Rollercoaster Theatre
Rollercoaster Theatre is an independent theatre company that is challenging broadly held misconceptions of disability.
Rollercoaster Theatre’s ensemble of trained actors was formed in 2006 to counter the lack of employment opportunities for people with mixed abilities within the Arts. Led by a team of professional theatre and filmmakers, Rollercoaster Theatre’s program recognises the social responsibility of art and advocates for the skills of all people, promoting social change and celebrating diverse perspectives. Their work provides a platform for the ensemble to create theatre and film that defies expectations, challenges stereotypes, and raises the profile of performers with mixed abilities.
2022 Pitch
Funds Raised: $45,650
At TFN Virtual Live, Artistic Director Sarah Sutherland pitched for funding to launch a masterclass in screen acting for actors with intellectual disabilities. The program will use ground-breaking teaching techniques to provide a pathway for career and creative opportunities in screen acting.
The Impact…
Rollercoaster Theatre are in the middle of producing their masterclass series for a wide group of Neurodiverse and Mixed Ability artists. After some setbacks due to the health of the team, in October 2022 they began the project with an initial ten workshops over ten weeks with the core ensemble group of 12. They hope by the end of July to have produced their cutting-edge 6 part TV series showcasing at least 50 neurodiverse and mixed ability actors.
We will update you on the impact once the project is complete.
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