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Actor Spotlight - Marcel Hickman

1/28/2021

Marcel Hickman is a Barrier-Free actor who made his theatrical debut during our Fall 2020 season.

He recently moved to Baltimore, MD and now participates in our theater companies, expressive arts classes, and social groups.

Marcel was kind enough to take the time to sit down for an Actor Spotlight and share his experiences with Barrier-Free!

View the video interview or read the full transcript below.

Question 1: Can you tell us a little bit about yourself?

Hi, I'm Marcel Hickman. I live in East Baltimore with my mom and legal guardian. I am 31 years old. My mother and I just moved to Baltimore last um April... Last May, last April!!

Question 2: When did you become involved in Barrier-Free?

I just started Barrier-Free last semester.

Question 3: What is your favorite part of creating our original shows?

Well, my favorite part is like, anything!

Question 4: Do you have a favorite character you've played?

I just played "The Boss" from "Family is Family" last semester.

Question 5: How has Barrier-Free impacted your life?

I like to be confident and [make] friendships.

Question 6: What interests do you have outside of Barrier-Free?

I just started like, um classes like, last summer at, um Hussman Center. Yoga, arts & crafts last semester. I take music therapy for this semester at Baltimore City Recreation. I've just taken all classes from CCBC [Community College of Baltimore City].

Question 7: What would you tell someone that is interested in becoming involved in Barrier-Free programs?

I do like this class. I would tell someone to join Barrier-Free if they can do some activities. I like to make new friends.

Phenomenal Job Marcel!!

Catch Marcel in Company B's next show, premiering LIVE Friday, March 26th on Youtube & Facebook.

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January Bulletin

1/9/2021

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Happy New Year 2021!

Art of Performing Season II kicks-off this week!

We will spend the next 12 weeks on Zoom following the I nclusive Theater process to create original shows complete with scripts, costumes, music, and more!

There are limited numbers of spaces available in each Company!

Click Here to Register for Co. A

Click Here to Register for Co. B

Get out those dancing shoes!

January Jivin' also kicks-off this week!

This short-term commitment class is perfect for new and returning Barrier-Free participants. Music selections will be decided by the group based on YOUR suggestions!

No dance experience or solo performances required.

Click Here to Register

Lets hangout on Zoom!

This month we'll be working together to solve a NEW virtual escape room - “Unlock Disney World!”
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Zoom Social Clubs are FREE and available to participants of all abilities - new and returning.⁣

Click Here to Register

Shop & Support Barrier-Free

Shop Lilly Pulitzer at Montgomery Mall on Sunday, January 10th ALL DAY to have 10% of your purchase donated to Barrier-Free!

This is a store-specific event so orders must be placed with the Montgomery Mall location via phone or in-person.

All orders are able to shipped directly to your home free of charge.

Browse online at LillyPulitzer.com and then call 301-365-3426 to place your order or visit Lauren in-store between 12 - 6pm!

Check-Ins with Mike

You may have received a call or text recently from Michael (Mike) Eaton, a veteran Barrier-Free actor and now assistant teaching artist. Mike has been volunteering his time to reach out and check-in on his Barrier-Free friends to see how they're doing.

These calls help keep our Barrier-Free actors connected while Mike is able to polish and practice his work-place professional skills.

Thank you Mike for your commitment to your friends and Barrier-Free!