This weekend’s 1 in 31 guest is Heather Edwards. Heather is the co-founder and CEO of AhHa! Broadway, a New York City based nonprofit. Heather has trained as a classical pianist and graduated from Berklee College of Music. AhHa! Broadway enables opportunities for performing arts education and programming to under-resourced kids, veterans, seniors, and neurodivergent adults. They recently partnered with Queens Centers for Progress (QCP) on an inclusive theater program resulting in the QCP’s inaugural production of Willy Wonka. The partnership provided opportunities for individuals to participate in various aspects of theater, including acting, backstage crew, and artistry.
Heather wants all individuals to believe in themselves, if you want to be a Broadway star, go after your dreams. Tune in to learn more or visit: https://ahhabroadway.org/
Referenced inspirational works: How to Dance in Ohio (Broadway show) all castmembers had a diagnosis of ASD
“Super Avery and the Day of the big Race” by Avery Thomas.
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Sunday August 17th at 6:00AM EST on WBPM 92.9/96.5 and WHUD 100.7FM
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