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Theatre for All with Mayor Saffo
Welcome!
Welcome to Theatre for All, where our mission is to empower individuals with disabilities, nurture community connections, and overturn stereotypes through performing arts.
Our programs include theatrical companies, dance, choir, school outreach, leadership training, and summer camps. We ensure that everyone can experience the magic of the arts.
December 12 & 13
More Than Words
This incredibly imaginative show explores communication between two children (and their parents) that goes beyond spoken language, including facial expression, body language, touch, atmosphere, color, and more. American Sign Language is included as an integral facet of the show throughout. Expect a visually stunning and whimsical performance crafted to entertain all ages.
Like all Theatre for All plays, More Than Words is an original production performed by Wilmington actors with disabilities.
Friday, December 12 at 7:00 pm: $25 adults/$10 youth This performance includes complimentary nibbles, drinks, and choir performance in the lobby
Saturday, December 13 at 2:00 pm: Pay-What-You-Can $5 Minimum Donation
Performances are at the Hannah Block Community Arts Center, 120 S. 2nd Street, Wilmington, NC 28401
We are grateful to Women's Impact Network of New Hanover County for supporting this show!
We made it to Thalian Hall!
What an amazing show we had at Wilmington's jewel, Thalian Hall!
In May 2025, we kicked off Theatre for All's 11th year with our biggest performance yet, The First Day of Spring. Performers from the Wilmington Symphony Youth Orchestras joined us, making this an extra special milestone.
More than 1200 people experienced original music from the Ugly Bug Band, dancing bees and butterflies, and classic Theatre for All whimsy. We couldn't have done it without the support of The Landfall Foundation, Unity Auto Group, Southern States Chemical, and many others (see below). Thank you! We can't wait for the next one!
Sponsors, Grantors, & Partners
Support and collaboration are cornerstones of Theatre for All's success. We deeply appreciate organizations, businesses, and individuals who support our mission with grants, sponsorships, rehearsal space, theatre goods, and effort.
Together, we make the extraordinary possible.
Welcome to Theatre for All: Where You Belong
Empowerment
We empower individuals to overcome limitations and shine as stars on and off the stage.
Creativity
We nurture artistic innovation and creativity in all that we do.
Inclusivity
We celebrate and embrace everyone's unique abilities.
Anna DeSanctis, Performer
"Hi my name is Anna DeSanctis. I’m one of the original members of the company. In my free time I take dance, I’m a special Olympics athlete, I cheerlead for the New Hanover Special Olympics shining stars, I bowl, spending time with my friends both at theater and outside. What theater for all means to me is: Family, Acceptance, Creativity. A place where I’m not afraid to just be myself."
Theatre For All Companies
Theatre for All explores a wide range of artistic and theatrical mediums
through our four dynamic companies:
Our approach encourages members to explore different creative facets by seamlessly transitioning between our Academy Company and Performance Company within a single year. Additionally, we have TFADC for those who love to dance, and Choir, for the singers. All TFA companies have a limited capacity but we are constantly expanding, so if you were born to perform and are ready to dedicate your time to your art, you've found your people. Reach out to find out more about joining the TFA theatre family!
Jeremy Vest, Performer
"Hi, I am Jeremy Vest. I am 32 years old. I am an actor and musician. I have acted in a few films and play drums in the Cape Fear Community College jazz band. I have Williams Syndrome. I love being a part of Theatre for All."
Theatre for All celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2024! A huge thank you to our amazing sponsors, dedicated volunteers, and talented performers for making this milestone possible.
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Like every theatre company, Theatre For All relies on the dedication of our performers to create beautiful, high quality theatre. Joining TFA means you have a passion for the arts and we ask for your unwavering dedication. We believe in the transformative power of the performing arts and our vast TFA village experiences this every day. If you were born to perform, join us in reframing both the face of theatre and outdated perceptions about people with disabilities.