The Musical

Shannon is an actress, comedian, singer and writer. She is best known for her recurring roles on the TV series Lucky Hank, Difficult People and Bridesman as well as her starring role in the film Best Summer Ever. Shannon is an advocate for casting people with disabilities into complex roles, to break down stereotypes and increase on-screen representation.

Joel is a singer, athlete with the LA Galaxy Power Soccer Club, and actor who has been in multiple Chicago-area stage productions, including Our Town, Cinderella: At The Theater of Potatoes, and All Quiet On The Western Front. In 2021, he received a 3Arts Make a Wave Award to support his theatrical work. Joel is an advocate for inclusive casting and is honored to be a part of the push for disability representation in the media.

James is a singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, actor and writer. He is a passionate advocate for authentic representation of disabled actors in TV, film and other media. James’ music, including SPACES, is featured on the iHeartRadio website and has been played on the radio. His filmography includes several movies, commercials, TV series and documentaries, including The Allnighter, Pugsley, Kimboo and Inner Warrior.

Allie is a classically trained vocalist and vocal teacher specializing in opera. She is a staunch disability rights advocate and works to destigmatize disability by sharing her daily life with her followers on TikTok. Her hobbies include music, gaming, art and make-up.