Empower.
Perform.
Include.
Create.
Everyone has a talent.
Some people gravitate towards science, literature, or music. Others are drawn to the stage. We're all born with something we love to do—that's what makes us who we are. There's power in finding your purpose and celebrating your talent. But some talent isn't clear until it has a spotlight.
EPIC Players is a nonprofit theatre company that opens the stage to all types of artists and seeks to shine a light on neuro-diverse talent. We believe our differences are our strengths. And that a more open stage connects artists and audiences to more representation, more inspiration, and more opportunities.
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EPIC’s 2023/2024 Season
EPIC is so excited to be back on stage for our 7th Season!
EPIC is committed to creating professional opportunities in the arts for all of our neurodivergent performers.
We hope you’ll join us at the theater this season!
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![A graphic reads: EPIC Players presents 'Spring Awakening' Spring Mainstage performance, May 9-19, The Mezzanine at A.R.T./New York]()
Spring Awakening
Get ready to be swept away by a groundbreaking neurodivergent production of Spring Awakening. Join EPIC for an unforgettable journey of discovery, self-expression, and the fight for autonomy, as we illuminate the resonating parallels that make this production a must-see.
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![A graphic reads: EPIC Players Presents 'EPIC Plays: EPIC Rocks!" Original Showcase, June 2024, Brooklyn, NY]()
EPIC Plays: Epic Rocks!
Join EPIC for our first EPIC Plays Rock Musical! This performance is a culmination of our EPIC Plays class and is devised and created by our EPIC Player Community.
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![A graphic reads: EPIC Players presents 'Summer Cabaret' July 21, Joe's Pub at the Public]()
Summer Cabaret
Join us at Joe's Pub again this summer for Disability Pride Month!
EPIC Education
EPIC in the Classroom
EPIC EDUCATION
EPIC offers its members access to over 100 free arts education classes per year. Classes are offered both in person and virtually.
EPIC IN SCHOOLS
EPIC also partners with NYC public schools and community organizations to bring EPIC into classrooms and auxiliary programs.
EPIC FALL CLASSES
EPIC ‘s fall class registration is open! Please click below to learn more about our offerings and sign up for the fall season.
EPIC News
“EPIC Players gives voice to those who are rarely told to speak up, and awakens us all to the idea that there are countless others out there who have voices worth hearing too—if we would only give them a chance. The EPIC Players’ pursuit is a noble one; to be the beacon, the proverbial shining city on a hill, bravely providing an example for the rest of us to follow.”
— My Entertainment World
EPIC on CBS!
Jean Song reports on how EPIC Players is empowering neurodiverse communities.
EPIC in Playbill!
See Broadway Stars Sing with Neuro-Diverse Theatre Company EPIC Players in April 2 Cabaret
EPIC on WNYC News for Little Shop of Horrors
WNYC highlights EPIC’s neuro-diverse performance of Little Shop of Horrors in June 2019.
Support Us
Make a donation.
EPIC Players is a 501c3 nonprofit organization and a completely free resource for our members to enjoy, enrich themselves, and engage with their colleagues in the arts. Your donation helps us keep our classes free and our performance opportunities paid for all of our artists. We continue to grow and thrive with the generous support of audiences and advocates like you.
EPIC Videos
EPIC PLAYERS +
Bring EPIC home with you and tune into our streaming page, EPIC PLAYERS +, to access some of our past performances. You can also peruse some of our EPIC Sings Video Series collaboration with Broadway friends, past cabarets, and original content below and on our YouTube page.
Ring of Keys
Nicole D’Angelo (Audrey, Little Shop of Horrors) singing Fun Home’s “Ring of Keys” with Obie Award-winning and Tony-nominated actor, Sydney Lucas!
A Whole New World
Jordan Boyatt (Molly, Peter and the Starcatcher) singing Aladdin’s “A Whole New World” with Broadway’s Telly Leung from Aladdin and Godspell!
Who I’d Be
Travis Burbee and Henry Houghton singing Shrek’s “Who I’d Be” with Broadway’s Analise Scarpaci from Mrs. Doubtfire the Musical!
