Together, playwrights Christian Andrews and Hannah Stephens are raising funds for their new original musical, Louder Than Words. This story follows a high school girl with trauma induced mutism as she navigates mounting pressure from her parents and peers, finding comfort and guidance from her imaginary friend, Stella and her hard-of-hearing friend, Jamie. Through this project, they hope to welcome accessibility practices into artistic storytelling and spark meaningful conversations about diversity, disability, and inclusion—both in the arts and in life.

The journey to bring Louder Than Words to the stage has been driven by a passion for making theater accessible and representative of all voices. With your support, they can cover essential production needs, purchasing costume pieces, paying the talented collaborators, and producing a demo album for the musical. This includes studio time, equipment, and post-production editing, all of which are crucial to sharing this story with a wider audience.

In their collaborative efforts with Starcatcher Theater, your support will help achieve the show’s themes and the theater’s mission of “Arts For All.” Any contribution, big or small, will help bring this story to life and make a lasting impact on the arts community. Thank you for believing in the power of inclusive storytelling!