The Cambridge Program for Individuals with Special Needs is preparing for its annual performance, which will explore the lives of those with intellectual disabilities. This year's play, If These Walls Could Talk: A Look into the Everyday Lives of Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities, is written and directed by program director David Tynes. The play, based on real-life experiences, will blend on-stage performance with the personal stories of its performers. It will be shown on December 21 and 22 at the Russell Youth Center, according to the City of Cambridge website.

The cast of If These Walls Could Talk is made up of individuals with varying levels of experience but united by their passion. Tickets are $15 at the door, and the performers, many of whom have extensive experience, are known for captivating the audience. Lead actors Jonathan Nardella and Adam Matos have a strong chemistry that draws the audience in, while seasoned actors like Alexander Blue, Sebastian Newman, Richard Lochiatto, and Patrick O'Brien challenge perceptions with their powerful performances. Adam Palmer, Chris Whitney, and Leslie Schapira bring emotional depth to the play.

This is not your typical amateur performance. Alongside the lead actors, the ensemble includes Alexandra Gully, Jevon Howe, Cathy Patton, Jill Love, and Lamar Forte, all ready to impress. John Connolly and Arthur Lobo serve as narrators, guiding the scenes based on the real-life experiences of the cast. Denise Brown-Tynes, Victor King, Sean Alailima, and Wendell Baynes add further depth to the production. The play features 40 members from The Cambridge Program, showcasing a significant portion of Cambridge’s local talent.

For more information, people can contact David Tynes via email at [email protected]. When the curtain rises at 7 p.m. on December 21 and 4:30 p.m. on December 22, The Russell Youth Center will come alive with voices and stories that are often unheard, shining a light on the local community.