504: The Musical, by Abbie Goldberg and Mason McDowell, is a fictionalized account of the 1977 San Francisco sit-in that led to civil rights for disabled people. This ensemble piece focuses on the relationships between the protesters—including a protective mother and her Deaf son, loving but polarized brothers, a budding romance between a closeted protester and the lead community organizer, a Black Panther, and an elderly aspiring artist. For 26 days the protestors fight through stigmatization, bomb threats, internalized ableism, and an unfair media, until they eventually triumph in D.C.—all set to a soulful score inspired by 1970s R&B and Pop.

CONTENT WARNING:

Please be advised this production contains moments of offensive language, the presentation and discussion of marginalized people, discrimination and themes of oppression. There will be reference to being a war veteran, as well as being in recovery.

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 (Empower, Perform, Include, Create) is a nonprofit theatre company dedicated to creating professional performing arts opportunities and supportive social communities in the arts for Neurodivergent and Disabled artists.