Scene Change

By National Federation of the Blind Performing Arts Division

A resource for performers, professors, directors, and talent agencies in show business to learn how blind performers can and do achieve success in the arts. We've interviewed musicians, actors, dancer... more

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The podcast currently has 51 episodes available.

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March 15, 2022 Episode 18: Modernizing from mandolin to Midi with John Dowling
Listen in to this month’s episode of seen change where blind multi instrumentalist John Dowling talks shop on learning new instruments, the songwriting process, and jam sessions! Live performance and description of the mandolin included! Enjoy
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50min
February 14, 2022 May We Have This Dance?
Picture this: You're spending a romantic Valentine's Day evening with your valentine, everything is going well, and then your partner asks you to dance. What do you do? Many of us will do it, but if we're honest with ourselves, the very thought of dancing--especially in public--makes us become instantly self-conscious if not outright embarrassed. If you can relate, the Scene Change team hopes to change all that this Valentine's Day! For this special, we're featuring 2 Scene Change regulars: Lizzy Muhammad-Park, podcast host, PAD Vice President, and talented dancer, and Katelyn MacIntyre, PAD President, accomplished dancer, and frequent dance instructor. Let Lizzy and Katelyn help you make the most of your partner dancing experience, so that next time your partner asks if you want to dance, your answer can be an enthusiastic "Yes!"

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1h 15min
January 25, 2022 PAD and POP: Together!
This month's episode marks a first for Scene Change: For the first time, we're collaborating with another podcast! Join Lizzy as she partners with the host of Poppercast, a production of the Pacific Opera Project, as they interview 3 people who are deeply involved in the wonderful world of opera. Spoiler alert: One of the guests (and a leading lady in a Pacific Opera Project production) is Cristina Jones, who also happens to be the Secretary of the NFB Performing Arts Division! So we believe we can claim some bragging rights.

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41min
December 15, 2021 Caroling, Caroling on the Web
Welcome to the last episode of 2021! Covid might have prevented our favorite choirs from serenading us in person during the holiday season, but the gift of technology has made it possible for singers around the world to come together, rehearse and perform—all from their own homes. Join Lizzy as she sits down with Kayleigh Brendle, a member of the Sing for Serenity virtual choir, and Rachel Grider and Tom Page, the director and engineer behind the NFB virtual choir that has added music to our last 2 national conventions. Stay tuned for a musical sample from both choirs, and a new segment we're calling "Questions with Katelyn." Happy holidays from the Scene Change team and all of us in the National Federation of the Blind Performing Arts Division!
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1h 16min
November 15, 2021 Questions (and Answers) with Question
It has been said that hip-hop/rap is the music of minorities. If that's true, blind rappers should fit right in. Question has certainly found his niche in this genre of music. Join Lizzy and Question as they listen to some of Question's music, then engage in a little Q&A session about his story and the message behind his music.
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42min
October 15, 2021 Let Your Voice Be Heard… In Character
Picture this: you’re sitting in a studio. Maybe it’s even in your own home. You’re reading a script, interpreting your character’s voice, and recording yourself talking into a microphone. Congratulations… You are an actor! And yes, there are actually people who do this for a living. So how does that work? On this episode Lizzy talks with Sammi Grant of Access Acting Academy about all things voice acting: how it works, how blind people are succeeding at it, and how you can get involved. Access Acting Will soon be announcing their winter schedule of classes, and plans are being made for a new five week in person acting course, so you won’t want to miss the exciting events available to aspiring actors from our friends there. Be sure to check out accessacting.com and sign up for their newsletter to be the first to know about their upcoming projects!
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44min
September 16, 2021 Be Prepared. Be Very, Very Prepared!
It’s back to school time again! Some of us are excited about it, some of us are dreading it, and many of us fall somewhere in the middle. But, for students everywhere, it’s just a fact of life. So what do blind students interested in the performing arts do about this time? Join us as we talk with an educator and 2 music education students about their experiences and how you can be prepared to thrive in all your academic endeavors. Also, we're excited to announce that we now offer a transcript of each podcast episode! Visit the National Federation of the Blind Performing Arts Division YouTube channel to get the text of each show!
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1h 8min
August 16, 2021 Perspectives on Audio Description from Creators and Consumers: Part 2
In last months episode, we brought you the first part of our panel from the 2021 national convention featuring three leaders in the field of audio description. Now here’s the second part of that discussion, featuring questions from the virtual audience!
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49min
July 15, 2021 Live from #NFB21: Perspectives on Audio Description from Creators and Consumers, Part 1
Our 10th episode brings a first for Scene Change! During our annual division meeting on July 8, we recorded a live episode of the podcast featuring an all-star panel of influential members of the audio description community: Dr. Joel Snyder, Director of the Audio Description Project; Roy Samuelson, a renowned describer and voiceover artist; and our own Everette Bacon, a Board Member of the National Federation of the Blind. Enjoy Part 1 of this informative and insightful conversation with Lizzy and our panelists, and stay tuned for Part 2 in August! Oh, and speaking of Lizzy, we start off the show with a very exciting announcement involving our host!
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41min
June 16, 2021 Behind the Scenes with a Documentarian
Anthony Saldona has dedicated his career to using art and film to shed light on the subjects he is most passionate about. Join Lizzy as she and Anthony have a conversation about his life, work, and the unique style he uses in his documentaries. Plus, be sure to listen until the end to get a glimpse of some of the awesome activities the Performing Arts Division has planned just for you at the 2021 virtual convention of the National Federation of the Blind! You won't want to miss the largest and most dynamic gathering of blind people in the world, so be sure you're registered at nfb.org/convention. It's free!

Connect with the National Federation of the Blind Performing Arts Division!
Website: www.nfb-pad.org
Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/PerformingArtsDivision
Follow us on Twitter: @nfb_pad
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43min

FAQs about Scene Change:

How many episodes does Scene Change have?

The podcast currently has 51 episodes available.