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Empowering Dreams and Celebrating Abilities
Where Every Act, Dance, and Film Tells a Story!

INTERACTING

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Catch up with highlights of the 2025 InterAct Festival

The InterAct Disability Arts Festival saw a flurry of performances over 3 days (Oct22-24) at Corbans Estate. There was Drama, music, comedy, dance and films underscored the program in the theatre, while craft workshops, face painting and art displays went down in Shed two. 

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InterActing offers Drama, Hip Hop dancing, and Filmmaking classes for people with intellectual disabilities in Auckland

We are proud to provide an â€‹opportunity for disabled artists and performers to express their talents. â€‹â€‹

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. Watch our Hip Hop promo below:​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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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

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VISION

To establish and maintain a number of performing arts opportunities for members of disabled communities. 

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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. 

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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.

  • Organise and develop workshops including drama, dance, music and filmmaking

  • 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.

  • Establish an ensemble theatre company of people with special needs to present plays and productions.

  • Promote the use of drama therapy and involvement in theatre of people with special needs.

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

Auckland Council Logo
Communication Organisation Grants Scheme
The Trusts Community Foundation
Waikato District Creative Communities NZ logo
Foundation North logo
Lottery Grants Board NZ logo
Pub Charity Limited logo
Sir John Campbell Residuary Estate logo
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