The Butterfly Project is a supportive and inclusive theater opportunity for students with developmental disabilities. This program creates a safe and encouraging space where participants can explore their creativity, build confidence, and develop social and communications skills through the performing arts.
With guidance from compassionate mentors and theater professionals, students are empowered to express themselves, connect with others, and shine or stage! The Butterfly Project celebrates the unique talents of every individual, fostering a sense of belonging, achievement, and joy!
There are several options for students to participate:
- Actor/actress
- Set design
- Props design
- Backstage crew
- Technical crew
- Costume design
- Choreography
We are also in need of volunteers to partner with each performing artist during the season.
Practices will be held two days a week starting in May, but the exact dates have not been finalized. Practices will be held after school at the Lindsey Student Support Center in Warner Robins. Transportation will not be provided by the school district.
Practices will be held after school. The exact practice schedule has not been finalized.
Practices will be held at the Lindsey Student Support Center located at 81 Tabor Drive in Warner Robins. Occasionally, practices may also be held at Mossy Creek Middle School.
Auditions for on-stage roles will be held in order to cast the right person in the right part. Auditions are not required for students who wish to work in backstage positions (set design, props, costuming, etc.)
Auditions will be held on May 6 from 5-6pm at the Lindsey Student Support Center (81 Tabor Drive in Warner Robins) and on May 8 from 5-6pm at Mossy Creek Middle School (200 Danny Carpenter Drive in Kathleen). You only need to attend one audition. Virtual auditions will also be accepted. Contact Jessica Lightsey at Jessica.lightsey@hcbe.net for more details about virtual auditions.
The Butterfly Project will perform High School Musical in the Spring of 2026. Practices will begin in May 2025 because we will perform one song at the 2025-2026 Opening Session on July 23, 2025.
Our first performance will be at the 2025-2026 Opening Session on July 23, 2025. At this event, the District welcomes back approximately 2,500 teachers to celebrate the start of a new year. Seating at this event is extremely limited due to the number of people in attendance; however, it will be live streamed on Facebook.
Because participation in the Butterfly is not required for students, it is considered to be an extra-curricular activity. No transportation will be provided by the school.
Parental involvement is encouraged. Parents can help with props, set, costumes, etc. Parents can also help us to encourage students, help them to memorize their lines, practice their choreography.
We are in need of volunteers to partner with each performing artist during the season. We especially encourage students who are members of their school’s Partners Club or students with theater experience.