The 2024 festival weekend will be presented in a hybrid format! This includes our shows, workshops, and watch parties!

Why hybrid?

The hybrid format allows us to connect with our arts community both locally and globally while also providing more options for performers, tech crew, and volunteers to participate in the festival.

For audiences, this format maximizes accessibility by providing multiple options for enjoying the shows, including in-person attendance, live-streaming, and on-demand viewing.

For performers, our virtual act format removes many barriers to live performance, such as physical, financial, or transportation constraints. Performers can record their act in a way that suits their body, and they can choose to take multiple takes if necessary. This format also enhances the potential for multimedia-style videos.

Our festival aims to promote inclusivity in the arts by increasing the representation of performers with disabilities.  This unique art form can reach underrepresented audiences through enhanced accessibility, bringing awareness to important issues and highlighting individual creatives and the larger disability arts community.

We hope that both disabled and non-disabled audience members will enjoy this unique art form and join us in celebrating the diversity of our community.

What does hybrid mean for the 2024 DisabiliTease Festival?

  • Shows:
    • The in-person show will be on Friday, July 19, at 8 pm at the Capri Theater and will be live-streamed.
    • The virtual show will be on Saturday, July 20, at 8 pm. It will feature pre-recorded performances and a live emcee hosting.
    • These shows will be available to rent/purchase a few weeks after the event.
    • Note: All timing for shows is according to the Central Time Zone. Modify into your time zone.
  • Workshops:
    • On Sunday, July 21, three workshops will be held in person in Minneapolis and will also be live-streamed. There will also be three virtual workshops.
    • These workshops will also be available to rent/purchase a few weeks after the event.
    • More information coming soon!
  • Watch Parties:
    • We will be partnering with individuals and organizations across the globe to co-host in-person watch parties as we understand there will be those who are comfortable gathering in person.
    • This way, local communities will have the ability to create mini-events at the levels that feel safe for their specific community in partnership with the DisabiliTease Festival. 
    • Applications coming soon. We will be reviewing and accepting Watch Party applications on a rolling basis.

Looking for more details? 

Check out our FAQ section! You can also email us with any questions or concerns.