Inspire: is an Inclusive Theatre Arts Program
Overview
Inspire is an innovative and empowering theatre arts program designed to foster creativity, self-expression, and community among individuals from diverse and often underrepresented backgrounds. The program aims to create a welcoming, inclusive space where participants of all ages, abilities, races, genders, and socioeconomic statuses can explore the transformative power of theatre. Whether a participant is a seasoned performer or someone stepping into the world of theatre for the first time, Inspire provides the tools, support, and opportunities needed to unlock their potential and amplify their voice.
Mission
The mission of Inspire is to build an inclusive artistic community where all individuals can engage in the collaborative process of theatre-making. Inspire strives to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion by creating performances that reflect the lived experiences of people from all walks of life. Through theatre, Inspire hopes to break down social, cultural, and physical barriers, fostering empathy, understanding, and connection among participants and audiences alike.
Impact
Inspire’s impact goes beyond the stage. By providing a safe, inclusive space for creative exploration, the program encourages participants to challenge social norms, build empathy, and celebrate diversity. The productions created by Inspire are often deeply impactful, resonating with audiences and sparking important conversations about equity, identity, and belonging. Participants leave the program with not only new artistic skills but also a strengthened sense of community and purpose. For many, Inspire becomes more than just a theatre program—it becomes a place of connection, healing, and empowerment, offering new pathways for personal growth and social change.
Conclusion
Inspire is more than a theatre arts program—it's a movement to reshape the cultural landscape through the power of inclusivity. By removing barriers to participation and ensuring that all voices are heard, Inspire provides a platform where everyone can experience the magic of theatre, tell their stories, and feel valued. Through the arts, Inspire creates a world where differences are celebrated, and the transformative power of creativity connects us all.
Inspire (PLUS) is back! and is excited to present The SpongEBob Musical!
Who lives in a pineapple under the sea and became the hottest star on Broadway? Why, it's SpongeBob SquarePants! And now he’s ready to ride the wave to your theatre to entertain and delight audiences in this brilliant, bright, hilarious and brand-new musical.
Auditions participants must be 14+ (cast total (20 -35 performers)
Auditions will take place May 2nd, 2025 4pm -8pm
Arms Wide Open Performing Arts Studio, Located 237 East Main Street , El Cajon, 92020 Fill out the audition form below and the office team will call you with a slot time number.
Prepare a 1:25 song that best show cases your talents, email your audition edited track to contact@armswideopensd.com
INSPIRE (PLUs) Will present The smash hit Musical BeetleJuice JR - THis October!
It's our show now, kid. The ghost-with-the-most comes to the stage in Beetlejuice JR., the frightfully funny musical based on the beloved motion picture turned Broadway phenomenon. Lydia Deetz is a strange and unusual teenager, still grieving the loss of her mother and obsessed with the whole “being dead thing.” Lucky for Lydia, she and her father move to a new house haunted by a recently deceased couple and Beetlejuice, a delightful demon with a real zest for life. When Lydia calls on Beetlejuice to scare away anyone with a pulse, this double-crossing specter shows his true stripes, unleashing a (Nether)world of pandemonium.
Audition participants must be 14+ (cast total 20 - 25 performers)
Auditions will take place Thursday, June 27th , 2025 - 4pm - 8pm. Arms Wide Open Performing Arts Studio, Located 237 East Main Street, El Cajon, 92020 Fill out the audition form below and the office team will call you with a slot time number.
Prepare a 1:25 song that best show cases your talents, email your audition edited track to contact@armswideopensd.com
All audition participants must fill out the form below and the AWO office team will contact you with an audition appointment time.