The following is a directory of theatre companies with performers with disabilities.
The directory is provided for informational purposes only and does not denote an endorsement by the National Arts and Disability Center.
We found 34 record(s).
Amaryllis Theatre Company
2030 Sansom Street, 3rd Floor
Philadelphia,
PA
19103 Phone: (215) 564-2431 Fax: (215) 717-2174 Email:info@amaryllistheatre.org Internet:http://www.amaryllistheatre.org Description:Amaryllis Theatre Company is the VSAarts affiliate of VSAarts International, working to create programs to include all people in the arts. Amaryllis is a professional company producing new forms of theatre to encourage a richer sense of community by bringing artists and audiences from the most diverse community spectrum possible. We provide a wide range of services including audio description, ADA consultancy, captioning and ASL services and other forms of access for the arts.
Changing Perceptions
CRE Outreach
11777 San Vicente Blvd., Suite 502
Los Angeles ,
CA
90049 Phone: (310)428-4696 Email:cre@cretheatre.com Internet:http://www.creoutreach.org Description: From learning their lines through tape recordings to choreographed blocking, members of Changing Perceptions show the public anything is possible. In the daily struggles facing the visually impaired, this program offers an opportunity for participants to express themselves and use their creativity to rise above their disability. Changing Perceptions currently creates and performs 2-3 original plays per year.
Climb Theatre
6415 Carmen Ave. East
Inver Grove Heights,
MN
55076 Phone: (800) 767-9660 Fax: (651) 453-9274 Email:mail@climb.org Internet:http://www.climb.org Description:CLIMB Theatre was founded in 1975 by Peg Wetli to give persons with disabilities access to theatre arts. CLIMB's purpose was to create unique theatrical experiences that allowed persons with even very severe mental and physical disabilities to use their imaginations, exercise their creativity, and become involved in plays, characters and improvisation. The result of creating theatre for very specific and atypical audiences was the development of a very specific artistic process which we call Instructive Theatre. Since that time, they have evolved from a theatre company for persons with disabilities to a theatre company that uses drama techniques to teach life skills to all children. CLIMB is a "theatre on wheels". Their plays and classes focus on socially important issues such as violence prevention, substance abuse prevention, sexual harassment, conflict resolution, resiliency, gender differences, diversity, ecology and more.
Conejo Theatre for Everyone-Conejo Recreation and Park District
Hillcrest Center for the Arts
403 W. Hillcrest Dr
Thousand Oaks,
CA
91360 Phone: (805) 495-6471 TDD: (805) 497-3199 Fax: (805) 370-1341 Email:parks@crpd.org Internet:http://www.crpd.org Description:Conejo Theatre for Everyone is a theatre company comprised of actors with and without disabilities, in collaboration with the award winning Young Artist's Ensemble. Auditioned and selected actors are offered the assistance of Therapeutic Recreation staff as they work with director, music director, choreographer and fellow actors toward a full scale production offered to the general public.
Delaware Theatre Company
200 Water Street
Wilmington,
DE
19801-5048 Phone: (302) 594-1104 Fax: (302) 594-1107 Email:dtc@delawaretheatre.org Internet:http://www.delawaretheatre.org/index.html Description:Delaware Theatre Company conducts acting classes for people with mental and physical disabilities, a theater residency for chronically ill youth, and playwriting workshops for children in group homes. They have also produced a video with VSA Delaware, Taking Risks, which features one of their arts programs with students from the John, G. Leach School.
Dionysus Theatre, Inc.
5300 North Braeswood #226
Houston,
TX
77096 Phone: (713) 728-0041 Fax: (713) 779-7483 Email:deb@dionysustheatre.org Internet:http://www.dionysustheatre.org Description:Dionysus Theatre is a non profit organization bringing the theatre experience to actors with disabilities and those that are non -disabled together using the theatre as our creative venue. Breaking down barriers through our main stage shows, Youth theatre, touring troupe and classes. We "change lives...one act at a time."
