Film & Discourse
Voices Untethered
Date: May 13
Location: The Benson Theatre
Common Senses welcomes writers of all disciplines to the Benson Theatre for a curated poetry showcase featuring activist, educator, and poet Lateef McLeod and participants from the Common Senses writing workshop series led by Nebraska Writers Collective Teaching Artists Ben Wenzl and Bridigt Pollpeter.
Making of Sensorium Ex
Date: May 15
Location: Film Streams
On May 15th, the festival will screen Paul Lieber’s The Making of Sensorium Ex at Film Streams. A panel discussion with Paola Prestini, Brenda Shaughnessy, and the opera’s creative team will follow.
Inclusivity Reimagined: Strength-Based Strategies & Disability Acceptance
Date: May 20
Location: UNO's Community Engagement Center
A day of discourse dedicated to the importance of strength-based interventions and leaning into individuals’ preferred interets.
Building Accessibility in the Arts
Date: May 21
Location: UNO's Community Engagement Center
What does it take to truly build an accessible show from the start? Hear from industry leaders on how they strive to perfect the art of inclusion and accessibility within their productions.