Festival FAQ
The 2024 DisabiliTease Festival will take place July 19-21, 2024, in a hybrid format.
The Friday, July 19 show will be in-person and live-streamed in Minneapolis, MN, at 8 pm.
The Saturday, July 20 show will be virtual at 8 pm.
On Sunday, July 21, a mix of in-person live-streamed and virtual workshops will take place from 11:30 am to 5:00 pm.
All virtual events will be held on Zoom.
Shows and workshops will also be available to rent/purchase a few weeks after the event.
Note: All timing is according to the Central Time Zone. Modify this into your time zone.
This year’s festival is hybrid! There will be an in-person live-streamed show on July 19, held in Minneapolis, MN, at the Capri Theater. Saturday, July 20th show is completely virtual. It will feature pre-recorded performances and a live emcee hosting from their respective locations. Virtual and in-person live-streamed workshops will be held on Sunday, July 21. All virtual portions are shown using Zoom.
Our hybrid information page goes into further detail.
All events will be available to rent or purchase a few weeks after the event.
The Friday, July 19 show will be in person at the Capri Theater and live-streamed in Minneapolis, MN, at 8 p.m. More about our venue.
The Saturday, July 20 show will be virtual at 8 pm.
On Sunday, July 21, a mix of in-person, live-streamed, and virtual workshops will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The in-person workshops will be held in Minneapolis. Location TBD.
All virtual events will be held on Zoom.
Note: All timing is according to the Central Time Zone. Modify this into your time zone.
The in-person live-streamed show will be held at the Capri Theater in Minneapolis, MN. It is wheelchair accessible for the performers as well as the audience. There is parking on-site, and no fancy lighting or fog effects will be used. Trigger warnings (if needed) and the length of each act will be given so that audience members have an opportunity to leave the space for a moment and know when to come back. A page with more information will be created soon.
Virtual events are held through Zoom, with live captioners and act concept and costume descriptions in the chat.
Workshops are scheduled to be held at A-Mill Artist Lofts in Minneapolis, MN, but attendees will be kept updated if the venue changes. There is street parking, and the space is wheelchair accessible. A page with more information will be created soon.
All event recordings will be captioned and available to rent or purchase a few weeks after the event.
Please let us know if there are any accommodations we may be able to provide to help you more fully participate in our festival. While we cannot guarantee to fulfill every request, we will do our best.
Attend a show or a workshop.
Help behind the scenes. Fill out our Volunteer Application Form or email us if you have specific ways you’d like to help.
Host an in-person watch party. More details coming soon!
You can become a sponsor or advertiser or donate an item to our silent auction. Visit our Support Us page for more details!
Share our social media posts! Visit us on Facebook and Instagram.
Tickets for all shows and workshops are available on our Ticketing page!
You can either watch through your browser or download the Zoom app to your computer or mobile device. For the best experience, we recommend using the downloaded app on your computer vs a mobile device. Note: You do NOT need a paid account to tune in!
Zoom also has a great Frequently Asked Questions page that covers if you need to sign up for an account, how to join a meeting, and how to troubleshoot video and audio issues.
All content will be available to rent or purchase a few weeks after the festival.
Yes, and no. While we appreciate our disability allies, we are prioritizing space for disabled folks for our cast, emcees, and instructors. We welcome your expertise and assistance behind the scenes and as audience members and workshop attendees.
If you are interested in volunteering, you can fill out our volunteer interest form, and we will contact you as opportunities arise.
Show FAQ
Friday, July 19th’s in-person, live-streamed show will start at 8 pm
Saturday, July 20th’s virtual show will also start at 8 pm
Workshops will be on Sunday, July 21, between 11:30 am – 5 pm
All timing is according to the Central Time Zone. Modify this into your time zone.
While it depends on the acts accepted, in past years each show has been approximately 2 hours, including a short intermission.
All show details, including the cast, are available on our 2024 Festival information page and our Ticketing page. Note that cast lists are subject to change.
Yes – Tipping is not only welcomed but highly encouraged!
For the in-person show, we will have people walking around the theater with buckets if you’d like to tip with bills. We will also share the performers’ and emcees’ electronic tipping platforms via a QR code, and the information will also be posted on our website. Please note that there is not an ATM on site.
