Empower.
Perform.
Include.
Create.
Everyone has a talent.
Some people gravitate towards science, literature, or music. Others are drawn to the stage. We're all born with something we love to do—that's what makes us who we are. There's power in finding your purpose and celebrating your talent. But some talent isn't clear until it has a spotlight.
EPIC Players is a nonprofit theatre company that opens the stage to all types of artists and seeks to shine a light on neuro-diverse talent. We believe our differences are our strengths. And that a more open stage connects artists and audiences to more representation, more inspiration, and more opportunities.
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What’s On Stage
EPIC’s 2024/2025 Season
Mark your calendars … we’re excited to announce our 2024/25 season – our full lineup of cabaret, drama and musical comedy performances from October through May. Details are below!
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90's Cabaret
At Joe’s Pub at The Public
Date: October 26
Get ready for some fabulous favorites at our 90’s themed neuroinclusive cabaret alongside our Broadway friends! -
A Christmas Carol
At Theatre Row
Dates: December 10-15
Tickets available soon
This timeless story follows Scrooge as the spirits teach him a lesson and he gains a whole new understanding of the meaning of Christmas. EPIC will be sharing our own original take on the classic story. -
EPIC AFTER NOON
At Theatre Row
Date: December 14
Join us for a 2 p.m. showcase for our virtual classes: EPIC’s Auditions class will be performing monologues and the Songwriting class will be performing the original music they created this semester. -
EPIC Underground: Passions & Appetite
At Joe’s Pub at The Public
Date: February 25
Join us for an extraordinary evening of laughter celebrating the talents and experiences of our performers through captivating narratives and hilarious stand-up comedy. It will be a night filled with genuine humor, heartfelt moments, and a sense of community.
Our line-up features a mix of seasoned comedians and fresh voices, all bringing a unique perspective to the Joe’s Pub Stage. -
Spring Cabaret
At Joe’s Pub at The Public
Date: April 2
Join our artists as they get their chance to take on their Dream Roles – those iconic musical parts they’ve always wanted to perform, with the help of our Broadway friends. -
Seussical the Musical
At ART/NY The Mezzanine Theatre
Date: May 8-18
In this fun and fabulous musical comedy, The Cat in the Hat tells the story of Horton, an elephant who discovers a speck of dust that contains the Whos, including Jojo, a Who child sent off to military school for thinking too many "thinks."
Horton faces a double challenge: not only must he protect the Whos from a world of naysayers and dangers, but he must guard an abandoned egg, left in his care by the irresponsible Mayzie La Bird. Although Horton faces ridicule, danger, kidnapping and a trial, the intrepid Gertrude McFuzz never loses faith in him.
Ultimately, the powers of friendship, loyalty, family and community are challenged and emerge triumphant.
EPIC Education
EPIC in the Classroom
EPIC EDUCATION
EPIC offers its members access to over 100 free arts education classes per year. Classes are offered both in person and virtually.
EPIC IN SCHOOLS
EPIC also partners with NYC public schools and community organizations to bring EPIC into classrooms and auxiliary programs.
EPIC FALL CLASSES
EPIC ‘s fall class registration is open! Please click below to learn more about our offerings and sign up for the fall season.
EPIC News
“EPIC Players gives voice to those who are rarely told to speak up, and awakens us all to the idea that there are countless others out there who have voices worth hearing too—if we would only give them a chance. The EPIC Players’ pursuit is a noble one; to be the beacon, the proverbial shining city on a hill, bravely providing an example for the rest of us to follow.”
— My Entertainment World
EPIC on CBS
Jean Song reports on how EPIC Players is empowering neurodiverse communities.
EPIC in Hollywood Reporter
Learn about EPIC’s production of Spring Awakening and the cast and creative team that made it happen.
EPIC in American Theatre Magazine
An article on EPIC celebrating their fifth anniversary and how they created a community for neurodiverse theatremakers.
Support Us
Make a donation.
EPIC Players is a 501c3 nonprofit organization and a completely free resource for our members to enjoy, enrich themselves, and engage with their colleagues in the arts. Your donation helps us keep our classes free and our performance opportunities paid for all of our artists. We continue to grow and thrive with the generous support of audiences and advocates like you.
EPIC Videos
EPIC PLAYERS +
Bring EPIC home with you and tune into our streaming page, EPIC PLAYERS +, to access some of our past performances. You can also peruse some of our EPIC Sings Video Series collaboration with Broadway friends, past cabarets, and original content below and on our YouTube page.
Ring of Keys
Nicole D’Angelo (Audrey, Little Shop of Horrors) singing Fun Home’s “Ring of Keys” with Obie Award-winning and Tony-nominated actor, Sydney Lucas!
A Whole New World
Jordan Boyatt (Molly, Peter and the Starcatcher) singing Aladdin’s “A Whole New World” with Broadway’s Telly Leung from Aladdin and Godspell!
Who I’d Be
Travis Burbee and Henry Houghton singing Shrek’s “Who I’d Be” with Broadway’s Analise Scarpaci from Mrs. Doubtfire the Musical!
