EPIARTS

ALLIANCE

Shining a light on photosensitivity in the arts
& empowering artists with Epilepsy & photosensitivity

Resources for Lighting Designers & Photosensitive Audience Members

EpiArts Alliance held a roundtable discussion gathering experts in lighting design and photosensitivity, including Tony Award-winning lighting designer Don Holder, author of Visual Stress Dr. Arnold Wilkins, lighting designer Barbara Samuels, photosensitive researcher Dr. Laura South, ConsultAbility Founder Paul Behrhorst, It’s All Your Fault, Tyler Price! Director Kristin Hanggi, and Composer Ben Decter to address the question:

How can we go beyond the standard flashing light warning sign & provide photosensitive audiences members with flashing light cues?

In response, EpiArts worked with the roundtable experts to develop a comprehensive Theater Lighting Safety Guide on Photosensitivity as a resource for lighting designers and launched the FlashCue Project, a database where designers share details about their show’s flashing light cues for audiences to make better informed decisions.

These tools, informed by experts, provide essential guidelines to help make performances safer for both audiences and performers with photosensitive conditions.


A message from Co-Founders Anzli & Heather

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Through a combination of education & awareness campaigns, EpiArts Alliance is dedicated to creating a world where performers with Epilepsy and photosensitivity are celebrated, supported, and empowered to showcase their talents without limitations.

A Project of Design with Us

EpiArts Alliance operates proudly as a project of Design With Us, an organization committed to sharing design and STEM knowledge to empower disabled youth in creating unique solutions. Through this partnership, we are dedicated to fostering inclusivity and celebrating the creativity of the next generation within the performing arts, empowering them to shine in an environment that values their talents and voices.

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Meet Team Purple

  • Anzli McNew

    CO-FOUNDER
    PERFORMER
    EPI-ARTIST

  • Heather McNew

    CO-FOUNDER
    DANCE COACH
    ADVOCATE

  • Maxx Reed

    FOUNDING TEAM MEMBER
    CHOREOGRAPHER/DIRECTOR
    EPIRTS ARTS LEAD

  • Nicole Hughes

    FOUNDING TEAM MEMBER
    EPIARTS RESEARCH LEAD
    DESIGN WITH US BOARD MEMBER

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Are you an artist with Epilepsy? Are you an Epilepsy ally looking to get involved?
Are you a performing arts theater or production looking to learn more about photosensitivity and/or join the FlashCue Project?
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