Think Outside the Vox

18/07/2025

Mfoniso Udofia’s UFOT Family cycle is keeping up culturally competent collaboration with Black, Afro-Indigenous, Blind/Low-Vision and Ghanaian Audio Describers! Think Outside the Vox has been supporting the UFOT shows with representative voices in - for Kufre N’Quay, we have young and emerging describers and consultants to capture the contrast of African and Black American culture. Experience the work of in-show describer Maria Hendricks, pre-show describer Mikey Rose, and Blind AD Consultant Kwaku Darko this Sunday, July 20th at 3pm at the Boston Arts Academy.

: The AD team sitting and practicing their description in the upper corner of the house at Boston Arts Academy Theater. From left to right: Kwaku Darko, a dark-skinned African man who stands at 5’8 with an average build, short black hair and short beard that frames his face and chin wears a sunglasses, a blue shirt with an eye logo for Exsighting Adventures and an AD headset, holding a red Berklee water bottle and a braille reader on his lap. Mikey Rose, a black person just under five feet tall with dark brown hair and brown eyes is the low-vision pre-show audio describer and wears a purple Vox shirt and leans inward towards their computer which is on the table holding the AD stenomask which is a cupped version of a microphone. Also on the table is the soundboard as they are testing the systems. Maria Hendricks, a brown-skinned Afroindigenous woman with curly black hair worn down wears a purple Vox shirt and flips through her paper script which sits on a lit up music stand.

16/07/2025

Have you registered for Ask Me Fair yet? Even if you are still a maybe, help us get a headcount for seating and snacks by registering at tinyURL.com/AskMeFair2025 . See you this Saturday at 2:30PM!

Know Before You Go to Ask Me Fair on Saturday July 19 at 2:30PM. Think Outside the Vox and Open Door Theater are committed to creating accessible experiences for everyone. This is a multisensory experience fit with ASL interpretation, Audio Description, Captions and more. Let us know your access needs so you can fully participate at this living library event! Register at tinyURL.com/AskMeFair2025

: a turquoise infographic with yellow title in a white box that reads, “Meet Us at the Ask Me Fair” and a yellow diamond in the center with black text that reads, “Accessibility. ASL/English interpretation. Audio Description/Sighted Guides. Braille materials. Closed Captions. Question Jar. Wheelchair-accessible Entrance and Bathrooms. Water, snacks, prizes.” Black text on the top and bottom reads, “This program is presented by Open Door Theater and Think Outside the Vox, with support from the Mass Cultural Council and Acton-Boxborough Community Compass. Saturday, July 19, 2:30 to 4:30 PM. Sargent Memorial Library. 427 Mass Ave, Boxborough. Free to attend, Registration requested: tinyURL.com/AskMeFair2025 .

16/07/2025

16/07/2025

“And as a community leader, I’m proud that Acton-Boxborough Community Compass is a co-sponsor of this incredible event — it reflects the heart of what we believe in: empathy, inclusion, and growing together through dialogue.” - Katie Neville, Executive Director.

This is a Disability Joy event hosted by Open Door Theater and Think Outside the Vox with support by Mass Cultural Council and Acton-Boxborough Community Compass. This living library experience is designed for youth and families but open to all ages. Join us on Saturday July 19th at 2:30PM at Sargent Memorial Library for community and conversation. Register at TinyURL.com/AskMeFair2025.

: a turquoise infographic with yellow title in a white box that reads, “Meet Us at the Ask Me Fair” and a yellow diamond in the center with black text that reads, “The Ask Me Fair is a rare and meaningful opportunity to learn through open, respectful conversation. As a parent, I’m grateful my kids can experience firsthand the power of curiosity and connection. Katie, Acton-Boxborough Community Compass.” Black text on the top and bottom reads, “This program is presented by Open Door Theater and Think Outside the Vox, with support from the Mass Cultural Council and Acton-Boxborough Community Compass. Saturday, July 19, 2:30 to 4:30 PM. Sargent Memorial Library. 427 Mass Ave, Boxborough. Free to attend, Registration requested: tinyURL.com/AskMeFair2025 .

16/07/2025

Meet Mona at the Ask Me Fair! This is a Disability Joy event designed for families and open to everyone. Join us on Saturday July 19th at 2:30PM at Sargent Memorial Library for community and conversation. Register at TinyURL.com/AskMeFair2025.

Image Description: a yellow infographic with a white banner at the top and text that reads, “Meet Us at the Ask Me Fair! This program is presented by Open Door Theater and Think Outside the Vox, with support from the Mass Cultural Council and Acton-Boxborough Community Compass .” Inside the turquoise hexagon is Mona’s name and bio: Dr. Mona Minkara is legally blind. She has a bioengineering professor who has traveled the world unassisted using only public transportation, gone on a space flight, advocates for disability, inclusion in space, conducted experiments in zero-gravity, and so much more.” Visual description: a woman wearing a purple and gray patterned hijab and a dark blazer stands outside with trees behind her.

15/07/2025

“I’ve known for a long time that reading stories aids in the development of empathy. We relate to what fictional characters are going through as we follow their journeys, and we grow to better understand and care about them, even if they are different from us. The Ask Me Fair is an experience of true stories, told by real people, and each session with the presenters, like the best stories, ends too quickly!”

This is a Disability Joy event designed for youth and families but open to all ages. Join us on Saturday July 19th at 2:30PM at Sargent Memorial Library for community and conversation. Register at TinyURL.com/AskMeFair2025.

