Out of Hand Theatre is Coming to Macon

Something special is happening in Macon, Georgia, on Sunday, April 12, 2026. An exciting event called Reimagining Schools, Neighborhoods & Faith Communities to Include All Children and Youth will take place from 2 to 4 PM at the Tubman Museum, located at 310 Cherry Street.

This free event brings together some powerful organizations all working toward the same goal — making sure every child and young person feels like they truly belong. The groups behind it include the Center on Human Development and Disability at the University of Georgia (CHDD UGA), the Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities (GCDD), Out of Hand Theatre, Wesleyan College, Lipson Advocacy, the Georgia Advocacy Office, and the Tubman Museum.

One of the highlights of the afternoon will be a one-person play performed by Out of Hand Theatre, a Georgia-based theatre company known for using art to start meaningful conversations. After watching the play, guests will have the chance to talk with each other about what they saw — sharing ideas about how to make schools, neighborhoods, and faith communities more welcoming for all kids.

This isn't the first time Out of Hand Theatre and GCDD have teamed up to make a difference. In February 2024, GCDD worked with Out of Hand Theatre to present A Seat at the Table: A Transformative Conversation Around Equity, Disability, and Support. Those gatherings brought together art, dinner, and discussion about the importance of equitable opportunities and supports for Georgians with developmental disabilities and their families. The events were held at Georgia Public Broadcasting in Atlanta and virtually, drawing together people from across the state. Out of Hand Theatre brought years of expertise creating meaningful conversations through the combination of art and dialogue, bringing people of diverse backgrounds together in facilitated conversations about complex issues — and the 2024 events marked their first event focused on disability.

In the spring of 2025, Out of Hand Theatre also partnered with CHDD UGA, the school governance team at Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary School in Athens and others for an Equitable Breakfast event focused on disability inclusion in schools — another example of bringing communities together around one table to listen, learn, and take action for children with disabilities.

Inclusion means more than just being in the same room. It means being truly welcomed — in classrooms, on playgrounds, in churches and synagogues, and in the neighborhoods where we all live. When children with disabilities are fully included, everyone around them learns compassion, understanding, and respect. Communities grow stronger when all voices count.

The Tubman Museum, one of the largest museums in the Southeast dedicated to African American art, history, and culture, is a meaningful and fitting place for this gathering. Its mission of honoring and lifting up all people makes it a natural home for a conversation about belonging.

Guests can look forward to a powerful one-person theatrical performance, light snacks and drinks, and open conversation about what inclusion really looks like — and how we can all help make it happen. On-site childcare and family support will be available, so families with young children are especially encouraged to come.

Registration is now open, so secure your ticket today. Whether you are a teacher, parent, faith leader, neighbor, or just someone who believes that every child deserves a place at the table — this event is for you.

Mark Your Calendar!
Sunday, April 12, 2026
2 - 4 PM Tubman Museum
310 Cherry Street, Macon, Georgia.