"Producing through a Neurodivergent Lense" Workshop and Conversation on Accessible Producing in the Performing Arts
- Date: 16.08.2025
- Location: HAU2 Studio, Hallesches Ufer 34, 10963 Berlin
- 11:00 Soft Arrival
- 11:30–13:00 Workshop incl. breaks
- 13:00 Optional lunch together at WAU
This informal workshop explores what ‘producing’ actually means in the context of dance and the performing arts – and how production processes can be made more inclusive and accessible. Participants can expect open conversations, practical tips and useful templates.
The workshop is especially intended for self-producing artists, emerging producers and experienced producers who are interested in access-based approaches and who identify as disabled or neurodivergent.
The workshop is led by Treacle Holasz (she/her) – a neurodivergent producer based in London. Treacle works freelance as a producer across dance, theatre, contemporary circus, exhibitions, and live events,and is in Berlin with the production “I am rooted but I flow” as part of Tanz im August 2025.
What does the workshop include?
- An introduction: What does a producer actually do?
- Shaping communication through a neurodivergent lens
- Access Riders – templates, what to include, how to share and implement them
- Budgeting with accessibility in mind – real-world examples from Treacle and her clients
- Building access into the production – touring logistics: timelines, easy-to-read templates, responsibilities
- Open discussions and Q&A
- Optional: Networking lunch
The workshop topics will be explored through a gentle interaction between participants and the workshop facilitator, following this structure:
- Definition, input, and examples provided by Treacle Holasz
- Discussion and exchange in pairs or small groups, sketching out helpful approaches for a template
As a result, all aspects of the workshop involve active listening, hands-on engagement and mutual exchange.
The workshop will take place on 16.8.2025 from 11:30 to 13:00 in the HAU2 Studio, Hallesches Ufer 34, 10963 Berlin, and will be held in spoken English. Soft arrival starts at 11:00. An optional lunch together at WAU will follow.
HAU2 Studio is a relaxed space with a variety of seating options including chairs, beanbags, and yoga mats. Just outside the studio is a quieter area with eye masks, headphones and stimming toys. The space is movement-friendly – all forms of movement are welcome. There will be regular breaks. The studio is accessible via elevator.
For detailed access information, please contact Alina Lauer (she/no pronouns) at: access@tanzimaugust.de
To register for the workshop, please fill out this form. Registration is open until 6.8.
In cooperation with Making a Difference.
TreacleHolasz works both freelance and within teams at larger organisations – including The Place (theatre and outreach teams), the ArtsCross International Arts Festival in collaboration with Middlesex University, Hackney Showroom (productions and family programming), and the Royal Opera House reopening in 2018–19, where she produced and programmed public festivals and events. Since 2019, she has been freelancing in consulting, programming, and creative producing – supporting both large institutions and independent projects or solo artists. On average, she manages 5–7 projects simultaneously. Treacle is passionate about supporting artists and organisations in creating creative spaces that are welcoming to people who don’t feel represented in the traditional arts world or who haven’t had natural access to creative industries.
More about her work and clients can be found at: www.treaclemakes.com/clients
To download the workshop description as a PDF, click here.