Diversity Theater
1120 Nancy Street
Bloomington,
IN
47401 Phone: (812) 336-3198 Email:hellera@indiana.edu Description:Diversity Theatre is a volunteer theatre company that exists to increase the awareness of disability and minority issues. The company takes an advocacy position to dispel myths about minority members, promoting their full participation in society. Diversity Theatre is especially for people who represent various minorities, including persons with disabilities and also those with professional and personal interests in minority issues. The company presents dramatic material based on real life experiences of people who have disabilities or are members of other minority groups.
Encore Studio for the Performing Arts
1480 Martin Street
Madison,
WI
53713 Phone: (608)255-0310 Email:info@encorestudio.org Internet:http://www.encorestudio.org Description:Encore Studio for the Performing Arts is a professional theatre company for people with disabilities and has been in existence since September of 2000. Encore offers an innovative, inclusive and professional environment where all people work together in the pursuit of artistic and theatrical excellence. Encore Studio for the Performing Arts is WisconsinÕs only professional repertory theatre company for people with disabilities.
Graeae Theatre Company
LVS Resource Centre
356 Holloway Road
London,
INT
N7 6PA Phone: 020 7700 2455 Fax: 020 7609 7324 Email:info@graeae.org Internet:http://www.graeae.org Description:Established in 1980 by Nabil Shaban and Richard Tomlinson, Graeae is Britain's leading theatre company of people with physical and sensory impairments. Funded by the Arts Council of England, London Arts and the Association of London Government, Graeae tours nationally twice a year and sometimes internationally with imaginative and exciting productions of both classic and newly-commissioned theatre. Graeae aims to redress the exclusion of people with physical and sensory impairments from performance and is concerned with developing high quality, genuinely pioneering theatre in both its aesthetic and content.
Guthrie Theater
818 South 2nd Street
Minneapolis,
MN
55415 Phone: (612) 225-6000 Fax: (612) 225-6004 Internet:http://www.guthrietheater.org Description:The Guthrie Theater performs classic plays in rotating repertory with a resident acting company. The Guthrie Theater is wheelchair accessible and offers American Sign Language interpretation, assistive listening system, audio description, Braille and large print programs magazines and brochures, and 2.8X magnification sport glasses. The theater has trained audio describers and supplies smaller arts organizations with the technology needed to provide audio description to visually impaired patrons.
Heart n Soul
The Albany Theatre
The Deptford Albany, Douglas Way
London, United Kingdom ,
INT
SE8 4AG Phone: 020 8694 1632 Fax: 020 86941532 Email:info@heartnsoul.co.uk Internet:http://www.heartnsoul.co.uk/ Description:Founded in 1986 and based at The Albany Theatre in London, Heart 'n Soul is a dynamic arts organization offering a whole range of opportunities to people with learning disabilities. The organization has pioneered an original and innovative way of working, using contemporary music and club culture as it's reference point. Heart 'n Soul provides an inter-related program of activities which include, international touring, performance companies, clubs, training, residencies, and an extensive program of workshops. Heart 'n Soul has developed in a natural way and is driven by the creative energy and shared vision of its members, and the arts and technical specialists who work in partnership with them.
Imagination Stage
4908 Auburn Ave.
Bethesda,
MD
20814 Phone: 301-961-6060 Fax: 301-718-9526 Email:info@imaginationstage.org Internet:http://www.imaginationstage.org Description:Imagination Stage produces theatre and arts education programs which nurture, challenge, and empower young people of all abilities. Their season of professional shows for families and year round classes and outreach programs are informed by a by their mission to make the arts inclusive and accessible to all students, staff, patrons, professional artists and visitors. Within the Access program, Imagination Stage staff members work with students and their caregivers to identify and provide the most successful scenario for each student – whether in a general classroom setting with reasonable and appropriate supports or in a specialized Access class. Access program classes are for children age 1 – 21. Arts Access provides theatre classes for students with cognitirve, physical, or psychological disabilities. Deaf Access provides theatre classes for deaf and hard-of-hearing students.
