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About

We're an ensemble of performing artists in Adelaide, South Australia who are living a with a disability.
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Who we are

True Ability is an ensemble of performing artists living with a disability in Adelaide, South Australia. We are an initiative of AJZ Productions, a not-for-profit arts organisation.

What we do

True Ability offers classes and workshops people living with a disability of all ages. We teach people how to create and perform in creative projects like theatre shows, films and interactive experiences. Our works are performed in public for a general audience.

Mission

Our mission is to create professional theatre pieces, films and advocacy for artists with a lived experience of disability in Adelaide, Australia.

We will have a standard of excellence in arts and accessibility and be an example for people around the world.

Team

Alirio Zavarce
Alirio Zavarce
Artistic Director
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Juliette Zavarce
Juliette Zavarce
Creative Producer
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Partners

True Ability is supported by

Awards

We were recognised for our work providing free arts access to children and young people in the City of Playford. We engaged with hundreds of young artists in our weekly workshops, school in-residency performances, drama workshops and Free School Holiday Program.

City of Playford Mayoral Award
International Day of People with Disability Award for Outstanding Achievement
Adelaide Critics Circle Independent Arts Foundation Award
Nomination for the Award for Innovation 2023
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