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2015 SENSORY FRIENDLY PERFORMANCE SEASON
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Wednesday, January 14 at 10:00am and Saturday,
January 24 at 10:00am
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Wednesday, March 18 10:00am and 7:30pm
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Wednesday, April 15 at 10:00am and Saturday, April 18 at 10:00am
Columbus Children’s Theatre is proud to present another season of Sensory Friendly Performances for audiences on the autism spectrum and with developmental disabilities.
WHAT IS A SENSORY FRIENDLY PERFORMANCE?
- Elimination of loud or sudden sounds
- Elimination of abrupt changes in lighting
- Professionally trained staff and volunteers
- Audience members are free to talk and move around
- House lights are kept on slightly to allow for safety and freedom of movement
- Limited seat sales to allow room for guests with spatial issues
- Quiet lobby area for breaks
- Communication cards for non-verbal guests
- Sensory Friendly Resource packages for families, teachers, and caregivers
- Craft activities
- Safe and friendly environment
THE EXPERIENCE BEGINS AT HOME - WE ARE HERE TO HELP
We understand that the experience of coming to see a show begins long before arriving to the theatre. Going to new places can be scary – especially when you don’t know what to expect. CCT has made the following policy adjustments and some materials audiences can download and review with their family before coming to the theatre. These include:
- Social Stories – A Social Story is a picture book detailing the entire experience from walking up to the front door of the theatre, purchasing or picking up your tickets, choosing your seat, finding the bathrooms…everything! It even includes some pictures of the actors in their costumes. Audience members can review this at home with their family before leaving for the theatre so they know exactly what to expect. Social Stories will be available for download approximately two weeks before the performance. Audience members who purchase tickets to Sensory Friendly performances in advance will receive the Social Story via email.
- Pre and post show study guide and activities to keep families engaged with the live theatre experience and each other.
- Trained staff and actors to help guide the audience members through the experience by creating a welcoming environment.
- Big Yellow School Bus supports field trips for schools to CCT's Sensory Friendly Performances.
- Flexible Refund Policy - Normally, CCT does not offer refund for canceled reservations. However, for Sensory Friendly Performances only, we understand that complications arise before show time that may prevent families from being able to make it to the theatre. In these instances we will make our refund policy flexible. Reservations must be canceled by phone in order to receive the refund and must be within 24 hours of the missed performance by calling (614) 224-6672.
COMMUNITY PARTNERS
For more information, contact Columbus Children’s Theatre at (614) 224-6672
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