Hetlinger Performs

Empowering Performing Arts Programs

YOU CAN PERFORM!

An Artist Outlet

Performing arts can create many positive opportunities for people with disabilities, including confidence and self-expression, a sense of belonging, & greater independence.


At Hetlinger, the people we serve will build foundational skills through voice and speech training, technique workshops, improvisation exercises, guided performance critiques, and instruction on engaging an audience.



Partnered with the Emporia Arts Council to deepen artistic offerings.

Woman speaking into a microphone with red, white, and blue balloons in the background

Everyday Heroes Annual Talent Show

  • Annual talent showcase at Emporia Arts Council Davis Theater
  • Providing persons served the opportunity to present performing arts skills they have.
  • Creating confidence, connection, inclusion, creativity, and a stronger sense of identity
  • Recognizing persons served's essential role within the larger arts community.
Person in a wheelchair reaching forward and smiling in a performance or therapy setting

Hetlinger Performing Arts Initiative

  • Classes that serve as an introduction to stage performance.
  • Persons served develop confidence and essential performance abilities in a supportive and inclusive environment.
  • Annual live performing arts performance by persons served at Emporia Arts Council Davis Theater.

Encouraging self-expression & creativity.