MAPCL Stage Door
Heritage Hall - Rear Basement
3102 Main Street
Vancouver,
INT
BC VST 3G7 Phone: (604) 872-1252 Fax: (604) 872-1287 Email:info@mapcl.org Internet:http://www.stagedoor.bc.ca Description:MAPCL Stage Door is a troupe of mentally challenged actors who perform improv sketches and comedy in schools and festivals. Their aim is to let their audiences in on the fun and to make them aware of the unique talents of people with developmental disabilities.
Moomstheatre
Olof Palmes Plats 1
214 44 Malmo
Malmo, Sweden,
INT
212 29 Phone: +46-40-218500 Email:kjell@moomsteatern.com Internet:http://www.moomsteatern.com Description:Founded in 1987, the Moomstheatre is since 2005 transformed into an integrated theatre based on fully professional actors with intellectual disabilities. These actors are employed above union wages, educated at the national theatre university and members of the actors union. The theatre is supported by national, regional and local governments. The Moomstheatre produces 3 – 4 new productions per year, performing more than 100 times per year. Tours nationally and internationally.
National Theatre of the Deaf
139 North Main St.
West Hartford,
CT
06107 Phone: (860) 236-4193 Fax: (860) 236-4163 Email:ntd-info@ntd.org Internet:www.ntd.org Description:The National Theatre of the Deaf is a touring ensemble including deaf and heafing actors whose mission is to spread deaf awareness and culture through its performances
No Strings Attached Theatre of Disability
66 Nelson Street
Stepney S. Australia,
INT
5069 Phone: 08 8363 5970 Email:pj@nostringsattached.org.au Internet:http://www.nostringsattached.org.au Description: No Strings Attached Theatre of Disability is a community-based theatre company of people with physical, intellectual or psychiatric disabilities who participate in a full range of dramatic activities on stage, off stage, or back stage and in the office.
Open Circle
500 King Farm Blvd.
Rockville,
MD
20850 Phone: (240) 683-8934 Email:director@opencircletheatre.org Internet:http://www.opencircletheatre.org/index.htm Description: Open Circle Theatre (OCT) is Washington DC’s first professional theatre dedicated to producing professional productions that integrate the considerable talents of artists with disabilities. OCT was formed by a group of people with and without disabilities, who possess professional theater experience, love of the theater, and a commitment to full access for all persons in every opportunity our community has to offer.
PHAMALy
P.O. Box 44216
Denver,
CO
80201 Phone: (303) 575-0005 Email:info@phamaly.org Internet:http://www.phamaly.org/ Description:Phamaly is a theatre group and touring company that enables physically challenged performers to showcase their talents and abilities and to make the performing arts more accessible to everyone. Phamaly is dedicated to producing traditional theater in nontraditional ways.
Playhouse on the Square
Overton Square
51 S. Cooper
Memphis,
TN
38104 Phone: (901) 725-0776 Fax: (901) 272-7530 Email:info@playhouseonthesquare.org Internet:http://www.playhouseonthesquare.org Description:The Playhouse on the square is a professional theatre company that offers a variety of programs. One such program is "Show of Hands", a troupe of both hearing and deaf/hard-of-hearing performers who perform for audiences throughout the region.
Renegade Garage Players
16 Springfield Pike
Cincinnati ,
OH
45215 Phone: (513) 328-6300 Email:info@rgplayers.org Internet:http://www.rgplayers.org Description:The Renegade Garage Players involves people with and without disabilities in theatre. The group usually sponsors five plays a year and several educational theatre opportunities.
Special Gifts Theatre, Inc. (SGT)
P.O. Box 2231
Northbrook,
IL
60065 Phone: (847) 564-7704 Fax: (847) 564-7701 Email: SpecialGiftsT@aol.com Internet: http://www.specialgiftstheatre.com Description:Special Gifts Theatre provides children and teens with special needs (physical, cognitive, social, emotional and learning) a unique, creative drama experience enabling personal growth while breaking down stereotypes related to disabilities within the community at large. We help our students develop, grow and blossom through a unique combination of classroom experiences, therapeutic intervention, theatrical training and performance experience. Each student with special needs is teamed up (one-on-one) with a normally developing peer mentor, who is with them throughout the performance season. Together, the kids build strong friendships and learn how to celebrate differences.
