Ezzell Floranina- Empowering People with Disabilities Through Theatre and Overcoming Trauma Part 1
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This is part one of my podcast with Ezzell Floranina all about giving disabled people an opportunity to heal and grow from the past through Theatre. We are all born with gifts, but we often lose sight of this especially when talking about people with special abilities or "disabilities". In this episode of The Mind Melt Podcast my guest Ezzell Floranina and I talk about giving people who are often overlooked a chance through theatre, and how it can help build self confidence. We go into a form of theatre called Theatre of the oppressed that is all about reliving traumatic experiences, and seeing the situation from a new perspective and point of view. Ezzell gives us a history lesson on the formation of the disabilities stigma, and tells many heartbreaking stories of abuse and mistreatment in mental institutions across the country, particularly at The Belchertown State School.
We hope that this podcast can open your mind to the hardships people labeled as disabled have endured, and inspires you to act differently in the future. The truth is we could all use someone to stand up for us, a friend when times get tough, and someone who understands and accepts us for who we are. When you leave the house today carry the message of kindness and acceptance wherever you go, and don't miss another opportunity to stand up for someone or something you believe in.
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