Antiableism and Aftercare: A Threshold Practice Workshop

Presented September 30th, 2025 for Portland Playhouse's Fall Festival of Shakespeare

6:30 PM - Soft Opening

6:35 PM – Begin

6:35 to 6:40 - Introduction

6:40-6:55 - Intros and Access Check Ins

6:55-7:30 - "What is Aftercare?" Practice Space

• Question 1 Live Response - "What are examples of aftercare you already practice?"
• Question 2 Live Response - "The thing I love about teaching theater is..."
• Question 3 Live Response - "The thing that breaks my heart about the theater industry is..."

7:30-7:50 - Definition of Ableism

“Ableism is a system of assigning value to people's bodies and minds based on societally constructed ideas of normalcy, productivity, desirability, intelligence, excellence, and fitness...You do not have to be disabled to experience ableism.”

Talila Lewis, 2022

7:50-7:55 - Option for Break

7:55-8:20 - Richard III Scene

8:20 - 8:30 - Begin Close (final reflections)

8:30 - End