«un//masking the performing arts – a zine launch & neurodivergent community evening»
Lovis Heuss

It’s time to celebrate the launch of the zine series «un//masking the performing arts»! 

We will be reading some texts from the zines and hosting a small panel discussion about the experiences and findings of the un//masking LAB, which happened over seven days with the attendance of eight neuroqueer artists in spring at Gessnerallee’s Südbühne. The un//masking zines researched different ways neurodivergent artists can (and already do) use un//masking in the performance process. Practising un//masking can help neurodivergent performers to better advocate for their access needs, while creating new aesthetics of access and increasing visibility of non-visible disabilities. The zine series - written by Lovis Heuss with several neurodivergent collaborators - gathers these research findings and acts as a practical toolbox, making theories, proposals, examples and scores accessible to other neurodivergent artists.

The panel is followed by a zine launch apéro as well as the possibility to exchange with the panellists and each other. The main goal of the gathering is to create a community exchange for neurodivergent artists and performers. The un//masking zines will be available for free or purchasable for a solidarity printing price.

7 pm: Relaxed entry to Stall6
7:30 pm: Panel discussion «un//masking the performing arts» with Tallboy,
Kamran Behrouz, Lovis Heuss and Noa Winter
8:30 pm: Neuroqueer + Friends community-apéro

(snacks will be provided for free, drinks to be paid by yourself)

Free entry

Information on accessibility and language

This event will be designed as a neurodivergent friendly space (relaxed event) with a relaxed entrance, different seating options (beanbags, sofas, chairs), fidget toys and the possibility to move and make sounds throughout. Attendees can leave the space at any time.

The event wants to welcome chronically ill individuals and takes place as a Covid-cautious event. All audience members will be asked to do a Covid test at the entrance. Tests and masks will be provided. Please stay home if you have any illness symptoms that might be contagious.

The panel will be held in English spoken language.