied Drama and Autism to host playwright Joshua Dushack
Known for providing classes, workshops and other developmental opportunities for young people on the autism spectrum, Akron-based Center for Applied Drama & Autism (CADA) will host playwright and autism activist Joshua Dushack for a reading of his play “Behind the Mask” at its downtown Akron location later this month. Laura Valendza, co-founder and Artistic Director of … [Read more...]
Drama duo offers therapy, creative space for autistic students
Inside the Balch Street Community Center one cold, snowy Saturday morning, a group of children play a game called Flock of Seagulls. Each one takes a turn breaking away to soar on their own and strike a pose, at which time everyone else mimics, sort of like playing Statue. Limbs splay across the worn wooden floor, bodies leap, crouch, stand on one leg, twist - the poses are … [Read more...]
