Major Impact Theater

Major Impact Theater has a Major Impact on its actors; improving their speech, memory, self-esteem, social skills, job searching abilities, identity and confidence. Our actors are encouraged to go above and beyond perceived limitations, enhancing their lives in our community through Theater Arts. Creative Director Shawnda Davis is experienced in working with adults with disabilities. She discovers and enhances actors’ talents, and structure the plays to showcase these talents. Shawnda is also experienced in writing and directing plays, making her uniquely qualified to create professional productions, providing actors the confidence to perform at their highest level. MIT actors then translate their new acting skills into real-world confidence. One of the most heartwarming aspects of the troupe is seeing the surprised reaction of the audience as MIT actors perform their scenes with such confidence and professionalism. There is a ‘yes I can’ attitude that envelops everyone that is present. Because the performers are fearless, the audience comes to realize that it doesn’t matter what obstacles present themselves – with confidence, anything is attainable.