Phamaly Theatre Company's Mission is to be a creative home for theatre artists with disabilities; to model a disability-affirmative theatrical process; and to upend conventional narratives by transforming individuals, audiences, and the world.
PTC strives to create a world in which disability and the differences within the human condition are celebrated and the theatre experience is accessible and welcoming to all.
About the Company : Then
In 1989, Phamaly Theatre Company was founded by five students from the Boettcher School in Denver, all living with disabilities who had grown frustrated with the lack of theatrical opportunities for people living with disabilities.
Phamaly's founders were ahead of their time in building an inclusive organization that directly served disenfranchised individuals with disabilities from all racial, ethnic, gender, and class identities. Throughout its history, Phamaly has maintained a dedication to this principle of inclusion while creating innovative reinventions of established works.
About the Company: Now
Today, Phamaly continues to exclusively feature actors with all nature of disabilities: physical, cognitive, intellectual and emotional. PTC gives artists a supportive space and helps empower individuals within their disability identity while helping to educate the community about access and inclusion.
In addition, Phamaly has entertained audiences by presenting high-quality, award winning performances which elevate our understanding of the human condition.
Phamaly's Values
Community
Phamaly is passionate about creating and supporting all members of its community – on stage and off.
Authenticity
Phamaly celebrates the unconventional and uplifts human uniqueness.
Disability-affirmative
Phamaly has pride in the disability identity.
Adaptation
Phamaly believes in disability as a creative asset and artistic aesthetic that can transform conventional stories and unlock creative potential.
Innovation
Phamaly is fiercely committed to deconstructing barriers so theatre artists with disabilities can work freely and productively and do their best work.
Humor
Phamaly creates a safe space to allow for laughter, vulnerability, and fearlessness.
