Matinee Performance
presented by Community Access to the Arts (CATA)
“Get ready to have your heart opened WIDE!” CATA’s Annual Performance, “The Ripple Effect,” is a joyous performance created by artists with disabilities in dance, music, acting, juggling, comedy, and more. Celebrate art and inclusion at one of the most exciting events of the year!
Your Matinee ticket purchase helps support a portion of CATA’s performance costs, including theater rental and equipment. CATA fundraises to cover additional expenses, including stipends for CATA artists, accessibility resources, professional stage managers, lighting and sound, and more. A generous CATA donor has covered Ticket Processing Fees.
Tickets are FREE for EBT, WIC, ConnectorCare card holders (limit 5 tickets, use code “EBT”, “WIC”, or “ConnectorCare”).
Accessibility accommodations: ASL interpretation, open captioning, audio description, wheelchair accessible seating, braille and large print programs. Assistive listening devices and audio description are available upon request.
Wheelchair Accessible Seating: Wheelchair accessible seating is limited and reserved for guests using a wheelchair and one companion. To help us accommodate all who need these seats, please reserve them only if needed. If you’re attending with a larger group, we ask that additional guests select seats in another section of the theater. Thank you for your understanding!
About Community Access to the Arts: Community Access to the Arts is a nonprofit dedicated to nurturing and celebrating the creativity of people with developmental and intellectual disabilities, brain injuries, and autism. CATA engages more than 1,300 people with disabilities across 16 towns and cities in Berkshire County, MA and Columbia County, NY. Through dynamic arts programs, CATA artists with disabilities are empowered to discover new talents and express their unique perspectives. CATA shares their vibrant work in public performances, art exhibits, and poetry readings–collaborating with major cultural institutions including the Clark Art Institute, The Mount, and Shakespeare & Company to shine a light on the remarkable creative abilities of people with disabilities. Learn more at CATAarts.org.