Tapestry Theatre

A joyful, all-abilities theatre experience that empowers performers of every ability to shine on stage and build confidence, community, and lifelong friendships.

About Tapestry Theatre

Founded in 2012, CenterStage’s Tapestry Theatre is an all-abilities theatre company dedicated to empowering local performers of every ability to shine on stage. We believe in the transformative power of theatre to build confidence, connection, and community.
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Tapestry casts actors with special needs in lead roles, alongside peer partners who serve as understudies, creating a shared and collaborative theatrical experience. Together, they rehearse, perform, and celebrate the magic of live theatre in a fun, welcoming, safe, and inclusive environment.
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Our participants discover talents they never knew they had, form meaningful friendships, and connect with others of differing interests and abilities. By challenging societal perceptions and showcasing each performer’s unique strengths, Tapestry lives out its philosophy of “Applauding All Abilities.”

Tapestry Theatre, CenterStage Theatre Company

Programs

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Summer Musical

Each summer Tapestry Theatre puts on a large musical production. We cast up to 40 youth and young adult actors comprised of 20 lead actors and 20 peer actors.

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Winter All-Ages Show

In 2015, Tapestry Theatre introduced its first annual Winter Holiday Show featuring Tapestry's adult veterans from previous shows. That year Tapestry performed It's a Wonderful Life Radio Show. Since then they've performed Fiddler on the Roof Jr., Elf Jr. and Schoolhouse Rock Live! Jr. , Rogers & Hammerstein's Cinderella, and in March of 2025, Godspell Jr.

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Classes

Beginning in 2018, Tapestry Theatre introduced a new class called All In Productions for individuals not already involved in the Summer Musical but want to try their hand in musical theatre.

Help Us Applaud All Abilities

Your support makes it possible for actors of all abilities to rehearse, perform, and build lasting friendships in a safe and welcoming community. Give today and be part of something truly transformative.

TESTIMONIALS

“The world would be a much brighter place if everyone were as kind and honest and generous as the cast and crew of Tapestry. This experience has changed my perspective on human nature. What an honor it has been to be a part of something so special.”

Katie Knapp, Peer Mentor

TESTIMONIALS

“When you are a parent of a child and get that
diagnosis and read all the books, you worry what your child won't be able to do. But as you go along, you find that the ordinary will take on an added sweetness and become extraordinary as the smallest moments take on the luminous glow of a hard-won battle as you watch your child grow into the person she is destined to be. Being involved with Tapestry is one of those moments.”

Kathleen Georgen, Lead Actor Parent