Intensive Education Academy and Northwest Catholic Partner in Show of Bravery, Unified Theater Production

Earlier this month, students from the Intensive Education Academy (IEA) and Northwest Catholic High School partnered together for a Unified Theater production. Unified Theater focuses on ability, bringing special education students together with their typical peers. Together, the students write, direct and produce their own production.

This year’s production focused on bravery. Through different skits and songs, students showcased the many ways one can truly be brave.

“Just getting on stage is brave!” says Tracy Barbour, Assistant Director of Education at IEA and Unified Theater liaison. “Unified Theater is an amazing program because it really helps the students increase their confidence. It’s also rewarding to see how much the students grow, and the relationships they develop, from the first rehearsal to the final production.”

The performance at the Richard Rice Auditorium at Northwest Catholic was attended by friends and family members of the performers, as well as residents of the local community. Students from both schools look forward to working together again on next year’s original production.