An original musical theatre production starring artists with and without disability will make its debut at Cessnock Performing Arts Centre on Wednesday night.
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Destiny the Musical is an inclusive community theatre project is funded by Accessible Arts NSW in collaboration with SB2 Productions and Mai-Wel Creative Arts.
It follows the story of a country girl who dreams of finding fame and heads to the big city to seek her destiny, but the harsh and fickle reality that she finds stirs the realisation that home is where the heart is.
Mai-Wel creative arts facilitator Steve Burchill said the musical has been a fantastic experience to create a shared stage for artists with and without disability.
“Theatre and the arts has no boundaries and exclusions and is all about collaboration,” Mr Burchill said.
“I would love for a project of this type to continue and grow into theatre and education into schools.”
Kurri Kurri woman Emma Chapple was ecstatic to hear she was successful in gaining the role of a lead ensemble member in the musical.
Emma’s mother, Maria said she has noticed immense change in her daughter since she started performing.
“Emma’s confidence has gone through the roof since being involved with the musical. Emma is willing to try new things,” Mrs Chapple said.
“Her involvement in the musical has changed her life.”
Mr Burchill said the musical has received tremendous support from Cessnock Performing Arts Centre and a wealth of volunteers.
The show will start at 7pm and will be an Auslan interpreted performance.
Tickets are $25 adults, $20 concession and are on sale at the CPAC box office or online at cessnockperformingartscentre.com.au.
