Dr Jennifer (Jenny) Heriot and her husband Drew are helping children on the autism spectrum gain skills and confidence through acting.
One day, Jenny introduced the couple’s son, who has autism, to a theatre game. He was fascinated that changes in facial expression could change the meaning of statements. The next day, Jenny saw him using what he’d learned. That was her ‘ah-ha’ moment.
Between Jenny’s own skillset as an audiologist, actor, dancer and musician, and her husband’s as a director, producer and writer, Full Spectrum Theatre was born.
Each week, the troupes at Full Spectrum Theatre focus on developing essential life skills through engaging and carefully planned classes. They learn to ‘support your troupe’ while navigating a tightrope and the importance of ‘celebrating mistakes’ as they master juggling.
The children then take centre stage in heartwarming, original plays – preparing them to step confidently onto the grander world stage.