RespectAbility Entertainment Professionals Lab 2024
Johnny Bauers
Johnny Bauers is a writer and townie from Jersey City, New Jersey. He graduated from NYU’s Dramatic Writing program and has written for publications like The Onion and The New Yorker. His father is a jazz musician, and his mother was an Irish immigrant and Medicare advocate. If he had followed in their footsteps, he’d make Irish jazz (the worst genre of music ever).
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After an extensive search and interview process, 25 individuals were invited to participate in the Virtual Cohort of RespectAbility’s 2024 Entertainment Lab taking place May 7 – September 24, 2024. This 5-month Lab aims to develop and elevate the talent pipeline of disabled entertainment professionals working behind-the-scenes in television, film, and streaming, while connecting them with industry professionals and creatives. Participants include people with physical, cognitive, sensory, mental health, and other disabilities ranging in age from people in their 20’s through their 60’s. The Lab is a recipient of The Roddenberry Foundation Impact Award.
