Saturday, August 24:
Showcase Doors Open at 6 PM | Show At 7 PM
VENUE:
Knox Memorial Theater
(112 E. High St., Mount Vernon, OH 43050)
TICKETS:
$15
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The Mount Vernon Arts Consortium is thrilled to bring you Beyond Labels: An ARTful Celebration of Abilities, an event dedicated to honoring the talents and achievements of individuals with developmental disabilities and the invaluable contributions of Direct Support Professionals. Their time, dedication, and unwavering support do not go unnoticed and are integral to the success and well-being of individuals with developmental disabilities.
Featuring
The Improvaneers: The Improvaneers are the world’s first all Down Syndrome improvisation troupe. Through the Improvaneer Method Way, a ground-breaking and game-changing program, participants build problem-solving, quick-thinking, teamwork, listening, as well as self-confidence and communication skills. Honing these skills improve social, workplace and lifetime opportunities for those with developmental disabilities. “When you get the chance to see an Improvaneer performance, beyond the hilariously amazing things happening on stage, watch the reaction of the audience--parents and caregivers of those with developmental disabilities, those with developmental disabilities, and those who don’t fall into those first two categories—as they grapple with a perception being changed drastically before their eyes.
Blue Spectrum: Diagnosed with autism at the age of four, this determined young man taught himself to play the acoustic, electric and bass guitars at the age of 14. But it was his introduction to the blues sound that provided the musical construct from which he developed his own style.
Hosted by Nick Doyle of the Improvaneers
Prior to the show, sponsors will present the Beyond Labels Services Showcase. The Showcase will be held on two floors within the Knox Memorial, Veterans Hall and the Memorial Ballroom, and will feature providers and social services organizations from Knox and surrounding counties, as well as an artwork exhibition, concessions, and music from RockAbility, a group that welcomes musicians with disabilities into existing, performance-based musical projects of varying genres.
The Knox County Board of Developmental Disabilities and the Mount Vernon Arts Consortium are thrilled to bring you Beyond Labels: An ARTful Celebration of Abilities, an event dedicated to honoring the talents and achievements of individuals with developmental disabilities and the invaluable contributions of Direct Support Professionals. Their time, dedication, and unwavering support do not go unnoticed and are integral to the success and well-being of individuals with developmental disabilities.
Date: Saturday, August 24, 2024
Location: Knox Memorial Theater, 112 East High Street
Doors and Art Showcase: 6 pm
Show: 7 pm to 9 pm
*Hosted by Nick Doyle of the Improvaneers
Featuring The Improvaneers: The Improvaneers are the world’s first all-Down Syndrome improvisation troupe. Through the Improvaneer Method Way, a ground-breaking and game-changing program, participants build problem-solving, quick-thinking, teamwork, listening, as well as self-confidence and communication skills. Honing these skills improves social, workplace, and lifetime opportunities for those with developmental disabilities. “When you get the chance to see an Improvaneer performance, beyond the hilariously amazing things happening on stage, watch the reaction of the audience--parents and caregivers of those with developmental disabilities, those with developmental disabilities, and those who don’t fall into those first two categories—as they grapple with a perception being changed drastically before their eyes.
Blue Spectrum: Diagnosed with autism at the age of 4, this determined young man taught himself to play the acoustic, electric, and bass guitars at the age of 14. But it was his introduction to the blues sound that provided the musical construct from which he developed his own style.
RockAbility: An adaptive, integrated rock band of musicians with developmental disabilities. RockAbility welcomes musicians with disabilities into existing, performance-based musical projects of varying genres.
Visit the Beyond Labels Arts Showcase before the show. The Showcase will be held in Veteran’s Hall from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., featuring an artwork exhibition provided by local individuals with developmental disabilities, concessions, and music.
Ticket Purchase for the Public:
Tickets for the public are available for $15. You can purchase these tickets through our website, mvac.org, call (740) 462-4278, option 1, or visit our box office at 214 S. Main Street, M-Th, from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Free Tickets for Direct Care Providers, Individuals, and Agency Providers
Free tickets will be provided to Direct Care Providers, Individuals, and Agency Providers. To reserve your free tickets for Beyond Labels, please email tickets@mvac.org or call 740-462-4278, option 1, with the following information:
1. Home or company name
2. Number of tickets required
3. Number of wheelchair spots required (Note: Wheelchair spaces are extremely limited and reserved on a first-come, first-serve basis)
4. Number of companion spots required next to the wheelchair spot
5. Name of the person who will pick up the tickets at will-call
If you have further questions or need additional assistance, please contact the Mount Vernon Arts Consortium at tickets@mvac.org or 740-462-4278, option 1.