It has been said that hip-hop/rap is the music of minorities. If that's true, blind rappers should fit right in. Question has certainly found his niche in this genre of music. Join Lizzy and Question as they listen to some of Question's music, then engage in a little Q&A session about his story and the message behind his music.

Picture this: you’re sitting in a studio. Maybe it’s even in your own home. You’re reading a script, interpreting your character’s voice, and recording yourself talking into a microphone. Congratulations… You are an actor! And yes, there are actually people who do this for a living. So how does that work? On this episode Lizzy talks with Sammi Grant of Access Acting Academy about all things voice acting: how it works, how blind people are succeeding at it, and how you can get involved. Access Acting Will soon be announcing their winter schedule of classes, and plans are being made for a new five week in person acting course, so you won’t want to miss the exciting events available to aspiring actors from our friends there. Be sure to check out accessacting.com and sign up for their newsletter to be the first to know about their upcoming projects!

It’s back to school time again! Some of us are excited about it, some of us are dreading it, and many of us fall somewhere in the middle. But, for students everywhere, it’s just a fact of life. So what do blind students interested in the performing arts do about this time? Join us as we talk with an educator and 2 music education students about their experiences and how you can be prepared to thrive in all your academic endeavors. Also, we're excited to announce that we now offer a transcript of each podcast episode! Visit the National Federation of the Blind Performing Arts Division YouTube channel to get the text of each show!

In last months episode, we brought you the first part of our panel from the 2021 national convention featuring three leaders in the field of audio description. Now here’s the second part of that discussion, featuring questions from the virtual audience!

Our 10th episode brings a first for Scene Change! During our annual division meeting on July 8, we recorded a live episode of the podcast featuring an all-star panel of influential members of the audio description community: Dr. Joel Snyder, Director of the Audio Description Project; Roy Samuelson, a renowned describer and voiceover artist; and our own Everette Bacon, a Board Member of the National Federation of the Blind. Enjoy Part 1 of this informative and insightful conversation with Lizzy and our panelists, and stay tuned for Part 2 in August! Oh, and speaking of Lizzy, we start off the show with a very exciting announcement involving our host!

Anthony Saldona has dedicated his career to using art and film to shed light on the subjects he is most passionate about. Join Lizzy as she and Anthony have a conversation about his life, work, and the unique style he uses in his documentaries. Plus, be sure to listen until the end to get a glimpse of some of the awesome activities the Performing Arts Division has planned just for you at the 2021 virtual convention of the National Federation of the Blind! You won't want to miss the largest and most dynamic gathering of blind people in the world, so be sure you're registered at nfb.org/convention. It's free! Connect with the National Federation of the Blind Performing Arts Division! Website: www.nfb-pad.org Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/PerformingArtsDivision Follow us on Twitter: @nfb_pad

He's a singer, songwriter, guitarist, producer, motivational speaker, broadcaster, music ambassador... and now a guest on our podcast. His name is Joey Stuckey, and he has quite a story to tell. Join Lizzy and Joey as they delve into Joey's life story, his outlook on blindness and life, his style of performance, and much more. Connect with the National Federation of the Blind Performing Arts Division! Website: www.nfb-pad.org Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/PerformingArtsDivision Follow us on Twitter: @NFB_PAD

Our guest this month describes herself in many ways. She's a singer, a songwriter, and an all-around performer. She's also blind, a woman, and a person of color. All of those characteristics--and many others--make Lachi who she is. And, because she writes songs about her own unique experiences, those characteristics come together to make Lachi's music uniquely hers. Who is Lachi, how has she gotten to where she is today, and how is she working to build a brighter future for blind female performers of color? Join us as the one and only Lachi opens up to Lizzy about her life, her music, and much more! Connect with the National Federation of the Blind Performing Arts Division! Website: www.nfb-pad.org Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/PerformingArtsDivision Follow us on Twitter: @NFB_PAD

what do you think of when you think of March Madness? Probably that exciting college basketball competition that has the unique power to become a student's dream and a fan's obsession. You might think about filling out your bracket or proudly displaying your school's colors. But there's more to March Madness than the athletes on the court; the marching bands, too, represent their schools with pride and style. "But blind people can't play in a marching band, can they?" you ask. Of course we can! Join Lizzy as she celebrates March Madness by talking with some marchers who show us how it's done. Connect with the National Federation of the Blind Performing Arts Division! Website: www.nfb-pad.org Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/PerformingArtsDivision Follow us on Twitter: @NFB_PAD

Take a listen as a blind/sighted, inter-abled couple describes their Cirque du Soleil-style aerial dancing act. Silk, romance and a sense of adventure come together to show us a new way to perform in our special Valentine's Day episode! Connect with the National Federation of the Blind Performing Arts Division. Web: www.nfb-pad.org. Facebook: National Federation of the Blind Performing Arts Division. Twitter: @nfb_pad