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Tying it Together: Devising Interactive Sensory Experiences

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Bluelaces was founded by Northwestern University graduates with the belief that all individuals, regardless of ability status, should have the opportunity to experience the magic of theater in a lively and welcoming environment. We work to offer individuals the ability to experience theater free from behavioral expectations. In a practice session, Bluelaces will offer a comprehensive overview of the practices we use to create sensory-based theatrical experiences for individuals with autism. Using a variety of provided props, participants will devise a short sensory experience representative of Bluelaces’ fully-fledged productions.


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Anna Marr

Marketing Director
Bluelaces Theatre Company, Inc.
New York, NY
Anna Marr is a founding member and Marketing Director of Bluelaces Theatre Company. After graduating summa cum laude with a degree in Theatre and concentrations in Playwriting and Theatre for Young Audiences from Northwestern University in 2013, she ventured out to New York City to pursue an acting career. She co-founded Theatre Stands with Autism, now known as Seesaw Theatre Company, at Northwestern and is endlessly thrilled to bring this field of work from Chicago to NYC. When not acting or representing Bluelaces, Anna enjoys continuing to work with youth through tutoring and writing. 


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Melanie Gertzman

Executive Director
Bluelaces Theatre Company, Inc.
New York, NY
Melanie Gertzman is a co-founder and the Executive Director of Bluelaces Theater Company, Inc. She graduated Northwestern University Magna Cum Laude in 2013 with a BS degree in Theatre and Psychology. While in undergrad, she co-founded Theatre Stands with Autism, now known as Seesaw Theatre Company, and is so proud to see it grow into its fourth year of development. Melanie is also a free-lance stage manager in New York City, working on Broadway, Off-Broadway, and regional productions. Her most recent project was Doctor Zhivago the musical on broadway. Melanie is thrilled to be sharing Bluelaces Theater Company, Inc. with new audiences!



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Claire Huntington

Production Manager
Bluelaces Theatre Company, Inc.
New York, NY
Claire Huntington is in her last year at Northwestern University, studying Human Development and Psychological Services with a minor in Theatre. She spends her free time producing various shows on campus and interacting with as many children as she can. Claire is the Executive Director of Seesaw Theatre at Northwestern, the group from which Bluelaces was born. She can't wait to graduate and head into the world to continue working with young people and bringing theatre to as many individuals as possible, and will be continuing her education to obtain a masters degree in social work this fall. 




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