SEASPAR Members Perform At Theatre of Western Springs

WESTERN SPRINGS, IL – The South East Association for Special Parks And Recreation hosted its 11th annual Holiday Spectacular, a showcase of participants with disabilities’ talents in various arts such as music, dance, and theater on Dec. 4 at The Theatre of Western Springs. It featured more than 90 performers who took the stage in 18 performances. Among the participants were those who are active in SEASPAR’s Voice and Music Lessons, Glee Club, Actors Guild, EAGLES adult day program, and Adapted Music Lessons, as well as independent performers, according to a news release.

Two of the stars of the show, Ram Tibudan of Woodridge and Paul Bures of La Grange Park, are participants in SEASPAR’s Adapted Music Lessons, a program that uses specialized touchpad instruments to enable people with limited mobility to make music. SEASPAR provides dynamic recreation programs and quality services for individuals with disabilities served by the park districts of several of the western suburbs.

Other highlights of the show included the audience joining in to help 13-year-old Aidan Hincks of Western Springs finish his vocal performance of “Jingle Bells.”

“Our participants, their families, and our staff all look forward to the Holiday Spectacular every year,” said Matthew Corso, executive director of SEASPAR. “It truly is spectacular to see how our participants’ abilities and confidence have grown through their involvement in our skill-building programs. Everyone is beaming with pride and inspiration by the end of the night.”

Photos via the South East Association for Special Parks And Recreation