StopGAP Dance Company
Farnham Malting
Bridge Square
Farnham, Surrey,
INT
Gu9 7QR Phone: +44(0) 1252 745 443 Email:vicki@stopgap.uk.com Internet:http://www.stopgap.uk.com Description:StopGAP works hard to raise the profile of integrated dance within the community, providing dance opportunities for people who would not easily find access to dance. One of their primary objectives is to contribute to the debate of valuing individuals for their skills and abilities and challenge the participants and spectators preconceptions. Their experienced workshop leaders have taught dance to a broad cross section of the community.
The Children's Theatre Company
2400 Third Ave. South
Minneapolis,
MN
55404 Phone: (612) 874-0500 Fax: (612) 874-8119 Email:info@childrenstheatre.org Internet:http://www.childrenstheatre.org Description:Children's Theatre Company is a theatre for young people and their families that is rooted in the belief that early experiences with the arts will have a profound effect on children's participation in the cultural life of their communities. The theatre provides wheelchair seating, infrared listening systems, and designated performances interpreted in ASL and Audio Described.
Operating independently out of the Jewish Community Center's
JoeFrankTheatre, 5601 South Braeswood, Houston, Dionysus Theatre
breaks down stereotypes and barriers surrounding those with disabilities.
Audience members and actors alike are transformed through
this extraordinary theater experience. By performing quality works
featuring messages of acceptance and respect for all individuals, Dionysus
Theatre demonstrates the positive impact of inclusion.
The Short Center Repertory
Developmental Disabilities Service Organization
1250 Sutterville Road
Sacramento,
CA
95822 Phone: (916) 456-5166 TDD: (916) 737-2709 Fax: (916) 456-5227 Email:ddso@ddso.org Internet:http://www.ddso.org Description:The Short Center Repertory Company is a touring company of adult actors with developmental disabilities. Short Center Repertory has presented classical and modern works with a fresh view since 1988. A repertory is maintained for touring, and a new production is mounted locally each year. An alternative American Sign Language version is prepared of each play which fully integrates ASL interpreters into the development of the stage action.
Theater Breaking Through Barriers
306 W. 18th Street, #3A
New York,
NY
10011 Phone: (212) 243-4337 Fax: (212) 243-4337 Email:gar@nyc.rr.com Internet:http://www.tbtb.org Description:
Theatre by the Blind is an integrated company of blind and sighted artists dedicated to finding, developing, and exhibiting the talents of theater artists who are visually impaired. They are also in the process of expanding to include performers with other disabilities.
Theatre Development Fund
520 Eighth Avenue Ste 801
New York ,
NY
10018-6507 Phone: (212) 912-9770 x 801 or 802 Fax: (212) 768-1563 Email:tap@tdf.org Internet:http://www.tdf.org Description:Theatre Development Fund is the largest nonprofit service agency for the performing arts in the nation. Its mission is to foster works of artistic merit by supporting new productions and to broaden audiences. The fund offers a discount ticket program to bring the theatre to those who ordinarily could not afford attendance.
Theatre in Motion Inc.
245 Livingston Ave.
New Providence,
NJ
07974 Phone: (888) 573-7554 Fax: (908) 464-0110 Email:LFanelli@theatreinmotion.com Internet:http://www.theatreinmotion.com Description:The mission of Theatre in Motion (a non-profit organization) is to promote, through the medium of participatory educational theatre, (A) racial harmony (B) multiculturalism (C) artists with and without disabilities serving all types of populations. Also included are Arts infused into the curriculum and Arts Basic to Education, once again, promoted via original, educational theatre productions and non-traditional casting. Theatre in Motion currently features 3 original musical plays and 2 Arts-in-Education, Multiple Intelligences workshop formats for students and educators. The highly acclaimed musical soundtracks to Theatre in Motion's Off Broadway shows, "Disabled, Empowered, and Proud" and "New York Toy Stories" are now available on CD.
