EPIC Players Will Present Neuro-inclusive INTO THE WOODS at A.R.T./New York Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jun 5, 2023
This June, EPIC Players will dazzle audiences with theatrical magic and more with its mainstage production of Into the Woods, a show filled with fairy tales, enchantments, imagination, fanciful beings and valuable moral lessons. It's also EPIC's most inclusive production to date, featuring artists from the Neurodiverse, Deaf, Disabled, Blind and Trans/LGBTQ+ community.
EPIC Players and Broadway Stars to Sing Together On Stage at 54 Below for World Autism Day on Sunday
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 1, 2023
This Sunday, April 2 – World Autism Day – the theater company will present a one-night-only, neuro-inclusive cabaret, EPIC Sings for Autism: Let's Duet. Audiences can expect a celebration of neuro-diversity in the arts community with inclusive renditions of iconic medleys, trios and duets from musicals such as Waitress and Into The Woods, as well as a Disney medley and much more.
EPIC Players Presents EPIC HEROES At Lincoln Center
by Stephi Wild - Mar 21, 2022
Celebrating five years of success providing opportunities for performers with developmental disabilities to represent themselves on stage and screen, EPIC Players will mark this year's World Autism Day by presenting EPIC Heroes: Live at Lincoln Center. A Cabaret Benefit and Anniversary Celebration at the Stanley Kaplan Penthouse at Lincoln Center on Saturday, April 2.
Derek Klena, DeAnne Stewart & More to Join EPIC HEROES Benefit
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 17, 2022
EPIC Players will mark this year's World Autism Day by presenting EPIC Heroes: Live at Lincoln Center. A Cabaret Benefit and Anniversary Celebration at the Stanley Kaplan Penthouse at Lincoln Center on Saturday, April 2.
GAAR/The Mirror Theater To Produce King Midas-Themed Play HANDS OF LIGHT on Zoom
by Stephi Wild - Aug 6, 2020
Pomerance play, 'Hands of Light', A Modern Day King Midas play, will be produced as a virtual play on Zoom by an international cast and Vermonters , including actors from: First Nation, UK, Italian, German, Los Angeles, NY and local Vermont talent.
VIDEO: Broadway Partners with Believe NYC for ARTS FOR AUTISM 2018
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 10, 2018
Believe NYC and Educational Travel Adventures have announced details for this year's Arts for Autism concert. The concert will take place Monday, June 25, 2018 at 7:30pm in the Gershwin Theatre, home to Broadway's production of Wicked. Dozens of Broadway actors will join young performing arts students to celebrate the power of the arts as they raise awareness and acceptance for the needs of people with autism and their families. Tickets can be purchased at www.artsforautism.net. 100% of ticket sales will be donated to Autism Speaks.
Photo Flash: A Class Act NY Presents MY FAVORITE THINGS Charity Cabaret
by BWW News Desk - Mar 17, 2017
On Monday, March 13, 2017, A Class Act NY, the award-winning acting studio for kids and teens, proudly presented the 'MY FAVORITE THINGS' Cabaret at the historic Triad Theatre. Talented young singers, ages 7-18, presented songs from their favorite Broadway musicals. A portion of the proceeds were donated to The enCourage Kids Foundation, a charity that encourages all kids facing health challenges to be carefree kids. Scroll down for photos!