Theatre Exceptional

Theatre Exceptional Founded in June 2015, Theatre eXceptional aspires to create innovative theatre for, about, and with adults with disabilities.

Theatre eXceptional aspires to create innovative theatre and performance art with, for, and about people with disabilities with the goal of addressing and eliminating the misconceptions and social stigmas so often placed upon these communities that inhibit their full acceptance into our society. Just as when our society excludes people with disabilities from playing a visible role in our communities, so when we exclude artists with disabilities from playing a visible role in our industry, we as an art form miss out on an opportunity to create and collaborate with an entire generation of artists with profound talent and potential. In addition, these very artists are denied not only their right to express themselves through the performing arts, but also a venue in which to practice and perfect their craft. Through this collaboration, we hope to not only enrich the work we produce, but also the experience of all who participate. In addition to an annual fall play with a combined cast, we will also produce one large-scale musical each summer with a cast primarily with performers with disabilities. Alongside these two yearly productions, our staff of teaching artists has been hired by our city's Parks and Recreation Department to teach introductory theatre classes and devised theatre workshops for adult artists with disabilities, as well as instructional theatre therapy classes for professional artists and teachers interested in working with these populations. In the near future, we hope to develop a relationship with the public school system that will allow our teachers to go directly into the classroom to work with the kids and teenagers of our community on eliminating the social stigmas of disability.

This week, the Theatre eXceptional family lost one of its own.Timothy Adams, a beloved performer and friend, has been pa...
11/07/2025

This week, the Theatre eXceptional family lost one of its own.

Timothy Adams, a beloved performer and friend, has been part of our company for several years, filling our stage and our hearts with his kindness and joy. Most recently, he brightened the stage in our production of Honk! The Musical, where his warmth touched everyone who shared the space with him.

Timothy’s passing on Monday was sudden and his family is raising funds to help cover funeral expenses and find comfort in this difficult time.

If you’re able, please consider contributing or sharing the link below to help support those who loved him most. Every bit of kindness helps 🦋

Hi, I am Denise Adams. My son, Timothy Adams, passed away from a seizure where … Denise Adams needs your support for In Memory of Timothy Adams: Funeral Fund

🍁 FALL CLASSES ARE HERE! 🍁Registration is still open! Students new and returning invited. Open house/First Class is Mond...
10/25/2025

🍁 FALL CLASSES ARE HERE! 🍁
Registration is still open! Students new and returning invited.

Open house/First Class is Monday, Oct 27th. Sign up online at the link below (and in our bio) or sign up in person at Hope Presbyterian Church starting at 6pm!

Can’t wait to see you all there 🎉

Classes Available:
Theatre 101
Sketch Comedy
Musical Theatre
Dance
Theatre 102
Shakespeare

Registration: https://forms.gle/cfvNrQ883kbu2ymH7

Only TWO shows left! 🐥Come on down and don’t be strangers, join our duckyard of free rangers TONIGHT at 7:30pm and tomor...
09/27/2025

Only TWO shows left! 🐥

Come on down and don’t be strangers, join our duckyard of free rangers TONIGHT at 7:30pm and tomorrow at 2pm for our final two shows of Honk! The Musical at 🐓

Tickets available at www.LargoArts.com 🎟️

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Opening night was hit! Tickets are still available all weekend, so if you’re free, come on down and don’t be a stranger ...
09/26/2025

Opening night was hit! Tickets are still available all weekend, so if you’re free, come on down and don’t be a stranger (in our Duck-yard of free rangers!) 🦆

Central Park Performing Arts Center in Largo, FL
NOW through Sunday, Sept 28th!
Tickets available at the door or at LargoArts.com

Sneak preview! 🐥Honk! Comes to THIS THURSDAY 9/26 🎉 Join us all weekend to see this amazing cast tell the story of the...
09/22/2025

Sneak preview! 🐥Honk! Comes to THIS THURSDAY 9/26 🎉 Join us all weekend to see this amazing cast tell the story of the Ugly Duckling and how being different can be our best assets. Tickets available now at www.largoarts.com (link in bio!)

Poster Art Reveal! We're less than TWO WEEKS away from opening night. Buy your tickets now to help support us and spre...
09/16/2025

Poster Art Reveal! We're less than TWO WEEKS away from opening night. Buy your tickets now to help support us and spread the word! Come on by the duck yard and celebrate our differences and how they make all of us special.

