My First Nutcracker Sensory Friendly Performance

Join Clara and the Prince as they travel to a magical kingdom filled with delicious treats, dancing flowers and a pesky mouse king in this holiday classic reimagined for your youngest theatergoers!

From the company that brought you This is Sadie comes the perfect introduction to the ballet you know and love.

Directed and Choreographed by Melissa Riker
Adapted for young audiences by Barbara Zinn Kreiger
Featuring the Music of Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky

This performance is designed to create a welcoming environment for all families with children on the autism spectrum and related conditions.

To provide a welcoming environment, the following adjustments will be made to the performance:

House lights will remain at a low level during the performance
Reduction of loud sounds
Reduction of flashing or jarring lights
Sensory support (fidgets, earplugs, noise-canceling headphones) are available to audience members upon request
A quiet area is designated in the lobby. Audience members may exit and re-enter as needed
A relaxed atmosphere: audience members can vocalize and talk throughout the performance
Autism specialists are on site and available to provide support