INTERACTING
Empowering Dreams, Celebrating Abilities
Where Every Act, Dance, and Film Tells a Story
InterActing offers Drama, Hip Hop dancing, and Filmmaking classes for people with intellectual disabilities in Auckland
We are proud to provide an ​opportunity for disabled artists and performers to express their talents.
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Interacting offers community programs for people with disabilities, including theatre, dance and filmmaking.
We provide a positive place where individuals can have fun, develop skills and showcase their talents on stage.
We currently have affordable classes in Henderson, Manurewa and Howick.
Since 2011 we have hosted the annual InterAct Festival. Last year more than 200 disabled performers took the stage at Te Pou Theatre at Corbans Estate Arts Centre in Henderson.
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Through performance, filmmaking and advocacy, Interacting fosters a sense of belonging within the community.
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​​To join an Interacting drama, film or dance class email sabrina@interacting.org.nz
Interacting also visits schools, service providers and activity centres with our FREE Acting2Advocate presentations. Our group of intellectually disabled actors perform scenes from their real lives showing how to stand up for their human rights. It's fun and interactive and part of our Enabling Good Lives programme.​
OUR PURPOSE
VISION
To establish and maintain a number of performing arts opportunities for members of disabled communities.
PURPOSE
To empower Interacting members by giving them a voice in the community and by telling stories that break down barriers and advocate for a disability awareness.
VALUES
Respect peoples ability and encourage personal growth.
OUR GOALS
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Provide members of disabled communities with opportunities to tell stories through the performing arts.
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Organise and develop workshops including drama, dance, music and filmmaking
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Train people to run workshops for children and adults with special needs, especially focusing on training people from within the Maori and Pacific Island communities.
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Establish an ensemble theatre company of people with special needs to present plays and productions.
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Promote the use of drama therapy and involvement in theatre of people with special needs.
InterAct Festival
Through live performances, wearable arts parades, drumming, singing, and creative workshops, InterAct fosters the talent of people with disabilities and provides an environment in which everybody can thrive. The InterAct Festival was established in 2011 and is presented by the Interacting Theatre Trust.
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
