Inclusive Theatre Companies
For individuals with cognitive and/or physical disabilties
Inclusive Theatre Company Schedule for 2007/2008:
About Inclusive Theatre Companies
About Scripted Companies
The companies are directed by trained theatre professionals. An original script is developed during the rehearsal process through improvisation techniques. A play is scripted and then blocked, memorized by the actors and performed for the public. The final production is designed to showcase each actor’s unique talents.
Each company will be limited to 15 people. Actors who are between the Gaithersburg location and Silver Spring location are urged to join the Silver Spring company.
Inclusive Theatre Companies require an audition in order to participate.
What is required at auditions?
Actors will be expected to prepare a short piece. This can be a song, a poem, a monologue or a dance. The directors may also lead some acting or movement exercises for the group.
return to topArlington VA Company (Adult)
The 2007-2008 season of Arlington Inclusive Theatre Company presented Trouble at the No-Way Chalet in March.
Directed and scripted by Patricia Woolsey.
Audiences enjoyed this farcical comedy about the zany antics of the staff and guests at the very troubled hotel, the No-Way Chalet. view photo gallery » read Sun Gazette article »
Auditions for the 2008-2009 season will be held in September of 2008. Details TBA.
Adult Inclusive Theatre Classes are being offered at the Lee Community Center. Click here to find out more. Any actors interested in performing in the Inclusive Companies are strongly encouraged to take this class.
Read the Sun Gazette review of Trouble at the No-Way Chalet
Read about the Arlington Inclusive Company's 2006-07 production That Thing Called Love!
return to topSilver Spring MD Company (Adult)
Mission: Environment
Directed and Scripted by Emilia O'Connor
Audiences enjoyed this May 2008 environmentally-friendly production.
view photo gallery » read The Gazette review »
Adult Inclusive Theatre Classes are being offered at the Round House Theatre Education Center. Click here to find out more. Any actors interested in performing in the Inclusive Companies are strongly encouraged to take this class.
Read The Gazette's review of Mission: Environment. [6th paragraph from top]
Read about the Silver Spring Inclusive Company's 2006-07 production Lost in a Dream at the Super Hero Diner.
return to topGaithersburg MD Companies (Adult)
Present the double bill The Curious Quest and Fast Times at the Woolsey High Breakfast Club. view flyer »
The Curious Quest
Directed and scripted by Sally Kinka
Follow the journey of some intrepid treasure seekers as they cross the globe to fulfill their own desires as well as those of the questionable eccentrics who sent them on this dangerous, fun-filled musical adventure.
Fast Times at the Woolsey High Breakfast Club: A High School Mystery
Directed and scripted by Nicolette Stearns
Travel back to the 1980's as beach week approaches! Graduation is just a few days away and someone puts graffiti on the school! Was it the cheerleaders? The Punks? Who did it and why? Come find out in this entertaining mystery play complete with original music and dance.
Fun for the entire family!
Performances: June 20 - 22 and 27 - 29, 2008. view flyer »
Performance Times: Fridays at 7:30 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m.
Tickets: $12 / $10 City of Gaithersburg Residents. Call The Arts Barn at 301-258-6394. Reservations recommended.
| Performance Location: | The Arts Barn view directions 311 Kent Square Road Gaithersburg, MD 20878 |
Press Highlights: The Gaithersburg Inclusive Theater Co. was featured on WUSA Channel 9 News. Read the full article or view the segment below...
Read about the Gaithersburg Inclusive Companies' 2006-07 productions Saving the Starlight and Return to the Starlight.
return to topPlayback Theatre Company (Adult)
It is our intention to offer Playback Theatre Workshops and a Playback Performing Company in the future. Keep checking back for more details.
About Playback Theatre
Ensemble members perform unscripted original works incorporating storytelling, improvisation, music and movement. Each performance is different, as audience members are invited to “tell us your stories”, which the ensemble acts out.
Company members who are eligible will be welcomed to participate in both a scripted company and the Playback Theatre company. No memorization of lines is necessary for Playback Theatre but attentive listening and improvisational skills are essential.
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