Empowering young performers with dyslexia to thrive on stage, in school, and beyond.
Dyslexia on Stage is a student-led project created to support young performers with dyslexia who are pursuing theatre, music, dance, and other performing arts.
As performers, we are often expected to learn scripts, memorize lyrics, prepare auditions, balance rehearsals, and succeed academically at the same time. For students with dyslexia, those challenges can feel even greater.
This project was created to share practical strategies, resources, and encouragement for students who learn differently but dream just as big.
Whether you are a performer, parent, teacher, or student, we hope you find support, inspiration, and useful tools here.
Founded in 2026 by Siena De Maria to support young performers with dyslexia through resources, stories, and advocacy.
Hi, I'm Siena.
I am a high school musical theatre student, singer, actor, and dancer from Miami, Florida.
I was diagnosed with dyslexia and dyscalculia in elementary school. Like many students with learning differences, I often had to work harder to complete assignments, process written information, and develop study strategies that worked for me.
At the same time, I discovered a love for performing. Theatre became a place where I could express myself, build confidence, and connect with others.
Over the years, I learned that dyslexia does not prevent success in the performing arts. It simply means finding different ways to learn, memorize, organize, and prepare.
Dyslexia on Stage was created to share those strategies with other students and to help young performers understand that learning differently should never stop them from pursuing their goals.
My hope is that this project helps students feel supported, understood, and confident in their own abilities.
Photo credit: Sheila Ringel - Maria Schefer
Practical strategies for script memorization, learning lyrics, organization, and academic success.
Stories, experiences, and perspectives from students who learn differently and pursue the performing arts.
Helping students understand that dyslexia should never prevent them from pursuing their artistic goals.
Performing arts students are often expected to read scripts quickly, memorize large amounts of material, learn song lyrics, manage rehearsal schedules, and balance demanding academic coursework.
For students with dyslexia, these challenges can feel overwhelming.
Dyslexia on Stage was created to provide practical tools, encouragement, and real-world strategies that help young performers succeed while embracing the way they learn.
Learning differently should never limit artistic potential.
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Practical tools and strategies for performers with dyslexia.
Free downloadable guides designed to support learning and performance.