Unified Theater: The Beat Goes On

Sunday March 30

Other dates...

5:30 PM  –  7:00 PM

Unified Theater Presents: The Beat Goes On - a Tribute to the '60s & '70s
 
Designed for adults with cognitive and developmental disabilities and/or ASD to express themselves through theater. We will meet weekly and experience firsthand what goes into creating and performing a "from scratch" production! Throughout the weeks of production, we will explore different themes of acceptance, joy and self-advocacy while working on social and collaborative skills.
 
We welcome students of all ability levels ages 16+. The Hopkinton Center for the Arts is a fully accessible property, therefore students with all levels of mobility are welcome and encouraged to join this program.

FIRST DAY - Sunday March 30th 5:30 - 7 pm

Sunday, April 6th - 4-5pm

Sunday, April 13th - 5:30-7pm

NO REHEARSAL ON EASTER

Sunday, April 27th - 5:30-7pm 

Sunday, May 4th - 5:30-7pm 

Sunday, May 11th - 5:30-7pm 

Sunday, May 18th - 5:30-7pm

Sunday, May 25th - 5:30-7pm

Tuesday, May 27th - TECH WEEK DAY 1 - 6-8pm

Wednesday, May 28th - TECH WEEK DAY 2 - 6-8pm

Thursday May 29th- INVITED DRESS 6-8PM

Friday, May 30th - OPENING NIGHT - 7:30pm Show

Saturday, May 31st -CLOSING NIGHT - 7:30pm Show


Please note: The HCA does not provide support services during this program. If you or your student exhibits challenging/aggressive behaviors or typically requires support or a 1:1 assistant, we require that the parent/caregiver/aide remain for each class to assist. A section in the registration form allows for the person's name to be listed. We welcome the parent/caregiver who wants to participate actively in the class!
 
Instructors: 
Libby Lit (She/Her, Bridgewater State University BA, Emerson MA) is an Adaptive Drama Specialist in the metrowest area. Working in the special education field for nearly five years, Libby has always had a passion for inclusion and acceptance. Libby’s practice is heavily focused on the therapeutic benefits of drama. Specializing in the social-emotional aspects of creating and performing dramatic works, Libby's pedagogy is centered on learning through play in low/no stakes environments. 
 
Emily Vincent (she/they) is a Boston-based music educator committed to giving students access to an inclusive music curriculum. She teaches students with various disabilities at the Berklee Institute for Accessible Arts Education.
 
Ages: 16+
Dates: Sundays, March 30 to May 18
No Class: April 20
Time: 5:30 to 7 p.m.

HCA Policies: Please review the HCA Policies on our website here.

  • Injury Waiver: When registering for any class at the HCA you are required to agree to the HCA injury waiver. The agreement checkbox is found on the student registration page.
  • Photo Release Agreement: You have the ability to agree or disagree to the HCA's Photo Release Agreement during the registration process. 
  • Waiting List: If this class is sold out, please add your name to our waitlist here.

MEMBERS SAVE ON CLASSES: Your membership helps the HCA change lives of artists and art-lovers through its nurturing faculty, state-of-the-art facility, and need-based scholarship program. That is why we are pleased to offer 5% off class costs to HCA Members from the Insider–Plus LEVEL and up. In order for your membership discount to be applied to your order, please log into your account. Once logged in, all discounts will be reflected in your cart at checkout.

"Registrant 1: Tuition" is the payer or parent; "Student Information" is the class participant. If you are an adult student registering yourself, you will need to fill out both.

This production is generously sponsored by Dell Technologies. 

 

$100.00