Roxey Ballet Sensory Friendly Nutcracker

Roxey Ballet is proud to offer a sensory-friendly performance of the Holiday Classic Nutcracker for children and adults withAutism Spectrum Disorder and other sensitivity issues or special needs
Adaptations to the performance include:
-lower sound levels
-elimination of potentially startling special effects and lighting
-house lights on at about 20%
-you are free to get up, move around, and leave whenever you need to
-a reduced length of performance
-allowed use of iPads and other electronics for therapeutic uses
-volunteers scattered throughout the theater to assist and direct audience members as needed
-quiet areas for taking a break
-fidget objects and earplugs available
-Story boards, visits before or after public hours, meet-a-seat program are available upon request.

"Studies have shown that theatre experiences increase social skills for students with autism. Our sensory-friendly performance allows everyone
to experience ballet in a comfortable, nurturing, and accepting environment!"
- Lees Hummel
Roxey Ballet Director of Education & Outreach