Posted: 4/13/15 at 10:55pm
hi I am 43 years old and I just want to be an actor I live in Portland.maine I HAVE A LREANING DISABLED and I need a program that I can be great in please help.
Posted: 4/14/15 at 8:51pm
155 views and no answers please anwers me people today
Posted: 4/20/15 at 10:57am
I'm not sure you need a specialized program, Bryan. Just one that you feel comfortable with that you can share your concerns about your disability. I have disabled kids all the time (both physical limitations and learning issues) in my classes....it's never created a problem.
I also doubt there are a lot of people from Maine here on the boards. And to be fair, I'm not sure if what you are looking for exists. Especially if you are talking about becoming a professional actor.
Posted: 4/23/15 at 12:29pm
I agree with dramamama. You should just go out and audition in a theatre that you feel comfortable with. Be sure to express your concerns about your disability to the director and stage manager, and you should be fine.
Posted: 4/30/15 at 6:02pm
While this program is not in Maine, there is one program that caters to actors with disabilities in Minneapolis-St Paul, MN - check out Interact Center for the Visual and Performing Arts (Website: https://www.interactcenter.com/ 
. Perhaps this an organization worth checking out?
Posted: 5/1/15 at 2:48pm
Hi Bryan. Our Beginners Acting Lab may be a good start for you. It takes place at our studios in New York though. Please take a look:
https://atlanticactingschool.org/part-time-classes/#beginnerslab
Thank you for your consideration!
Cecile Oreste, Atlantic Acting School Marketing Manager
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