On Becoming an Apprentice Describer
Hosted by Amy Amantea
Enjoy an open and exploratory conversation with VocalEye’s Apprentice Describer, Conor Wylie. Discover what drew Conor to the art of audio description, what he’s learning, and how his background in theatre, film, and video games informs his approach to accessibility. This is a great opportunity to learn more about the craft of audio description, hear insights from an emerging describer, and ask your own questions about the practice.
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Guest Bio
Conor Wylie is an actor, creator, and director making theatre, film, and video games. His multimedia performance-turned-feature film “K BODY AND MIND” (on which Amy Amantea was a collaborator) won Best Director of a Canadian Feature at the Vancouver Asian Film Festival, and was featured as part of VocalEye’s Almost Live. He co-wrote, cast, and voice directed “1000xRESIST”, a Peabody Award winning indie video game made right here on unceded MST territory, featuring a majority Asian diaspora cast and creative team. He is a member of multimedia collective A Wake of Vultures, artistic associate of Theatre Replacement, and Associate at Playwright’s Theatre Centre. VocalEye audiences might also know him as “Laurie” in the Arts Club Theatre Company’s recent production of “Little Women.” Conor has been fascinated by the practice of audio description since working with Amy and Eileen on “K BODY AND MIND”, and is looking forward to learning more and joining the VocalEye family.
