A South Bay community theater company is producing a Disney musical classic this weekend with a diverse cast of characters.offers training to performers of all ages. But, the production of"Descendants the Musical" features young actors, singers, and dancers 6 to 17 years old of all abilities including those who are neurodivergent. Some of them are on the autism spectrum.
“After they got it all out, I feel so much better," Macdermot said."I can actually breathe and do what I love without problems.” The diversity in the cast and the strong support of parents are creating a community that is better together. Abigail Estrella, 15, is a typically-abled performer who said she's learned from those cast members who are much younger and differently-abled.
“I see myself in them, and I can see how they’re growing. I can see how their careers are going to take off and I see them improving every single day," she said.