Tickets on sale NOW at www.LargoArts.com

Attention business owners and friends! 🐤 Don’t be a sitting duck! Get your business in front of hundreds of theatre love...
08/13/2025

Attention business owners and friends! 🐤 Don’t be a sitting duck! Get your business in front of hundreds of theatre lovers while supporting inclusive, community theatre. Sponsor Honk! or grab an ad in our program today!

🎭 Details: bluebutterflyproductions.org/ad-sales-fundrasing

You can become an Elite Show Sponsor and have your logo featured on our promotional materials, in our lobby, and more — or simply purchase an ad in our program. Every contribution helps give our actors the professional theatre experience they deserve. Click the link to learn more!

Blue Butterfly Productions builds inclusive communities using the power of the arts to connect people and change lives through high-quality educational experiences and performances.

08/01/2025

Today we celebrate the 60th anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid! The programs were signed into law on July 30, 1965, by President Lyndon Johnson and expanded health coverage to millions of Americans.

🔹 Medicaid provides coverage to approximately 15 million Americans with disabilities, and it is the primary insurance for the majority of individuals with Down syndrome. NDSS continues to advocate for protecting, strengthening, and expanding Medicaid so that it can better serve individuals with Down syndrome and the broader disability community.

🔸 Use our advocacy toolkit linked below to learn more about Medicaid and its importance for individuals with Down syndrome and their families.

https://ndss.org/medicaid-advocacy-toolkit

Today is the final day to help us hit our goal in honor of ! We've still got a ways to go, and every bit counts. Plea...
07/31/2025

Today is the final day to help us hit our goal in honor of ! We've still got a ways to go, and every bit counts. Please like, share, and donate to help us fund our production of HONK The Musical and bring a professional theatre experience to our talented group of actors. 🥳

Donate $35.00 in honor of the 35th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act July is Disability Pride Month! Celebrate with Theatre eXceptional by showing your support for Transformation through Art. Make a $35.00 donation in honor of the 35th Anniversary of the passing of the Americans wit...

✨Behind The Scenes!✨ Here’s a sneak peak of behind the scenes of HONK in honor of ! Please consider donating to our c...
07/29/2025

✨Behind The Scenes!✨ Here’s a sneak peak of behind the scenes of HONK in honor of ! Please consider donating to our campaign, which will directly support the actors in Theatre eXceptional’s 10th Anniversary Main Stage production of HONK!, a whimsical retelling of the Ugly Duckling story. Performances will take place at the Central Park Performing Arts Center September 25-25. Tickets on sale now at www.LargoArts.com

Link in bio on our instagram!

✨Happy Monday!✨ We only have a few more days left of our campaign to raise money in honor of Disability Pride Month! Yo...
07/28/2025

✨Happy Monday!✨ We only have a few more days left of our campaign to raise money in honor of Disability Pride Month! Your donation will directly support the actors with disabilities in Theatre eXceptional's 10th Anniversary Main Stage production of HONK!, a whimsical retelling of the Ugly Duckling story. Performances will take place at the Central Park Performing Arts Center September 25-25. Tickets on sale now at www.LargoArts.com

Donate $35.00 in honor of the 35th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act July is Disability Pride Month! Celebrate with Theatre eXceptional by showing your support for Transformation through Art. Make a $35.00 donation in honor of the 35th Anniversary of the passing of the Americans wit...

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Theatre eXceptional aspires to create innovative theatre and performance art with, for, and about people with disabilities with the goal of addressing and eliminating the misconceptions and social stigmas so often placed upon these communities that inhibit their full acceptance into our society. Just as when our society excludes people with disabilities from playing a visible role in our communities, so when we exclude artists with disabilities from playing a visible role in our industry, we as an art form miss out on an opportunity to create and collaborate with an entire generation of artists with profound talent and potential. In addition, these very artists are denied not only their right to express themselves through the performing arts, but also a venue in which to practice and perfect their craft. Through this collaboration, we hope to not only enrich the work we produce, but also the experience of all who participate. In addition to an annual fall play with a combined cast, we will also produce one large-scale musical each summer with a cast primarily with performers with disabilities. Alongside these two yearly productions, our staff of teaching artists has been hired by our city's Parks and Recreation Department to teach introductory theatre classes and devised theatre workshops for adult artists with disabilities, as well as instructional theatre therapy classes for professional artists and teachers interested in working with these populations. In the near future, we hope to develop a relationship with the public school system that will allow our teachers to go directly into the classroom to work with the kids and teenagers of our community on eliminating the social stigmas of disability.