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I hope you don’t “retire” from acting, and seeking accommodations when needed. How about some staged readings where everyone is seated and acts from the scripts in front of them. Handrails on stairs would help everyone’s safety. And remember Lionel Barrymore in his later movies. He had accommodations for his increasing mobility disorder with crutches and wheelchair in “You Can’t Take It With You” and the Dr. Kildare series, and acted up a stormy villain as Mr. Potter from a wheelchair in “It’s A Wonderful Life” opposite Jimmy Stewart. You can watch him in action on Netflix or YouTube for inspiration. The ADA is all about accommodation to allow people with any disability access to a full life. Please don’t “retire” before the curtain comes down, Ray.
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Your post put a smile on my face! I've no intention to quit acting, not "for good," anyway. At the moment, I'm enjoying my time away. It has given me time for writing, my second passion. I also smiled when you reminded me of the many fabulous performances by actors who required "accommodations" –– smiled, because I was reminded of a funny moment (not funny at the time!) when, decades ago, I played the part of a character who was wheelchair-bound. One evening, in front of a full house, I attempted an entrance in my wheelchair, not knowing that that day the crew had put a new doorframe in place, just narrow enough that there was no way that I was going to be able to get through. My actor playing my son saw my problem and said, "That's okay, pops. Stay there. You and I can talk with you there." All the audience could see were my character's slippers poking through the doorway. Remembering that night was what gave me my second smile!
Ray (@ray666)