Mark Fleischer/Brady Patsy: History of Pittsburgh CLO, Partnership with Bender Leadership Academy, and Upcoming 2025 Production of A Christmas Carol

In this episode of Disability Matters, host Joyce Bender interviews Mark Fleischer, Executive Producer, and Brady Patsy, Community Engagement Manager, from the Pittsburgh CLO (Civic Light Opera). They discuss the CLO's history, its role in the Pittsburgh community, upcoming shows like Rocky Horror Show, Yippee-Ki-Yay, and A Christmas Carol, and the organization's commitment to arts education and accessibility, including sensory-friendly performances. Jennifer Mathis provides a news update regarding the Department of Energy and accessibility standards. The guests emphasize the importance of community engagement and the transformative power of musical theater, while Joyce Bender encourages listeners to support the Pittsburgh CLO and her organization's work with high school students with disabilities.