Please note that Watch Party information will be posted on June 1.
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.
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, will be available on our 2024 Festival information 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, 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.
Once announced, our workshop page will list all of our workshops. Each individual link will have full information for that specific workshop.
Sponsorshp FAQ
We are grateful for our individual donors and larger sponsors.
Sponsors can contribute both in cash and in-kind donations, as well as silent auction items, which empower us to create an inclusive and equitable environment that reduces barriers for performers, staff, and audiences. The festival also aims to increase visibility and representation for disabled artists while fostering growth and connection within our local and global communities.
To learn more, visit our sponsorship page or check out our current sponsorship kit.
Note: Because we are a fiscally sponsored group, you can make tax-deductible donations. Please contact us to learn how.
Thank you for supporting the arts!
Sponsorship for the DisabiliTease Festival holds significant importance as it enables our producers, Minda Mae and Lakota Shekar, to alleviate stress by ensuring that we can guarantee the following:
- An in-person show at one of the only accessible venues in the Twin Cities.
- Equitable pay for performers, tech crew, and staff.
- Backstage refreshments, including water, snacks, and goodie bags for performers.
- Accessibility accommodations such as ASL interpreters, live captioning, video editing and captioning, and transportation.
Sponsors can contribute both in cash and in-kind donations, as well as silent auction items, which empower us to create an inclusive and equitable environment that reduces barriers for performers, staff, and audiences. The festival also aims to increase visibility and representation for disabled artists while fostering growth and connection within our local and global communities.
Note: Because we are a fiscally sponsored group, you can make tax-deductible donations. Please contact us to learn how.
There are different ways to become a sponsor of the 2024 DisabiliTease Festival weekend! Sponsors are individuals and businesses who support our work by providing monetary or in-kind donations.
In-kind donations may include items for our silent auction, contributions to the goody bags we give to in-person festival performers and staff, gift cards for groceries, or promo codes that festival performers may use to get discounts at your business (locally or globally). In-kind donors will have their names listed on our website and programs as a thank-you. Please email info@DisabiliTeaseFestival.com if you would like to make an in-kind donation.
Advertising FAQ
Advertising in our printed and digital programs introduces our audience to your business or organization, giving you worldwide reach.
To learn more, visit our advertising page or our current sponsorship and advertising kit.
Ads can be placed in our 5.5” x 8.5” printed and digital programs for the following amounts:
- Quarter: $50 (2.25” x 3.75”)
- Half: $100 (3.75” x 4.75”)
- Full: $175 (4.75” x 7.75”)
- Inside back cover: $300 (4.75” x 7.75”) (only one available)
- Inside front cover: $400 (4.75” x 7.75”) (only one available)
- 2-page spread: $500 (10 x 7.5”) (only one available)
All ads will have a live link on our website and a monthly group shoutout on Facebook and Instagram.
The program’s inside back cover, inside front cover, and 2-page spread ads will have a live link with their logo on our website and individual shoutouts on Facebook and Instagram.
Payment and an ad copy are needed by May 15, 2024. You can pay using the form. Please email us your ad copy.
Other than the covers, printed programs will be printed in black and white, while the digital program will be full-color.
PDF format with at least 300 dpi Black/White, grayscale, or 600 dpi color.