Frankston Arts Centre Accessibility Information can be found here.
Audio description and Information about what to expect at type-a-poet is available here as an m4a file.
type-a-poet is accessible for: wheelchair users, blind and low vision folks, and D/deaf and HoH folks, ages 10+. It is a relaxed performance environment with sensory objects for extra comfort.
Andi is a sensitive artist, adept at reading the room and adjusting her performance to the needs of her audience. She will do her best to make your experience as special and comfortable as possible.
type-a-poet is a one-on-one performance art experience, done entirely in silence. Please honour this silence to the best of your ability. The experience lasts 10 minutes.
The Temple of Poetry, which you enter via an opening in a hanging curtain, is a tailor-made, pop-up venue comprising black curtains, approximately 2.5m x 3m in size. It is located in the corner of the Frankston Arts Centre foyer, directly to your left as you enter the main front entrance.
Inside, it is a quiet, calm atmosphere with low lighting. The only sound is from the typewriter and any noise from the outside world.
The seating is cushions on a floor covered in rugs, or chairs at a table, should you prefer this option. Comfortable space will be created for anyone in a wheelchair or using other mobility aids.
The opening in the curtain will be opened for you when your session is ready to begin. Once you’ve entered the space and settled in, Andi will connect with you in silence, then type up an original poem for your soul. This poem will be gifted to you at the end of the experience and is yours to keep. You will then be guided out of the space after 10 minutes.
A Frankston Arts Centre Front of House staff member will be nearby outside the Temple of Poetry, in the main foyer area, to assist you, should you need it.
On display outside the Temple of Poetry is:
- simple written instructions in Easy English and Braille
- a description of what The Temple looks like in Braille
- a Sensory Board displaying samples of objects and materials from the Temple of Poetry for you to enjoy touching prior to your experience; consider this a mini Tactile Tour!
- simple instructions via audio by pushing the large yellow button on the Sensory Board
Although a one-on-one experience, companion card holders, support people and assistance dogs are welcome to join.
Babes in arms are also welcome to join.
This experience is appropriate for ages 10+. Should any child wish for their parent to be present with them in The Temple, this is also welcome.
Enjoy type-a-poet.