The Center for Applied Drama and Autism, and Theatre on the Spectrum are hosting An Inclusive and Accessible Afternoon of Very Special Theatre on Saturday, April 28 from 1 to 5 PM at The Black Box Theatre, 2207 Romig Rd, Akron 44320. Theatre on the Spectrum Adult and Youth companies will present their current performances. The afternoon begins with the adult company presenting There's No Business Like Show Business, a cabaret- style music and comedy show. The youth company presents original scenes and monologues from Along the Graveyard Path for our upcoming original production, Along the Graveyard Path, about the history of disAbility in our community. The audience will have opportunities to join with differently-abled artists in creating theatre: Improv with Theatreon the Spectrum, music with local musician Ernest Chatman, and visual art-- Collaborative @Play Mural from Art x Love, (an Akron neighborhood project initiated by artist Mac Love. This event is both a showcase for disAbled performers and a fund-raiser to help us expand our programming in West Akron. Proceeds from this event will provide scholarships for our youth classes for young people on the autism spectrum and support upcoming productions by Theatre on the Spectrum, the performance wing of the Center for Applied Drama and Autism. Tickets are $10/pay-what-you-can for general admission. Event sponsorships are $50 which includes 2 tickets, name in program and a VIP party at the close of the event. Tickets can be ordered at cada.brownpapertickets.com. For further information, call 234-678-7830. Mission: The Center for Applied Drama and Autism is committed to providing theatre-based opportunities for individuals on the Autism Spectrum, adults and youth with disAbilities, and their communities. By encouraging individual and collaborative success through drama in an inclusive, safe environment that celebrates diversity and the joy of the creative arts, CADA supports social and emotional well-being, growth and empowerment. *Wendy Duke* Co-Founder, *The Center for Applied Drama and Autism* Program Director, *Theatre on the Spectrum Adult Day Company, Ardmore Inc* email: wendy@centerforada.org <laura@centerforada.org> telephone: 330.687.4177 web: centerforada.org