All eyes were on six glamorous Shepparton Access performers at Eastbank on Thursday.
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The dreams of the new-found local celebrities came true as they had the opportunity to perform a series of songs and dances.
It was the first time the centre had organised a performance at such a large scale.
Support worker and drama co-ordinator, Helen Janke said the students were feeling pretty special as they had their own dressing rooms, their own personal stylist to do their hair and makeup, and had people asking for their photo and autograph.
“I think there’s not a lot of opportunity for adults with disabilities in the arts in the Shepparton area,” Ms Janke said.“Because there is a lack of opportunity, they look at it as something they aspire to,” she said.
Five performers took to the stage with three songs and dances while another student took over the very important job as a technical assistant and co-ordinated the lights, screens, curtains and microphones.
Ms Janke said the local community response had been overwhelming and everyone had wanted to help fulfil the stars' dreams.
“I think there’s a great need for it in the area and people would be too willing to support and encourage this type of thing,” she said.
“We are here to start to get the ball rolling and hopefully this isn’t the last time we do this,” she said.Although the performers had sat through many local theatre shows it was their turn to shine on the Eastbank stage.
The audience was filled with parents, friends, Shepparton access service users and even the entire cast from Notre Dame College School of Rock.
After the show, the performers attended a VIP party at Shepparton Access.
Ms Janke said their dreams would not have been achieved without the support from the Greater Shepparton City Council and Riverlinks.
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