Winners of the 2023 CONADIS Inclusive Management Best Practices Competition category
We were recognized in the Art and Culture category of the third edition of the Inclusive Management Best Practices Competition 'Recognition of Inclusion & Disability' of the National Council for Disability of Peru.
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Disability
In Peru there are 3,209,261 people who have some kind of disability.
Lack of options
1.0% of the population with disabilities participate in recreational and cultural activities
Lack of belonging
78% of the population with disabilities is not part of any cultural group.
And we are part of the change
WE ARE INCLUSION
"Musical Ciudadano", seeks to break down barriers and build bridges between people with and without disabilities through art and music. Our goal is to create an environment where all participants can reach their full potential, demonstrating that diversity is a source of enrichment and learning for all. Our project is characterized by integrating people with Down syndrome, autism, cognitive impairment, motor disabilities, among other conditions, into its cast, along with people without disabilities. This coexistence enriches all participants, generating an environment of true inclusion. At "Musical Ciudadano," we not only accept diversity; we celebrate it and use it as a means to create musical theater works that reflect the reality of an inclusive society.
This project benefits:
Students with disabilities
Students without disabilities
Families
We seek to improve people's quality of life by educating participants and their families towards a more just and inclusive society.
Impact level
In 10 years we have achieved
Benefit more than 120 participants and their families
Presenting ourselves to +1500 people
Performing in more than 10 theaters in different districts of Lima
Figures for 2025
4 inclusive casts
43 students
66% of participants with disabilities
34% regular participants
20 of the participants are men
25 of the participants are women
18 scholarship participants
Team
Manuel Pinedo
Director and composer
Musical Theater Production
6
Assemblies
Original montages
The project features 5 Musical Theatre works with original musical composition and dramaturgy, and designed for the development of inclusive productions.
+70
Songs
Music as a form of learning
Music allows people with disabilities to gain a foothold in the stage structure. Its structured language makes it easier to follow movement patterns, promoting independence during the stage process.
In just
5 Months
Theatrical Assembly
In just 5 months we produced a Musical Theater production that was presented in different theaters in Lima and that showed inclusion, independence and empowerment of the participants.
Francisca De Calisto
Terapista Ocupacional
Therapeutic Results of our Project
In just
1 YEAR
Language development
In just one year we have seen students who upon entering had poorly developed verbal language, and after a year they have made significant progress in verbal and body language.
In just
6 MONTHS
Development of independence
In just 6 months, students who did not respond to instructions given by teachers and who required the support of a third party, became independent people performing on stage.
In just
3 Months
Generate inclusion
In just three months, we've seen the development of friendships and community between people with disabilities and regular participants. They support each other without distinctions.
Inclusion knows no bounds!
Our productions show everyone that inclusion is possible, and that people with disabilities can do great things.
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OUR OBJECTIVES
MOUNTING
Produce an inclusive musical production that showcases the participants' abilities.
Strengthen body language and emotional expression skills in children, youth, and adults.EXPRESSION
PARTICIPATE
Promote the active participation of attendees in the workshop.
Provide resources and strategies so that participants can perform with complete freedom and independence on stage.INITIATIVE
OUR PRODUCTIONS
We need your help
We currently have 18 scholarship students, with coverage ranging from 20% to 80% of the monthly workshop cost. We need individuals and companies to join us as sponsors.
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Av. Jorge Basadre 1066, San Isidro, Lima, Perú
Hour
Lunes y viernes
4 p. m.–6 p. m.
Phone
(+51) 933-910 769