Theatrical Company of the Blind and Visually Impaired
Dramski Studio Slijepih I Slabovidnih
10000 Zagreb
Coatia,
INT
Senoina 32 Phone: 385 1 4812502 Fax: 385 1 4840091 Email:teatar-slijepih@zg.htnet.hr Internet:http://www.croatianhistory.net/etf/blind.html Description:Founded in 1948, this company has performed over 2000 performances, typically 60 performances a year. They have numerous domestic and foreign pieces in their repertoire and overall prefer to do comedies. They describe themselves as an amateur group of performers however use well known Directors to guide their theatrical group. "New Life" - is part of the "Croatian Association of the Blind People" holds its own professional theatre room - which also proves its long acting tradition.
Triumvirate Pi Theatre Company
P.O. Box 1452
Culver City,
CA
90232 Phone: (310) 836-2961 Email:triumviratepi@earthlink.net Internet:http://www.tri-pi.org Description:Triumvirate Pi Theatre Company is a nonprofit playwrights collective and producing organization which seeks to bring together artists and audiences from all of LA's diverse communities to create and experience provocative live theatre that encourages understanding and breaks down perceived barriers of race, gender, and disability.
Tyst Teater (Silent Theatre)
S 145 83 Norsborg
Norsborg,
INT
Phone: 46 8 531 99 100 Fax: 46 8 531 830 12 Email:info@riksteatern.se Internet:http://www.riksteatern.se/ Description:Silent Theatre performs professional theatre in sign language for deaf and hearing. The repertoire includes classic plays, modern drama and plays for children. Since 1977 Silent Theatre is part of the within The Swedish National Touring Theatre, Riksteatern. Apart from productions and tours, Tyst Theatre also does youth and education and international work. The work is national and global.
Unlimited Potential Theatre Company
703 Jersey Ave.
New Brunswick,
NJ
08901 Phone: (732) 745-3885 TDD: (732) 745-3913 Fax: (732) 745-4524 Email:info@vsanj.org Internet:http://www.vsanj.org Description:Founded in 1988 by VSA arts of New Jersey, the Unlimited Potential Theatre Company integrates the talents of actors with and without disabilities. Performances are all fully accessible for both audience and cast members, with accommodations made to encourage the participation of all who are interested.
Visible Theatre
P.O. Box 1110
New York,
NY
10159-1110 Phone: (212) 615-3199 Email:Desk@visibletheatre.org Internet:http://www.visibletheatre.org Description:Visible Theater Inc., is a NYC- based nonprofit professional theatre company dedicated to promoting social justice through the production of new plays. All of Visible Theatre's projects bring voice and visibility to disempowered populations. The educational wing of Visible Theatre - True Story Project- teaches the craft of acting and original performance to adults with disabilities. The True Story Project is presently developing its second original production, Landscapes, written and performed by adults with disabilities.
Wild Swan Theater
410 South Maple Road
Ann Harbor,
MI
48103 Phone: (734) 995-0530 Fax: (734) 668-7292 Email:wildswan@wildswantheater.org Internet:http://www.wildswantheater.org Description:Wild Swan Theater produces professional theater for families and young people of the highest artistic quality and makes theater accessible to low income, minority, and disabled children through low ticket prices and innovative outreach programs. Since its inception, the company has performed for over 1,000,000 children throughout Michigan in performances at theatres, museums, and public libraries, and in performances, residencies, and workshops at schools and hospitals. All productions are performed in American Sign Language as well as spoken English. Audience members who are blind are invited backstage before performances to feel specially constructed puppets, masks, and props that provide key information through touch that other audience members receive through sight. Performances of all productions are also audio described for patrons who are blind.