U of T alumnus who advocates for actors with disabilities featured on CBC's The National
Published: August 13, 2019
University of Toronto alumnus George Alevizos wants to ensure actors with disabilities are supported and represented in the Canadian entertainment industry.
Alevizos, who uses a wheelchair, is working with ACTRA, the Canadian actors’ union, to audit the accessibility of casting facilities in Toronto.
His efforts were highlighted , which looked at how the entertainment industry is becoming more inclusive – particularly for people with disabilities.
Read more about U of T alumnus George Alevizos
A recent graduate of theatre and drama studies – a joint program between U of T Mississauga and Sheridan College – Alevizos has found success on screen with appearances in Star Trek: Discovery and a starring role in a Hallmark commercial.
"I feel like the more representation we see, the more willing people are to go out and work on their craft,” Alevizos .
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