20th Anniversary Celebration and Documentary Screening
Theatre Adventure: A Ballad of Belonging
We had an amazing night celebrating 20 Years of Theatre Adventure at Latchis Theater! We are so grateful for all who came to share in this milestone. READ MORE
Watch Theatre Adventure: A Ballad of Belonging
Our future is looking rosy!
As we enter the new year, we want to express our sincere gratitude to our friends and supporters for your generosity during our Year-End appeal. Each and every donation we receive enables us to meet the evolving aspirations of our actors and continue to provide a nurturing community for creative exploration.
Our 20th-anniversary celebration, held at the Latchis Theatre in November, featuring our documentary was an out-of-this-world experience! So many people came to celebrate our actors, their work, and the achievement of Theatre Adventure being alive and well at twenty years of age!
We are looking forward to a new year that dazzles with great opportunities for learning and mastering new skills as an actor and Troupe member. Optimism will be our fuel as we dive into our two spring productions, a Variety Show Coffee House in April and a theater production, The Princess and the Goblin in May. Please join us!
We thank you for traveling with us on this amazing journey as we create theater that shines with opportunities for our artists with disabilities.
The Theatre Adventure Team of Teachers, Staff, and Board members.
Up Coming!
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A Thursday Troupe Performance
Coffee House Variety Show
Fri April 4 from 6:30- 8:30 pm ET *In-person only
West Village Meeting House, 29 South Street, Brattleboro.
All shows are Sensory Friendly. ASL Interpretation is provided. The Venue is wheelchair accessible.
The Wednesday Troupe Spring Show
The Princess and the Goblin
May 7th and 8th at 10:30 am ET *In-person only
May 9th, 10:30 am ET *In-person and online
West Village Meeting House, 29 South Street, Brattleboro.
All shows are sensory-friendly. ASL Interpretation is provided. The venue is wheelchair accessible.
20th Anniversary Reflection
More than twenty years ago a child named Elijah Jenson planted the seeds of Theatre Adventure for both his mother, Darlene Jenson, and for me, his teacher, Laura Lawson Tucker. Elijah has disabilities and a larger-than-life spark. He was one of the children in my early childhood program.
My burning question was how to help the other children in my group---all of whom were fast-moving, rambunctious, and curious---open themselves to bringing Elijah into their play. I wondered, how does inclusion happen? Darlene had similar questions. She had brought Elijah to many creative programs, and yet, thought that Elijah had yet to experience fully being part of a group.
Announcing the 2025 Winter/Spring Semester!
Our Winter/Spring Semester will begin on Jan 8 and 9. We welcome aspiring actors to join us! We have a Wednesday Troupe for school-age participants as well as some participating adults. We also have a Thursday Troupe for individuals who have graduated from high school. Our Thursday Troupe ranges in age from 19- 65 years old. In both troupes, we welcome a diversity of ages, challenges, and skills! We have discovered that theater offers tremendous opportunities for fun, building friendships, learning skills, and developing one's creativity. Join us!
The Wednesday Troupe is producing an old tale of friendship, magic, and courage, "The Princess and the Goblin" that will be performed May 7, 8, and 9. The Thursday Troupe will be working on performance skills in preparation for their Microphone-Time Coffee House, Friday, April 4. The Coffee House is designed to feature each performer as they "claim the stage" with passion and skill.
Please reach out to the Directors for more information: info@theatreadventure.org. (802-387-0765)
We look forward to meeting you!
We have two school-year troupes along with two annual productions. We also have a Traveling Troupe, a Mentoring Program, and a Summer Expressive Arts Program. Students may participate online or in-person.
Theater arts invite powerful self-expression.
It is our mission to provide a caring and creative community for artists with disabilities to claim the stage with distinction.
“We are grateful for having Theatre Adventure, it is a wonderful ‘meeting point,’ where talent, art, respect and affection are combined in a wonderful way. Thanks to all the members of Theater Adventure.”
~ Gigi, Support Professional
Theatre Adventure Recipient of Athena Giving Circle's 2024 Award
Brattleboro VT -Theatre Adventure has been named the 2024 recipient of a $5000 grant from the Athena Giving Circle, a group of area women who pool resources to support one local nonprofit organization each year. This is their fifth annual award.
Speaking for the group, Gail Nunziata said, "We are delighted to recognize Theatre Adventure for their dedicated work creating opportunities for people with disabilities to live meaningful and social lives, and find joy and growth through theater."
Meet our Board of Directors
Watch our actors in action!
Empowerment takes center stage for our performing artists with disabilities. We nurture spirits and creativity in our caring community.
Check out some student art in the Expressive Arts Gallery
Theatre Adventure Updates
We tip our hats in appreciation
to the following funders for their support and belief in our work as an inclusive theater arts organization.