Performing Arts
Risky Disco
Date: May 12–23
Location: UNO's Community Engagement Center
Risky Disco is an electrifying sensory workshop for the full spectrum of human diversity. Too often, adults with disabilities face barriers to artistic expression and the rich, multi-faceted social experiences that shape our culture, foster human connection, and inspire joy.
Voices Untethered
Date: May 13, 7:30–9:30 pm
Location: The Benson Theatre
Common Senses welcomes writers of all disciplines to the Benson Theatre for a curated poetry showcase featuring activist, educator, and poet Lateef McLeod and participants from the Common Senses writing workshop series led by Nebraska Writers Collective Teaching Artists Ben Wenzl and Bridigt Pollpeter.
Scribble
Date: May 16 & 17
Location: Kiewit Luminarium
Date: May 20 & 21
Location: Hitchcock Theatre at the Rose Theatre
Scribble is an inclusive intergalactic dance party and participatory visual art installation, designed with and for autistic audiences.
Sensorium Ex
Date: May 22-25
Location: UNO's SAPP Fieldhouse
Sensorium Ex is an ambitious new opera by acclaimed composer Paola Prestini and Brenda Shaughnessy, co-directed by Jerron Herman and Jay Scheib, that synthesizes artificial intelligence, disability, and the arts in a groundbreaking and innovative artistic work.