Nothing's as amazing as a musical! This line from the
2015 Tony nominated musical Something Rotten! says it all. Except that it's even more amazing when combined with
Unlabeled Theatre Company's uniquely special model of pairing an actor with a disability or who is neurodivergent with a neurotypical actor (called a shadow partner), creating dual performances of each character.
Something Rotten! is about the love of creation, and the partnership of creating together, something that Unlabeled exemplifies more than any other theater company I've seen. They allow people to be the best that they can be, without being defined by labels, and express the pure joy of performing. Specifically, muuuuusicals! I'd tell you to go see this joyful production before it closes next week, but it's entirely sold out.
But follow them on social media for a chance to see
their upcoming shows:
Once Upon a Mattress this spring, and even more exciting - the US premiere of the British play
Jellyfish this fall, featuring a character and actor with Down Syndrome.
