Area Stage Company's Inclusion Theatre Project (ITP) is a one-of-a-kind theatre training program for students with developmental and intellectual disabilities founded by Executive Director Maria Banda-Rodaz. Though all ASC Conservatory classes have always been fully inclusive, ITP is focused solely on its students' progress, allowing instructors to tailor their approach based upon unique student needs and abilities. The program originated in 2014 from ASC's belief that training in the performing arts teaches vital tools for life. ITP trained instructors reach participants through multi-modal classes within the musical theatre medium, assisting in their journey and development as they move towards adulthood. The program serves student actors across South Florida, ages five and up, with developmental disabilities who are eager to expand their talents. Coaches also travel to local partner schools to provide on-site, outreach classes to individuals who might not otherwise have the opportunity to explore and access their abilities through the arts. ITP currently serves over 200 youth through onsite classes at ASC'S Riviera Theatre and coordinated outreach classes by ITP instructors at five local partner schools, the fifth of which just joined in late 2019. Yearly, students present two public access musical theatre productions, this year to be performed in July 2020 and December 2020, as well as multiple outreach performances at many community events. Productions are full-length musicals, rehearsed and performed at ASC's Riviera Theatre and are produced with extensive set, costumes, and lighting. ITP pairs "partner actors" of all ages from the ASC Conservatory with ITP students for each production to bolster the ensemble. This promotes an environment of awareness and camaraderie, while also allowing for more individual attention and instruction for each ITP.