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New York's Leading Neuro-Diverse Theater Company Brings Y2KABARET to Joe's Pub
by Stephi Wild - Sep 29, 2025

EPIC Players, New York's leading neuro-diverse theater, is taking over the popular venue Joe's Pub with Y2Kabaret next month. Learn more about the performance here!

Photos: Actionplay In Rehearsal For DIMENSIONS & DRAGONS!
by A.A. Cristi - May 16, 2025

Dimensions & Dragons created by the neurodiverse theatre company Actionplay starts its limited run tomorrow at the 14Y Theater. The World Premiere runs May 17 and 18. Check out photos from inside rehearsal.

ACTIONPLAY To Present New Neurodiverse Musical DIMENSIONS & DRAGONS!
by A.A. Cristi - May 5, 2025

A group of actors fight to save their town in the exciting new musical Dimensions & Dragons created by the neurodiverse theatre company Actionplay. The World Premiere runs May 17 and 18 at the 14Y Theater.

EPIC Players to Present A Magical Celebration Of Neurodiversity In ONCE UPON A CABARET
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 15, 2023

Join EPIC Players for a magical celebration of neurodiversity in 'Once Upon a Cabaret,' a Disney-inspired, neurodivergent cabaret at Joe's Pub. Learn how to purchase tickets!

EPIC Players Will Present Neuro-inclusive INTO THE WOODS at A.R.T./New York Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jun 5, 2023

This June, EPIC Players will dazzle audiences with theatrical magic and more with its mainstage production of Into the Woods, a show filled with fairy tales, enchantments, imagination, fanciful beings and valuable moral lessons. It's also EPIC's most inclusive production to date, featuring artists from the Neurodiverse, Deaf, Disabled, Blind and Trans/LGBTQ+ community.

EPIC Players To Bring All-Inclusive Production Of INTO THE WOODS To The Stage
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 17, 2023

Since its founding days six years ago, the non-profit theatre company EPIC Players has been opening doors for performers with developmental disabilities.

EPIC Players to Present Molière's TARTUFFE in December
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 20, 2022

This December 1, EPIC Players, New York's leading neuro-diverse theatre company will begin presenting Molière's Tartuffe, one of the greatest comedies of the classic period, on its mainstage. Since it was founded in 2016, the nonprofit neuro-diverse theatre company has been dedicated to creating professional performing arts opportunities and supportive social communities in the arts for actors with developmental disabilities, while getting rave reviews for its productions. 

EPIC Players Presents Molière's TARTUFFE
by Stephi Wild - Nov 2, 2022

This December, EPIC Players, New York's leading neuro-diverse theatre company will be presenting Molière's Tartuffe, one of the greatest comedies of the classic period, on its mainstage.

Actionplay To Present A New Musical THE SURFACE (OR, THAT ONE TIME ATLANTIS WASHED UP ON THE BEACH)
by A.A. Cristi - May 3, 2022

Actionplay, a theatre company dedicated to providing autistic, neurodivergent, and disabled teens and young adults equal access to the theatre-making process, is pleased to announce their next production, the new musical comedy The Surface (or, That One Time Atlantis Washed Up On the Beach).

EPIC Players Presents EPIC HEROES At Lincoln Center
by Stephi Wild - Mar 21, 2022

Celebrating five years of success providing opportunities for performers with developmental disabilities to represent themselves on stage and screen, EPIC Players will mark this year's World Autism Day by presenting EPIC Heroes: Live at Lincoln Center. A Cabaret Benefit and Anniversary Celebration at the Stanley Kaplan Penthouse at Lincoln Center on Saturday, April 2.

Derek Klena, DeAnne Stewart & More to Join EPIC HEROES Benefit
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 17, 2022

EPIC Players will mark this year's World Autism Day by presenting EPIC Heroes: Live at Lincoln Center. A Cabaret Benefit and Anniversary Celebration at the Stanley Kaplan Penthouse at Lincoln Center on Saturday, April 2.

Photos: EPIC Players Presents ALMOST, MAINE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 9, 2021

EPIC Players is presenting Almost, Maine, a delightful romantic-comedy by John Cariani about hope, love and connection. Set in a remote, mythical town, this midwinter night's dream is sure to captivate audiences as they follow residents of Almost, who find themselves falling in and out of love in unexpected and often hilarious ways.

EPIC Players to Present ALMOST, MAINE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 9, 2021

EPIC Players will present Almost, Maine, a delightful romantic-comedy by John Cariani about hope, love and connection. Set in a remote, mythical town, this midwinter night's dream is sure to captivate audiences as they follow residents of Almost, who find themselves falling in and out of love in unexpected and often hilarious ways.

Joe's Pub to Present EPIC VILLAINS: A WICKEDLY INCLUSIVE CABARET for Halloween
by Gigi Gervais - Oct 21, 2021

EPIC Players, New York’s leading neuro-diverse theatre company, will thrill audiences this spooky season for two performances of EPIC Villains: A Wickedly Inclusive Cabaret at the iconic entertainment venue Joe’s Pub at The Public Theater. The shows will take place on Sunday, October 24th and Monday, October 25th, both at 8:00pm.

EPIC Players Will Perform EPIC Villains: A Wickedly Inclusive Cabaret at Joe's Pub
by Stephi Wild - Oct 14, 2021

EPIC Players, New York’s leading neuro-diverse theatre company, will thrill audiences this spooky season for two performances of EPIC Villains: A Wickedly Inclusive Cabaret at the iconic entertainment venue Joe’s Pub at The Public Theater.

EPIC Theater to Celebrate Halloween With EPIC VILLAINS: A WICKEDLY INCLUSIVE CABARET at Joe's Pub
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 22, 2021

EPIC Players, New York’s leading neuro-diverse theatre company, will thrill audiences this spooky season for two performances of EPIC: Villains: A Wickedly Inclusive Cabaret at the iconic entertainment venue Joe’s Pub at The Public Theater.

Neurodiverse EPIC Players Brings SONGS FROM THE SPECTRUM: SUPERHEREOS to Lincoln Center
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 10, 2020

The neurodiverse theatre company, The EPIC Players Inclusion Company, presents their annual cabaret benefit, Songs from the Spectrum: Superheroes, on Monday, April 6, during World Autism Month.

Photo Flash: First Look at EPIC'S Production Of PETER AND THE STARCATCHER At HERE
by Stephi Wild - Dec 12, 2019

EPIC Players Inclusion Company's neuro-inclusive adaptation of Peter and the Starcatcher by Rick Elice, opened to a sold-out audience on December 6. The production runs through December 15 at HERE's mainstage in SoHo. Associate Artistic Director Travis Burbee, directs.

Photo Flash: Opening Night Of PETER AND THE STARCATCHER At EPIC Players Inclusion Company
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 12, 2019

EPIC Players Inclusion Company's neuro-inclusive adaptation of Peter and the Starcatcher by Rick Elice, opened to a sold-out audience on December 6. Writer Ridley Pearson who co-wrote the book with Dave Barry was in attendance. The production runs through December 15 at HERE's mainstage in SoHo. 

Photo Flash: EPIC Players Inclusion Company In Rehearsal For PETER AND THE STARCATCHER
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 4, 2019

EPIC Players Inclusion Company's neuro-inclusive adaptation of Peter and the Starcatcher by Rick Elice opens on Friday night December 6 at HERE's mainstage in SoHo. The production runs December 6 – 15.