Throughout the virtual show, we will share our performers’ and emcees’ electronic tipping platforms. This information will be shared again at the show’s end and posted on our website.
You can also tip through the DisabiliTease Festival during the shows via PayPal, Venmo, or CashApp. Unless directed, all tips during a show will be split equally amongst that show’s cast.
Note: PayPal has the most fees, so please use Venmo or CashApp if possible!
Workshop FAQ
Anyone! Folks with disabilities as well as non-disabled folks are welcomed and encouraged to attend the workshops unless specified in the workshop description.
The workshops are in three sessions from 11:30 am to 5:00 pm Central. Simultaneously, there will be in-person live-streamed workshops and virtual workshops presented via Zoom.
On Sunday, July 21, three workshops will be completely virtual, and three will be in person in Minneapolis, MN, at the Capri Theater and live-streamed on Zoom.
All content will be available for rent or purchase a few weeks after the event.
Chosen workshops will be 60 minutes, 90 minutes, or 120 minutes in length.
Our workshop page lists all of our workshops and has full information for each specific workshop.
Tickets to all shows and workshops are available on our Ticketing page!
Watch Party FAQ
A watch party is an approved in-person event for folks to gather and enjoy the DisabiliTease Festival shows together. These parties are hosted by an individual or organization in partnership with the DisabiliTease Festival after being selected through an application process.
We understand that folks may gather to watch the show(s) together in their homes. While these will not be considered official watch parties, we encourage each individual to still purchase their own ticket for the virtual show and tip performers. The DisabiliTease Festival cast is made up of performers with disabilities. Your support and funds go directly to each artist and their endeavors.
The details of a Watch Party will vary from host to host, but will minimally include a hosted viewing of the DisabiliTease Festival show(s) as advertised in their events.
Although COVID-19 is no longer declared a pandemic, it is still extremely contagious, especially to those who are unvaccinated or have a weakened immune system.Â
The DisabiliTease Festival cannot guarantee that attendees will not become infected with COVID-19 when attending watch parties and will not be held liable for any infections.
The DisabiliTease Festival requires all hosts to follow a COVID policy and Code of Conduct as a condition of hosting, ensuring a base level of a safe, welcoming environment for as many people as possible.
Masks, regular hand washing, and social distancing are all encouraged. Please stay home if you do not feel well or have been exposed to someone who may have had COVID-19 in the last 14 days.
Ultimately, it is up to the individual whether they feel comfortable attending an in-person watch party. DTF recommends attendees check their local government and health department regulations as well as local case numbers in making the decision to attend in-person or participate virtually.
If a watch party ticket is purchased but needs to be transferred to become a virtual ticket due to COVID, please contact us right away.
Apply using our Watch Party form. Applications are due July 1. We will be reviewing and accepting Watch Party applications on a rolling basis.
Only those events listed on our website or are connected to our Facebook page are official parties. Any other event should not be considered connected to the DisabiliTease Festival nor can we guarantee that the DisabiliTease Festival will get a portion of the proceeds. All authorized online ticket sales will be made through the DisabiliTease Festival website.
We understand that folks may gather in homes to watch the show(s) together. While these will not be considered official watch parties, we encourage each individual to still purchase their own ticket for the virtual show and tip performers. The DisabiliTease Festival cast is made up of performers with disabilities. Your support and funds go directly to each artist and their endeavors.
Ticket costs will vary from $15-$30, depending on the additional costs of the host. A portion of the proceeds from each ticket for an in-person watch party goes back to the DisabiliTease Festival.
Tickets for watch parties will be available on our ticketing platform.
Some venues will also allow ticket sales at the door. The complete listing of official watch parties will be available on our website. A portion of each ticket for an in-person watch party goes back to the DisabiliTease Festival.
If you want to financially support the DisabiliTease Festival directly, you can do so via PayPal at PayPal.me/DisabiliTeaseFest or Venmo at @DisabiliTeaseFest.
We will be working with all Watch Party hosts to ensure their venues are able to navigate a range of accessibility needs. Please see their individual event descriptions for a list of specific accessibility notes.