. OpenSpot Theatre provides accessible theatre experiences for people of all abilities. These sessions will be geared for participants ages eight through adult with a special emphasis benefitting those with developmental disabilities. Through music, dance, and acting taught by trained theatre professionals, participants will explore the therapeutic benefits of theatre.
Founded in 2012 by Katie Mann and Annie Clark, OpenSpot Theatre was created with the idea that performing arts should be accessible to all people. The company quickly expanded throughout Southeast Michigan and now provides opportunities across the United States. OpenSpot Theatre’s mission is “to provide a fun, creative, and inclusive arts experience that is accessible to all people. Through our rehearsal and performance process, students will experience personal affirmation, empowerment, and build important life skills.”
This family-friendly program ends with a free performance for the community in a relaxed and intimate atmosphere in the Performance Studio at The Hawk, the community center for the City of Farmington Hills. This newly renovated, ADA compliant building has flexible seating and an intimate ambience. The parking lot is handicapped-accessible and seating is available for individuals requiring the use of a wheelchair. These qualities make the venue a perfect setting for this adaptive theatrical program.
Beginning February 2, 2024, the program will run for six one-hour sessions on Thursday evenings from 6-7PM. Each session is taught by a theatre professional provided by OpenSpot Theatre.
Funding for this program was provided by Michigan Humanities – Arts and Humanities Touring Grant. Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this program do not necessarily represent those of Michigan Humanities or the aforementioned entities
