Disabled Dreamers: Panel Discussion + Variety Show
About this Event
DISABLED DREAMERS...
In Pain and Insane is excited to host “Disabled Dreamers” , a two-part event for Wild Pride 2026! The first part is a panel discussion which will be facilitated by Allie Pauld about arts and accessibility for disabled queer artists.
Allie Pauld (she/her) is a Tiohtia:ke (Montreal) based activist, educator and artist. As a disabled queer Black woman, Allie's work focuses on body politics, disability, gender, sexuality, and race. She has conducted original research on the intersections of these different topics. Panelists will share about:
- hardships they've faced being queer and disabled performers/artists,
- successes they've had,
- how their crip and queer identities are present in their art,
- what they want to see improve in terms or disability inclusion in our queer artistic spaces, etc.
After the panel discussion, we will move into the variety show which will be closed to Disabled/Sick/Mad/Neurodivergent/d.Deaf performers/artists with a priority given to BIPOC performers. The variety show will spotlight queer disabled talent.
Performer lineup is coming soon!
Let’s dream and build together in a world where disabled bodyminds are not given the privilege of desire and dreaming. We can't wait to connect in our pain, insanity, and joy.
ACCESSIBILITY INFO
- Larger venue with more space for mobility aid and wheelchair users
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Door widths between 27 and 34 inches
- No push buttons for bathrooms, we will have volunteers available if needed. Doors are very lightweight.
- ASL and LSQ interpretation
- Descriptive whisper guides (en) for folks with low-vision*
- Outdoor space
- Free food and drinks
- Mask mandatory, and masks available
- Seperate low sensory and quiet room
- Air purifiers and open windows for air circulation
- Chairs and floor cushions
- Transportation available upon request*
- Alcohol free event. We will not p0l!ce personal consumption and intoxication but please be mindful of others
*if you require whsiper guides or transportation support, please email us directly [email protected] so we can coordinate.
If you need transporation aide, please fill out this google form:
https://forms.gle/6azf9o3iKxwAojsk7
Please let us know of any other specific access needs you may have!
NOTAFLOF
In Pain and Insane aims to keep our events as financially accessible as possible with the understanding that fully accessible events are much more costly to have. We offer all of our events as NOTAFLOF (no one turned away from lack of funds) and the main organizers do not get paid for organizing these events. Folks who have more financial privilege are asked to pay more in order to keep this event accessible to low/no income community members. Please see "The Green Bottle" to have an idea where you fall under a "sliding scale".
Suggestions:
Low tier: $0-$10
Middle tier: $10-$25
High Tier: $25+
NOTE: Eventbrite only allows a minimum of $1 to purchase a ticket. If you require a free ticket, please email us
HOW TO GET THERE
Theatre Teesri Duniya is accessible by public transportation:
- from the 55 or 80 bus (North and South)
- the 144 or 24 bus (East and West)
- Sherbrooke station (the orange line) then a 17 minute walk
- the nearest accessible metro station is Place-Des-Arts on the green line, it is then a 14 minute walk/roll to the theatre. There is a few meters of uphill elevation to get from the station to the venue.
- Bus tickets will be available for anyone
If you are driving a wheelchair accessible van, please email us so we can reserve you a parking spot at the theatre.
"Nothing about us without us"
Agenda
🕑: 02:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Doors Open
🕑: 03:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Opening and World Acknowledgement
🕑: 03:30 PM - 04:30 PM
Panel Discussion
🕑: 04:30 PM - 05:15 PM
BREAK
🕑: 05:15 PM - 05:30 PM
Settling back in
🕑: 05:30 PM - 07:00 PM
Variety Show!
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
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