“The lived experience of disability should be present and represented in every conversation whether or not the conversation is ‘disability-specific.’ Our trajectory in the arts should be to create a field where the inclusionary impulse becomes standard practice of all institutions, so that what we see on and behind our stages, in our offices, and in our boardrooms is an accurate and authentic reflection of what we see on our streets and in our communities. For the American theater to remain relevant, we must embrace a diverse, inclusive, and equitable environment that nurtures new, vibrant voices telling authentic and compelling stories that reflect our shared humanity.” — Christine Bruno

Christine Bruno is an actor, teaching artist, and disability equity consultant for the entertainment industry. She is based in New York City and has been a working actor for more than 20 years and an internationally recognized activist for disabled artists for more than 15. Read more about her in the Artist Profiles section in the Careers in the Arts Toolkit.