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    Cultural Inclusion

    Wheelock Family Theatre Presents ASL-Interpreted & Relaxed "Where the Mountain Meets the Moon"

    Posted Tuesday April 29 2014 at 11:07 am

    Where the Mountain Meets the Moon

    Wheelock Family Theatre presents ASL-Interpreted and Relaxed for Patrons with Sensory Sensitivities performances of "Where the Mountain Meets the Moon".

    Inspired by her father's stories of the Jade Dragon and the Old Man of the Moon, young Minli sets off on an extraordinary journey to change her family's fortune.  She encounters magical creatures along the way, including a dragon that accompanies her on her quest, and finds her questions answered in unexpected ways.  Wheelock Family Theatre presents the East Coast premiere of Grace Lin's Newbery honored novel.

    For Patrons with Sensory Sensitivities Saturday, May 3, 2014 10:00AM $10 - $15
    ASL Interpreted and Audio-Described Friday, May 9, 2014 7:30PM and Sunday, May 11, 2014 3:00PM $20 - $35



    ASL-Interpreted Kamishibai Story Time at Boston Children's Museum

    Posted Saturday April 19 2014 at 7:34 pm

    Kamishibai Story Time

    Kamishibai is a traditional style of storytelling in Japan.  Sit in a circle and enjoy a story in a format that's a little different from typical picture books.

    Also, join the ASL interpreted guided tour of the Japanese House in between the story times.

    April 22, 2014  1:15 pm and 2:15 pm  ASL-Interpreted
    Free with paid Museum admission.

    For more information, visit the Museum website or contact:
    Saki Iwamoto, Health and Wellness Specialist
    Iwamoto@BostonChildrensMuseum.org
    617-986-3697



    R.U.L.E. Wins 2nd Place at 2014 Anime Convention

    Posted Saturday April 19 2014 at 12:52 pm

    R.U.L.E. (Re-Uniting Losers Everyday)

    This is a guest blog post by Minh Nguyen who is one of the founding members of R.U.L.E. which is supported by VSA Massachusetts' fiscal agency Until Tomorrow Productions.  UTP's mission is to support emerging young artists/groups that include people of all abilities.  Minh also performed last year at Open Door Gallery's theatrical presentation of Kimball Anderson's "I don't get it", directed by Until Tomorrow Productions.

    R.U.L.E. (Re-Uniting Losers Everyday) received the coveted prize of best overall performance at the 2013 Anime Convention.  In 2014 they won 2nd Place in the Intermediate Division R.U.L.E. is always a crowd favorite!  R.U.L.E. also performs and presents demonstrations and workshops.

    About R.U.L.E.

    We are R.U.L.E. (Re-Uniting Losers Everyday) an inclusive, independent stunt/cinematic team founded by Tien Dao and Minh Nguyen (May 24, 2009) that specializes in martial arts, fantasy choreography, and stage combat with a mixture of video games and anime references.  Our goal is to entertain the audience and inspire them to follow their dreams while gaining recognition for the group.

    Our rehearsal includes times of seriousness, stressfulness, but at the same time having fun.  The good thing about R.U.L.E. is whether we are practicing or hanging out or maybe doing film projects, we want to have this opportunity to get together and show our love and respect as part of the family.  We want to make sure everybody is learning and having a good time.

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