Bluelaces Theater Company Presents Autism-Friendly OUT THERE!

Bluelaces Theater Company is accepting ticket requests for its first production, "Out There!"

The show welcomes audiences with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other developmental differences into an environment accessible for all ages and abilities.

Presented by The Performance Project at University Settlement, it runs May 21-29 at University Settlement's Speyer Hall.

• Saturdays, May 21 and May 28, 2016: 10:30 a.m. / 12 p.m. / 3 p.m. / 4:30 p.m.
  Sundays, May 22 and May 29, 2016: 11:30 a.m. / 1 p.m. / 2:30 p.m.

• Speyer Hall at University Settlement (184 Eldridge St., New York, N.Y. 10002)

• Pay-what-you-can/$10 suggested donation

Unlike a one-time, adapted Autism-friendly performance, "Out There!" is originally designed specifically for audiences with developmental differences. Interactive and multisensory, this theatrical adventure explores outer space. It is directed by Bluelaces's Co-Artistic Director Alison Mahoney (recent Assistant Director for Lincoln Center Education and Trusty Sidekick Theater's "Up and Away" for young audiences with ASD) and features 4 actors and 5 Adventure Guides. Adventure Guides pair with each audience member for an individually tailored experience.

Tickets are limited; each show has an audience size of 5 to 10 to keep its Adventure Guide to audience member ratio at 1:2. Email ticketing@bluelacestc.com or call 646-883-BLUE to request tickets. Bluelaces offers pay-what-you-can tickets to keep its programming also economically accessible.

"Because the performers were heavily involved in developing the show, they have total ownership over the material and can modify it to fit each different audience group. We do our best to not only accept but also celebrate our audiences! " Mahoney said.

"Out There!" is presented through University Settlement's Performance Project. Start your exploration of inclusive theatre at www.bluelacestc.com.