: a turquoise infographic with yellow title in a white box that reads, “Meet Us at the Ask Me Fair” and a yellow diamond in the center with black text that reads, “I come away every year feeling deeply grateful for the opportunity to expand my cultural competency, for a glimpse of what it’s like to navigate life facing obstacles I’ve never had to consider, and for the chance to interact more respectfully with diverse community in which I live.” Alissa, parent and educator. Black text on the top and bottom reads, “This program is presented by Open Door Theater and Think Outside the Vox, with support from the Mass Cultural Council and Acton-Boxborough Community Compass. Saturday, July 19, 2:30 to 4:30 PM. Sargent Memorial Library. 427 Mass Ave, Boxborough. Free to attend, Registration requested: tinyURL.com/AskMeFair2025 .

15/07/2025

Here’s what our returning participants had to say about Ask Me Fair. This is a Disability Joy event designed for youth and families but open to all ages. Join us on Saturday July 19th at 2:30PM at Sargent Memorial Library for community and conversation. Register at TinyURL.com/AskMeFair2025.

: a turquoise infographic with yellow title in a white box that reads, “Meet Us at the Ask Me Fair” and a yellow diamond in the center with black text that reads, “Ask Me Fair is a way to combat ignorance and intolerance using education and exposure.” Zoe, high schooler. Black text on the top and bottom reads, “This program is presented by Open Door Theater and Think Outside the Vox, with support from the Mass Cultural Council and Acton-Boxborough Community Compass. Saturday, July 19, 2:30 to 4:30 PM. Sargent Memorial Library. 427 Mass Ave, Boxborough. Free to attend, Registration requested: tinyURL.com/AskMeFair2025 .

14/07/2025

Meet Jae at the Ask Me Fair! This is a Disability Joy event designed for families and open to everyone. Join us on Saturday July 19th at 2:30PM at Sargent Memorial Library for community and conversation. Register at TinyURL.com/AskMeFair2025.

Image Description: a turquoise infographic with a white banner at the top and text that reads, “Meet Us at the Ask Me Fair! This program is presented by Open Door Theater and Think Outside the Vox, with support from the Mass Cultural Council and Acton-Boxborough Community Compass.” Inside the yellow hexagon is Jae’s name and bio: Jae is a q***r trans, nonbinary, neurodivergent Asian American. Adopted from Southern China and raised in Acton, they are an illustrator, costume designer, actor, diversity and cultural consultant, and advocator for diversity and positive representation of minority groups in the media.” Visual description: Jae has short brown hair and wears a multilayered blue, pink, purple and red top with green vines around their neck and graphic liner style orange and red eye makeup and glitter on their cheeks.

14/07/2025

Meet Via at the Ask Me Fair! This is a Disability Joy event designed for families and open to everyone. Join us on Saturday July 19th at 2:30PM at Sargent Memorial Library for community and conversation. Register at TinyURL.com/AskMeFair2025.

Image Description: a yellow infographic with a white banner at the top and text that reads, “Meet Us at the Ask Me Fair! This program is presented by Open Door Theater and Think Outside the Vox, with support from the Mass Cultural Council and Acton-Boxborough Community Compass .” Inside the turquoise hexagon is Via’s name and bio: Olivia Reinebach is a Hard of Hearing producer, artist and activist with a background in PR, events and accessibility. She is the Marketing and Communications Manager for Think Outside the Vox and presents music shows at the Museum of Science, Boston Planetarium. They identify as a q***r, mixed Latinx and communicates with English and ASL.” Visual description: a short mixed Latinx with olive skin and dark brown curly hair wears a purple Vox shirt and cranberry lipstick, smiling.

14/07/2025

All performances are FREE and outdoors on the Boston Common. All performances have Open Captions - no ticket required, just show up. See you soon!

12/07/2025

Here’s what our returning participants had to say about Ask Me Fair. This is a Disability Joy event designed for youth and families but open to all ages. Join us on Saturday July 19th at 2:30PM at Sargent Memorial Library for community and conversation. Register at TinyURL.com/AskMeFair2025.

: a turquoise infographic with yellow title in a white box that reads, “Meet Us at the Ask Me Fair” and a yellow diamond in the center with black text that reads, “This event is a yearly highlight for us! These engaging speakers use arts & crafts, humor, and even magic tricks to create a super comfortable environment - it’s truly unforgettable. My kids loved it so much, they brought friends the second time around! Jessica, parent of kids ages 7-12.” Black text on the top and bottom reads, “This program is presented by Open Door Theater and Think Outside the Vox, with support from the Mass Cultural Council and Acton-Boxborough Community Compass. Saturday, July 19, 2:30 to 4:30 PM. Sargent Memorial Library. 427 Mass Ave, Boxborough. Free to attend, Registration requested: tinyURL.com/AskMeFair2025 .

12/07/2025

Meet Kwaku at the Ask Me Fair! This is a Disability Joy event designed for families and open to everyone. Join us on Saturday July 19th at 2:30PM at Sargent Memorial Library for community and conversation. Register at TinyURL.com/AskMeFair2025.

Image Description: a turquoise infographic with a white banner at the top and text that reads, “Meet Us at the Ask Me Fair! This program is presented by Open Door Theater and Think Outside the Vox, with support from the Mass Cultural Council and Acton-Boxborough Community Compass.” Inside the yellow hexagon is Kwaku’s name and bio: Kwaku Darko, born in Ghana, is a blind musician and audio describer. A graduate of Berklee College of Music, Kwaku mentors Blind/Low-Vision youth, writes poetry with the Boston Blackseed Writers, and recently performed his Beyond the Blackbox, an all original Afro-fusion/spoken word in a dark black box to educate the audience on blind-centered culture.” Visual description: a dark-skinned African man who stands at 5’8 with an average build, short black hair and short beard that frames his face and chin wears sunglasses, a light linen shirt against a wooden wall.