The mission of The SHINE Project is to:

Serve the community

Honor differences

Include everyone

Nurture talent, and

Empower individuals

through an inclusive musical theatre experience.

In this music therapy-informed project, neurodivergent individuals work alongside their typically developing peers and have equal roles in all aspects of the project. The SHINE Project is more than a performance opportunity for neurodivergent individuals—it is an environment that values unique differences and normalizes collaborative inclusive environments.

In the pilot year, participants will work together to perform the musical “On The Other Side of the Fence.” The speaking roles and music support themes of friendship, accepting differences, and working through conflict together.

The SHINE Project focuses on all aspects of producing a show including scenery and staging, lighting and sound, costuming, marketing, ticket sales; as well as, the final performance. Specifically, this project has three pillars: Performance, Production, and Business.

Donor Tiers:

Bronze ($100-$199)
includes social media mention

Silver ($200-$399)
includes social media mention
quarter page ad in program

Gold ($400-$599)
includes social media mention
half page ad in program
one SHINE t-shirt

Platinum ($600+)
includes social media mention
full page ad in program
two SHINE t-shirts
reserved seats for a performance

Specific Needs Sponsor:
Support a rehearsal - $100
Support a performer - $300
Support a performance - $350
Support the cast party - $500

SHINE with Giving Song

By MISSOURI DISABILITY EMPOWERMENT FOUNDATION

SHINE with Giving Song

Team Members