AWB has reached a milestone of twenty years of providing theatre arts to people of all ages with physical disabilities. Our organization provides much more than the performing arts – it most importantly also provides a sense of community where friendships are made between actors, families, and staff.

Since the start of 2024, Acting Without Boundaries launched AWB Connects. The program was launched with a focus around community-building and arts exploration. Through Connects, we host weekly virtual get-togethers called TGIF Socials where actors are able to check in with fellow actors and friends. Additionally, through these weekly zoom check-ins, AWB hosts influential and inspiring guest speakers to facilitate discussion with our actors through our TGIF Social: Guest Speaker Sessions. We also host a party for every occasion like Halloween, Valentine’s Day, etc. and plan field trips, workshops, get-togethers and more.

The program is not only fun and beneficial for the actors but is also beneficial for parents and families as we cultivate a space for caregivers through our Parent Resource Group (PRG) led by AWB’s Musical Director, Maria Ceferatti to congregate and explore their options as parents.

Often, living with a disability can be isolating, but the goal of Connects strives to elevate that need by providing social opportunities and a safe space for participants to explore.