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The Sheer Power of Prose
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Episode 37
25-minute listen
The Sheer Power of Prose
Children with autism experience myriad struggles. Often, one of them is simply being invited to play. Have fun. Because if you think those with autism don’t want to be social and creative, you’re wrong. In this episode, we’ll see how the Ohio State Shakespeare and Autism project provides an outlet. Through a series of games and activities, this project aims to improve the lives of children with autism — all while they’re having fun.
College of Arts and Sciences
Kevin McClatchy
McClatchy is an associate professor of Theatre, Film and Media Arts at Ohio State, where he oversees the acting curriculum. He is also Ohio State’s Artist Laureate for 2024-25. McClatchy has been a working actor for thirty years in theatre, film and television. He is also the director of the Shakespeare and Autism project and is the lead facilitator of the Shakespeare & Veterans Initiative, a collaborative partnership with the Columbus Veteran’s Association.
College of Arts and Sciences
Angelina Steshenko
Steshenko is a graduate teaching associate and Master of Fine Art student in the Department of Theatre, Film and Media Arts at Ohio State. She is currently the graduate project coordinator of the Shakespeare and Autism Project.
