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Madeline, a white woman with wavy blonde hair and glasses, smiles at the camera. She is wearing a grey, sleevless mockneck shirt. Behind her is a blue stair railing.

Madeline Geier she/her

Curiosity | Intentionality | Accessibility | Consent

Madeline approaches her work in the arts and culture field with a commitment to equity, dedication to continuous learning, and a love for questions. Whether in a classroom, rehearsal room, training space, or out in the community, she strives to collaborate in dismantling the oppressive systems within our society, organizations, and herself.

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Currently based out of Asheville, NC, Madeline works as Program Director for Arts For Life and accepts contract work as a teaching artist, director, intimacy director, and accessibility consultant. She regularly teaches and directs with Playground Stage Theatre Company and also serves as co-leader of TYA/USA's Disability Affinity Group.

Madeline crouches next to a student holding a drum. The student has a scarf around their arms and their mouth open in excitement.

EDUCATOR

Learner-centered, community-oriented arts education and enrichment

Madeline crouches in front of an actor in rehearsal. She gives a note while laughing and gesturing with one hand. She is holding a notebook in her other hand. The actor's back is to the camera.

DIRECTOR

Intertwining source material with collaborators' perspectives and artistry

Madeline smiles at the camera wearing a light blue blazer and white top. Her hair is pulled back and the background is dark.

CONSULTANT

Collaborating for achievable, sustainable advancements in accessibility

Recent + Upcoming Highlights

Guest Lecturer at Kennesaw State University 

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Presented "Consent Culture and Staging Close Relationships in Multigenerational Rehearsal Rooms" at the TYA/USA National Festival & Conference

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Featured in the Luther Magazine article "Access to the Arts"

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Published "Evolving Access-Centered Education in TYA: Creating Accessible, Affirming Standards in Programming for Disabled Young People" for TYA Today Magazine

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Collaborated with New York City Children's Theatre on Start the Conversation: Practicing Consent

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