Theater for creative people
with intellectual and developmental disabilities
“This is what theater is truly meant to be — a time to cheer one another for taking a chance and sharing their talent and joy."
—Big Heart Audience Member
Get involved with Big Heart Theater!
Must be 16+ years old and have IDD. All programming is FREE!
Volunteer onstage, backstage, or as an usher or box office assistant.
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Click on the pictures below to learn more about Big Heart Theater!
Madre habla de la experiencia de su hijo
Jason Carter & his family talk about working with Lisa
Interview with actor Alex Zuniga-Lettieri about Pineapple Island
“Únase a nosotros en el programa de teatro. Conocemos a muchos amigos. Mis padres ven el espectáculo y están orgullosos de mí. Es muy divertido.“
— Efrain, Actor
“Sally has really gained confidence. You guys expect so much from her that it makes her produce it. She is accepted in all ways. Working with her peers is challenging so she’s learned new social skills, and everyone respects and cheers each other. This is her favorite activity.”
— Parent of Sally, Actress (pictured)
Director Lisa Schmidt explains the rehearsal process
Spotlight Theater — the model for Big Heart Theater
Documentary film trailer about Spotlight — the model for Big Heart Theater