Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Audio FAQ
How does DAT Fest help performers during the festival?
Can you help me with a new show that I’m working on?
Can I present a work in progress?
I don’t have much experience. Can I still perform?
Who can perform, teach, and attend?
I am not from Wellington. Can I perform, teach, or participate?
Will there be online events and shows?
Do I have to be from New Zealand to attend an online event or show?
Can I bring a guide dog or disability assistance dog?
How much are performers/shows paid?
How much are teachers/workshop leaders paid?
Do I have to use the online form to submit an expression of interest?
When is DAT Fest 2024?
2nd November to 17th November 2024
Where is DAT Fest 2024?
Te Auaha, 65 Dixon Street, Te Aro, Wellington
https://www.teauahaevents.com/
Am I ‘disabled enough’?
Yes, you are! You don’t need a diagnosis or proof to be part of the festival.
We accept people who experience all kinds of disabilities.
How does DAT Fest help performers during the festival?
We give you the following:
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A physically accessible venue, including accessible toilets
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technician
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basic theatre lighting and sound setup
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NZSL translation
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Audio Description
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Front of house
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ticketing
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volunteers to help the audience
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one or two rehearsals in the space
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some basic marketing
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some storage space for props/set/costume during the fest
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for online shows: streaming links, platform, and operation
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a quiet space
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other ways to help you, just ask!
Can you help me with a new show that I’m working on?
We don’t have enough money to help you with the cost of writing, producing, and rehearsing. Sorry.
Can I present a work in progress?
Of course! But, like we say above, we can’t help with the costs of developing the show.
I don’t have much experience, can I still perform?
Yes. We welcome performers of all experience levels, and help you find the show or slot that might be right for you.
Who can perform, teach, and attend?
Is participating in the festival only for Disabled, d/Deaf, and Neurodivergent, chronically ill, etc. people?
It depends on the role.
Solo performers: DND identifying people only please.
Group performances: Some members need to be DND.
Going to a workshop: DND identifying only please.
Teachers: DND people are preferred, but it’s not a requirement.
Audio Describing: Everyone welcome.
Volunteering: Everyone welcome
Watching a show: Everyone welcome
Going to a social event: Everyone welcome
I’m in the wider Wellington region, but it’s hard for me to get to the venue, can you help with transport?
Probably. Talk to us and we’ll see what we can do.
I am not from Wellington, can I perform, teach, or participate?
Yes.
However, we cannot afford to transport people here, or pay for accomodation. If you can get here, you are very welcome.
Will there be online events and shows?
Yes.
Do I have to be from New Zealand to attend an online event or show?
No, you can be from anywhere.
All times are New Zealand Standard Time.
All prices are New Zealand Dollars.
Events are primarily in English, with translation into New Zealand Sign Language.
If you want to be paid to perform in an online show, or teach a workshop, you will need to have the right to earn money in NZ, and an NZ bank account or payment method.
Can I bring a support person?
Yes, absolutely. Please book a free ‘companion ticket’ for them.
Can I bring a guide dog or disability assistance dog?
Yes, of course. That is the law and we are happy to uphold it.
How much are performers/shows paid?
We cannot guarantee an amount, sorry!
How much are teachers/workshop leaders paid?
Profit share, plus potential top-up.
Our workshop participants pay koha, the total amount is then divided by the number of workshops, and paid to the workshop teacher(s).
If we have the capacity in the budget, we hope to be able to top this amount up a little.
Do I have to use the online form to submit an expression of interest?
No.
We accept expressions of interest in audio, NZSL, email, messenger etc. If you want to know if we can accept your preferred format, or, how to submit, please reach out to us.
How can I contact you?
Fill in the "contact us" form at the bottom of this page, email: Hello.datfest@gmail.com or message the Facebook page.
What access is available?
Please check each individual event to confirm.
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NZSL interpretation.
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Audio Description.
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Wheelchair accessible venue (wheelchair accessible bathroom, lift access, ramp access to theatre, wheelchair seating space in theatre)
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Quiet space for taking breaks as needed.
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Volunteers available to help people.
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Seating options including chairs with and without arms, soft seating (cushions/beanbags), floor seating space.
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Some assistance with transport within the region may be available.
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A code of Conduct, known as our Shared Expectations, to help protect against discrimination.
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An access fund to help people attend.
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Sliding scale ticket and workshop costs – pay what you can.
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Some online events.
Please get in touch if there is something else that would support you to attend. Email access.datfest@gmail.com.