Anchorless Productions
Our students will never be held down. They are Anchorless.
Our Mission
We are a non-profit theatre company that aims to show young adults and children with developmental disabilities that they will never be held down. Our goal is to provide an opportunity to young adults with developmental disabilities to express themselves and grow through theatre. The foundation of our company stems deeper than just a production; we strive to develop self-confidence, expression, and essential life skills in each of our students. We care about our students and unite them with typically developing peers to create a safe learning environment. Our focus is on creating progress, growth, and friendships.
May Student Spotlight
Cassandra Datts
Cassandra is a volunteer at Mychal's Learning Place and currently attends the Creative Options program during the week. She will soon begin classes at the Braille Institute.
Cassandra has performed in two Anchorless Productions, Moana and Finding Nemo. In Finding Nemo, she enjoyed taking on a bigger role to challenge herself. Her favorite part of Anchorless is spending time with her cast mates, many of whom she wouldn't have met otherwise. What makes Cassandra a great Anchorless student is her helpful and supportive attitude during rehearsals. She values and embodies Anchorless's sense of community and friendship. Cassandra advises new Anchorless students and volunteers to try new things because, in the long run, it helps you grow, become a better person, and learn more about yourself. Anchorless has shown her what she is capable of and has helped her overcome her stage fright and social anxiety.
May Volunteer Spotlight
Zachary Rosenfeld
Zachary is a sophomore at Mira Costa High School. Outside of school, he volunteers for both Anchorless and Resin, a Hermosa-based art studio.
Zach is currently a performance volunteer for Anchorless’s spring production: Tangled The Musical. Zach's unrelenting enthusiasm inspires everyone around him and makes him a great volunteer. He loves participating in the dances and helping his buddies learn their lines. Zach’s favorite Anchorless memory is meeting the cast of the show, including his buddy John, his now close friend and rehearsal sidekick. His advice to new members of the Anchorless family is to not worry about dancing in front of others, and just have fun with it. Anchorless has made him feel more confident in himself and has given him the opportunity to branch out socially.
Our Newsletter
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