The Self Advocate

June 2026 Events

In this episode, I talk about two events in early June 2026. The first event is UBC Canadian Institute for Inclusion and Citizenship's theatre play We Need A Home. It is happening at the Massey Theatre in New Westminster on June 4th to 6th. I talk with Larissa Gunkel and Dr. Leyton Schnellert about this performance. The second event is Connectra and the Disability Foundation's Abilities Expo. It is happening at the Roundhouse Community Centre in Vancouver on June 8th. I talk with Bryden Veinot, the senior program coordinator for VAMS, Connectra, and the Disability Foundation about the Abilities Expo. If you have any questions or comments, please email me at alison.mira.klein@gmail.com.

May 2026 Theatre Performances

In this episode, I talk about two theatre performances for May 2026! In the first interview, I talk with Adam Grant Warren, the co-artistic director for Glitch Theatre, for their performance of Arc One. Arc One is on May 23rd at the Roundhouse Community Centre. In the second interview, I talk with Megan Milton, the writer and producer of Free Kittens, which is being performed at the Cultch theatre for the rEvolver Theatre Festival. It is being held on May 22nd, 24rd, and 29th. If you have any questions or comments, please email me at alison.mira.klein@gmail.com.

Theatre Terrific's 40th Anniversary

In this episode, I talk with Kevin Jesuíno, the artistic director, and Lianne Crowe, a longtime actor, with Theatre Terrific. Theatre Terrific is turning 40 this year! If you have any questions or comments, please email me at alison.mira.klein@gmail.com.

Film Episode

In this episode, I talk about two new films. In the first interview, I talk with Anthony Lucero, the producer of the Paper Bag Plan. In the second interview, I talk with Julie Forrest Wyman, the producer of The Tallest Dwarf. If you have any questions or comments, please email me at alison.mira.klein@gmail.com.

Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month 2026

In this episode, I celebrate Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month. In the first interview, I talk with Torien Cafferata, an Interdisciplinary Artist, Performance, Mad Studies, Ludology, and AuDHD Decolonial Clown Marxist. In the second interview, I talk with Adam Schwartz, an Autistic comedian and founder of Neurohilarity. If you have any questions or comments, please email me at alison.mira.klein@gmail.com.