FULTON THEATRE INTRODUCES SENSORY FRIENDLY PROGRAM OCTOBER 26

By: Robert Diamond Oct. 10, 2013

Fulton Theatre introduces a live-theater Sensory Friendly Pre-Performance Program for families of children with sensory challenges and on the autism spectrum during National Sensory Awareness Month. The program invites families to enjoy the Eichmann Family Theatre Series in a comfortable environment.

The workshop performance on Saturday, October 26 is from 11 am to noon to introduce children to the actors in costumes, lights, sound and other elements of Live Theatre. Lobby activities will be available for two hours before and one hour following the performance.This program will allow children to talk and walk around during the show and provide quiet rest areas with tactile activities in the lobby before and during the performance.

There is no cost for the Workshop Performance on Saturday, October 26. "Fulton Theatre has a long history of introducing children to Live Theatre. After receiving requests for sensory friendly offerings, we realized this was an opportunity to better serve all families," said Jennifer Ridgway, Fulton Theatre Director of Education and Outreach."Parents of young people with a sensory need may be reluctant to attend performances as their child may feel uncomfortable in the theatre environment. It's a startling experience for many first-time theatergoers! Our Sensory Friendly Pre-Performance Workshop Program will ease families into the experience in a comfortable setting and have a positive impact on all children attending the Theatre for the first time."

Through the Workshop Program, children will understand what to expect and develop a skill set to participate in the new experience of live theater. Families may attend all or a portion of the workshop or performances, based on their comfort level.

Sensory Friendly Components of Program:

Children may walk freely throughout the lobby and house.
Families may select their own seats.
Before 11AM: Explore the theatre and see in live demonstrations in the lobby. This optional component in includes a "touch-tour" introduction to cast in costumes and elements of live theater such as set, lights and sound.
At 11AM, a live on-stage performance with an explanation of lights, sound, applause, actors, curtains, set and costumes.
Rest areas available in lobby with televised stage performance.
Online resources, one week before the workshop and each subsequent production, will make parents aware of sound/light triggers in productions.
Mini-stage presentation

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Admission fee for these performances is required.

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Pinkalicious: March 15, 22, 29* at 11am

Seussical: April 26, May 3, 10 at 11am

How I Became a Pirate: June 14, 21, 28* at 11am

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