20th of August 2019
Actor Spotlight: Kelly DeRoy
Kelly DeRoy is a 34-year-old actor from Arlington, VA, and has been with ArtStream for nine years. She loved performing in elementary school and with the Rainbow Company when she was younger. Kelly works at the Fairfax Government Employee Day Care Center. She loves going out with her friends at L’Arche and traveling with her…
13th of June 2019
Actor Spotlight: Eli Lewis
ArtStream’s Interview with Eli Lewis – Silver Spring Company A Eli has been acting for most of his life. After years with Imagination Stage, Eli started at ArtStream because he knew many of the founders through the Down Syndrome Network of Montgomery County. His life dream is to become a director. ArtStream: What is your…
3rd of June 2019
Working Woman: Emilia O’Connor and ArtStream teach ‘theatre for an inclusive world’
by Alison Starling/ABC7Friday, May 24th 2019 CHEVY CHASE, Md. (ABC7) — ArtStream teaches live theatre and music to more than 1,200 students with disabilities every year, helping with self-confidence, social skills and much more. But it’s their big performances on stage that ArtStream is known for and that co-founder and teacher Emilia O’Connor is the most proud of. “We…
3rd of May 2019
Performers, playwrights with disabilities find a home at ArtStream – The Sentinel Review
Performers, playwrights with disabilities find a home at ArtStream BARBARA TRAININ BLANK Theaters seek to reach out to underserved audiences. ArtStream, Inc., reaches out to potential actors and playwrights who might lack opportunities elsewhere. Founded in 2005, the nonprofit organization teaches communication and social skills through participation in the performing arts for individuals with IDDA…
25th of April 2019
Actor Spotlight: Shelley Belgard
Shelley Belgard (Phoenix Marie the Sheriff) is a 45-year-old actor from Houston, TX, but now makes her home in Rockville, MD with her husband Bill. Shelley began acting in high school and has been a member of ArtStream since its founding. Shelley’s past experiences include Imagination Stage (formerly Bethesda Academy of Performing Arts), Peter Pan,…
27th of March 2019
Inclusive Theater Troupe Brings Two Shows to Local Stage
Inclusive-theater troupe brings two shows to local stage by SCOTT McCAFFREY, Sun Gazette Newspapers A family painting – loved by some, reviled by others – goes missing in a British manor house. To crack the case, some bumptious police investigators are brought in, while the servants (under suspicion themselves) pool their meager savings to hire…
17th of October 2018
“Inclusive arts group’s success spans both sides of Potomac River” – Gala Review
The ArtStream Eighth Annual Gala was a huge success! You can read more about the evening at insidenova.com.
4th of June 2018
“C’mon Get Happy” in CultureSpot MC
ArtStream’s Summer Cabaret Happy Again: Songs, Dreams, and Rainbows was featured in the local arts blog CultureSpot MC. Thanks to ArtStream actor Ana Bradley and Cabaret Director Pamela Leighton-Bilik for being profiled in this article and thanks to author Chris Slattery for spreading the word about ArtStream! C’MON GET HAPPY! ArtStream’s Spring Cabaret Showcases the Talent and Perseverance of…
15th of May 2018
ArtStream on Embracing Arlington Arts
ArtStream Director of Marketing John Newman and actor Nick Kramp were guests on Embracing Arlington Arts. Listen to the show » Thanks to Janet Kopenhaver for welcoming us!
26th of April 2018
Not Your Average Joe’s Fundraiser – June 15-17 and 22-24
Have a fun night out to support ArtStream! Present this certificate (printed or digital) to your server at Not Your Average Joe’s in Silver Spring. ArtStream will receive 15% of your total purchase.* Valid every day of ArtStream’s Silver Spring ITC performances: June 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, and 24. *Excludes alcohol, tax and gratuity.…
