Beloved story of acceptance, adventure, and laughter

Stars and the Moon, an all-abilities theatre company dedicated to high-quality, inclusive performances, is this week performing its 2025 Inclusical: Shrek the Musical!

This beloved story of acceptance, adventure, and laughter will come to life on stage, featuring our unique castmate model, where performers of all abilities work together to share roles and support one another.

Founded in 2021, Stars and the Moon was born out of a shared love of musical theatre between founder Eitan Meyerowitz and his cousin Zac Chester, an actor who lives with down syndrome. In building the theatre company, Meyerowitz sought to create a space wherein performers of all abilities could share the spotlight and create moving, accessible theatre.

The company’s castmate model—pairing two or more performers in each role to support one another (at least one of whom identifies as neurodivergent and/or living with disability/disabled)—ensures that artists of all abilities can shine together, fostering a theatrical experience unlike any other.

Everyone knows the transformative power of theatre, yet for many, accessibility remains a challenge. Outdated casting practices and physical barriers continue to marginalise artists and audience members living with disabilities. Stars and the Moon dismantles these barriers to create theatre that is truly accessible, inclusive, and celebrates the diversity of our community.