Los Angeles theater group showcases abilities
August 19th, 2010
Los Angeles Daily News columnist Dennis McCarthy highlights an upcoming performance by the Born To Act Players, a 32-member troupe of actors with and without disabilities that will be performing this month in a professional theater for the first time.
An excerpt:
Before they walk on stage, the Born to Act Players close their eyes and take a few deep breaths to relax.
“Every day, in every way, I am getting better and better,” chant these fine actors and actresses with Down syndrome, autism and other disabilities. “I am talented. I am creative. I am beautiful.”
Then they take the stage and knock the socks off the audience. They are that good.
… If you’ve already attended one of their shows over the years, you know how inspirational and enlightening they are – tearing down stereotypes and misconceptions about the disabled community.

