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Founded in 2002, NTP creates quality theatre by and for people of all abilities and backgrounds. Our goal is to be the leading example of excellence, diversity, and inclusion in our community

New Tampa Players is also the home of Penguin Project, Tampa Chapter. Penguin Project is a theater program for children and young adults with special needs. Each year, Penguin Project produces a junior-length musical. Each role is performed by a child or young adult with special needs. Each young artist is matched with a peer mentor who works with the young artist through the entire production process. Although the peer mentor is responsible for knowing his/her young artists’ lines, choreography, music, and blocking, the peer mentor is there to encourage the young artist and build a friendship that lasts beyond the final curtain.

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Arts4All Florida, in collaboration with MacDonald Training Center, Project Return, and Pyramid, Inc. will host “EMERGE”, a visual art exhibition celebrating the arts as it enriches our lives regardless of background or abilities. From emerging artists to established artists, artwork will reflect moments of joy and community as we begin a new year.

Arts4All Florida provides, supports and champions arts education and cultural experiences for and by people with disabilities. A private not-for-profit organization, Arts4All Florida conducts art education programs in schools, Department of Juvenile Justice facilities, and community centers; promotes the accomplishments of artists with disabilities through our artist registry, exhibitions, and performances; and increases access to the arts through professional development workshops. Arts4All Florida is headquartered in the College of Education at the University of South Florida.

The mission of Arts4All Florida is to provide, support and champion arts education and cultural experiences for and by people with disabilities. Our vision is to create a world in which the arts are universally accessible.

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The artists at Creative Clay stumbled upon something quite incredible recently. They discovered that people really connect with paintings and drawings of iconic buildings and landmarks from their hometowns. Almost everyone has a connection to a place that takes them back to a moment in time. When a person hangs one of these pieces of art in their home it acts as a vessel returning them to that enjoyable memory or story. Motivated by this discovery everyone started going to town so-to-speak. Join Creative Clay for an exhibit of Tampa Bay's most well-established locales.

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REVolutions Dance was created with the intention of uniting diverse communities of individuals with and without disabilities through movement, creativity, and artistry. Our efforts to achieve equity and unity in the dance world can be experienced through our education, community outreach programming, and professional performances which are always rooted in our belief that compassion, understanding, and empathy are the building blocks of a diverse and inclusive community.

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Kids with varying disABILITIES will join together in a dance routine from The Greatest Showman.  This community performance provides an opportunity for youth across the Tampa Bay area to come together through dance and joy.  Choreography led by Director, Jennifer Rosoff .Jennifer Rosoff has been teaching movement to all ages and abilities in a wide variety of dance styles for the past 20 years throughout Tampa Bay.  Her philosophy and background in teaching have been focused on creating opportunities for dance in her community, specifically to make dance more accessible for everyBODY.  She currently teaches dance/theatre full time in the educational setting and through her dance business, The Creative Movement Company. 

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Description of Organization

Theatre eXceptional is dedicated to creating innovative theatre and performance art for, about, and including people with disabilities with the goal of addressing misconceptions, eliminating social stigmas, and increasing visibility and representation. Learn more about all our programming by visiting

Film Screening

Because of Sam is an uplifting, Tampa-based, documentary film about an inspirational young man named Sam Piazza who was born with Down syndrome, won Homecoming King, works at a PDQ (People Dedicated to Quality) restaurant, and has a first-degree black belt in karate.

Because of Sam transforms how the world views people with disabilities and inspires everyone to pursue their dreams.

Sam is a participant and volunteer at GiGi’s Playhouse and Best Buddies, and an inspiration to all who know him. 

The film also features Sam’s family and two best friends Nick Altieri and David Scott; as well as Thaddeus Bullard aka WWE Superstar Titus O’Neil.

Because of Sam was produced by Tampa native and University of South Florida alumna Renee Warmack of Renee Warmack Productions, LLC.

Hear what they’re saying:

Jane Castor, City of Tampa Mayor says, “…it will certainly inspire others to be accepting, encouraging, and inclusive of everyone.”

Kelley Parris, Executive Director, Children’s Board of Hillsborough County says, “I applaud Renee and Sam for their determination to bring this story forward for the greater good. Because of Sam is not only a beautiful story but one that can change lives and families forever.”

Thaddeus Bullard aka WWE Superstar Titus O’Neil says, “Be prepared to be wowed… because it’s something very special and something much needed, especially in the world today.

Bob Basham, PDQ Co-Founder says, “To other employers, I would say, look at Sam, and look at what he has meant to our company.”
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Dr. Ice T is none other than the incomparable Tyler Crose who loves DJ'ing for private and public events and records his own live music shows at home.