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While much of theater therapy has focused on acting, there are other sections of the theatrical world which might be useful to help teach and focus other useful skills to students who have special needs. Stage managers, the unsung and often times unnoticed heroes of the theater community, require many basic skills that could be very helpful for students to learn and practice including organization skills, time management, social skills, basic leadership skills, and at higher ends project management. While not every student with special needs will be able to manage and master all of the skills that a stage manager needs at the professional level, experience as a stage manager can impact and improve skills that can last a lifetime.