Following an enthusiastic response to the sensory-friendly performance of Go, Dog. Go!, families and professionals who serve the special needs community now look forward to the sensory-friendly performance of Stuart Little on Saturday, July 12 at 4:30 p.m. Current attendance numbers suggest that DCT is poised to host more than the 300+ who came to the first show.
Attendee Beverly Campbell shared the following after coming to DCTs first sensory-friendly show, ”My grandson had a glorious time at his first theater experience, and I was thrilled to let him express joy in his special way! We will return in July for another experience of a non-judgmental outing.”
After years of requests from families, a national grant from the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation and Theatre Communications Group has enabled Dallas Children’s Theater (DCT) to include three sensory-friendly performances for children with autism and other special needs in 2014. Based on the overwhelming response, DCT is seeking funds to continue providing these special performances in 2015 and beyond. Many of these children, along with others with sensory sensitivity, are enjoying a comfortable live theater experience for the first time.
Stuart Little actors and production staff have worked with sensory processing experts to develop this special performance featuring the story of an extraordinary mouse making his way through New York City. Actor Randall Scott Carpenter who plays Stuart says, On the road it worked out really, really well, and it made for such a comfortable and easy experience for the children. Being a part of that is so great.
The sensory-friendly performance of Stuart Little is Saturday, July 12 at 4:30 at the Rosewood Center for Family Arts. Show goers are encouraged to come one hour early to enjoy some fun pre-show activities! The performance is recommended for all ages.
In an effort to make sure families have no economic barriers to participation, tickets to the sensory-friendly performance are only $5 each. For tickets or more information on Stuart Little, visit www.dct.org or call the box office at 214-740-0051.
