Short Snappers

May 1, 2007
Rose, Helen, Kaz, bow to each other with great flourish, on platform in theatre pit.

Rose, Helen, Kaz, bow to each other with great flourish, on platform in theatre pit. Part of G.I.G. 2007.

A collection of excerpts that illuminate key moments in the development Picasso Pro’s approach to accessible integrated practice.

Short Snappers - a compilation of key moments [2016] approx. 8 minutes
a small image of a camera Watch: with Open Captions
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1. G.I.G. 2007: Rose Jacobson speaks about the Getting in Group [G.I.G.] at Picasso PRO's 1st Annual Launch, Tallulah's Cabaret, BIBT. It should be noted that the Theatre Centre and its leadership were at that time and remain one Toronto's most welcoming venues and companies. The Theatre Centre's new home is fully accessible and is a supportive hub of inclusive art practice!

2. The Dispute excerpt 2007: Picasso PRO's full production of Marivaux's 18th century farce The Dispute, directed by Mark Christmann, was a watershed event for inter-abilities theatre. Performed in sign and spoken English with ASL interpretation, featuring a cast with and without disabilities, it signalled a coming of age for our accessible integrated practice. This is a scenic moment which illustrates our approach!

3. Building Ensemble 2010: Reprised from our longer video, this segment illuminates several key moments from Josette Bushell-Mingo's unique approach to Deaf-led theatre.

Image Gallery
  • Melissa with notebook and cell phone in wheelchair
    Melissa with notebook and cell phone in wheelchair.
  • Kazumi [Kaz] Rose, David move in line, overturned chair in foreground
    Kazumi [Kaz] Rose, David move in line, overturned chair in foreground.
  • Kaz in theatre pit looks up at Melissa leaning over mezzanine in wheelchair, ropes dangle from above
    Kaz in theatre pit looks up at Melissa leaning over mezzanine in wheelchair, ropes dangle from above
  • Kaz and Helen bound together with rope held by unseen person
    Kaz and Helen bound together with rope held by unseen person.
  • Time lapse blurred image of Kaz in motion, flailing
    Time lapse blurred image of Kaz in motion, flailing.
  • Helen outdoors, arms stretched between two cars halting traffic
    Helen outdoors, arms stretched between two cars halting traffic.
  • David, Rose, Kaz listen intently to Helen who is seated
    David, Rose, Kaz listen intently to Helen who is seated.
  • Freeze image Kazumi bound and resistant, mouth open in scream
    Freeze image Kazumi bound and resistant, mouth open in scream.
  • Kaz and Helen stand bound in an embrace by dangling ropes
    Kaz and Helen stand bound in an embrace by dangling ropes.
  • Outdoors, Kaz opens door of Theatre Centre with key; Rose watches
    Outdoors, Kaz opens door of Theatre Centre with key; Rose watches.
  • Blurred image Rose propels Kaz forward leading him by arm
    Blurred image Rose propels Kaz forward leading him by arm.
  • Blurred image Helen runs forward arms outstretched, in theatre pit
    Blurred image Helen runs forward arms outstretched, in theatre pit.
  • Rose, Helen, Kaz, bow to each other with great flourish, on platform in theatre pit
    Rose, Helen, Kaz, bow to each other with great flourish, on platform in theatre pit.
  • Kaz inside darkened entrance watches hands push door open from outside
    Kaz inside darkened entrance watches hands push door open from outside.
  • Blurred time lapse image of audience and performers moving forward in a line
    Blurred time lapse image of audience and performers moving forward in a line.