Theatre is for everyone! 4th Wall empowers people with special needs, seniors, everyone, to break through the fourth wall, get on stage, and shine. Through singing, dancing, and acting, actors-to-be learn about the theatre, the world, and themselves.

Annie earn a vocal performance and English degree from the University of Michigan. She a children’s theatre & choir director, a playwright, a curriculum designer and a co-founder of The 4th Wall Theatre Company.

The 4th Wall Theatre theatre program is specifically designed for students with special needs. 4th Wall provides a fun, creative, and therapeutic activity for children and adults of all abilities. Through rehearsal and performance process, students will experience personal affirmation, empowerment, and will build important life skills.

Katie is a certified teacher with masters in special education, an American Sign Language instructor, a choreographer and a co-founder of The 4th Wall Theatre Company.

The 4th Wall Theatre theatre program is specifically designed for students with special needs. 4th Wall provides a fun, creative, and therapeutic activity for children and adults of all abilities. Through rehearsal and performance process, students will experience personal affirmation, empowerment, and will build important life skills.

This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx