Other Workshop
The Jellybean Conspiracy: Breaking Barriers for Actors with DD
Facilitated by Jennifer VanBruggen, Ed. Director - Topeka Civic Theatre (Topeka, KS)
Learn about a perfect opportunity for people with Developmental Disabilities to share their unique gifts with their community and watch remarkable relationships form between disabled and non-disabled actors. This workshop will touch on our efforts to bring our special theater to a wide audience, including legislators and state-wide organizations that support people with DD.
Jennifer VanBruggen has been the Education Director for Topeka Civic Theatre & Academy for over six years. She received a BA in Theatre from Sterling College in Sterling, KS and an MA in Theatre & Film from the University of Kansas. Jennifer has worked with several disabled populations including deaf, and emotionally and developmentally disabled. She continues to work to include persons with special needs in TCTA’s programming. Jennifer directed The Jellybean Conspiracy for the theatre’s 07-08 season and worked with special needs populations from across the state to mount this very important production.
