Sensory-friendly performances aim to provide a positive theater experience for children with autism or other sensory-related disabilities and their families. While the performance will be performed as written, special accommodations will account for potential sensory challenges such as jarring sounds or lights. A quiet room will be available during the show for anyone who needs to take a break. Sp
ecially trained volunteers will be present to support you and your family’s experience. A “Coming to the Theater” video will be provided to help families prepare for this outing to the theater. Resources such as a character guide, plot synopsis, and FAQs are provided to help you decide if this is the right show for you and your family to attend. The full list of services is provided in the FAQs. Children must attend the sensory-friendly performance with a parent or responsible adult. After the show, families will be invited to complete a brief survey to help us improve our understanding of autism-friendly theatre. For questions, ticket link, and discount code, email [email protected]
Although this organization has members who are University of Virginia students and may have University employees associated or engaged in its activities and affairs, the organization is not apart of or an agency of the University. It is a separate and independent organization which is responsible for and manages its own activities and affairs. The University does not direct, supervise or control the organization and is not responsible for the organization’s contracts, acts or omissions. MEET THE TEAM
Golda Houndoh - Theatre Outreach Chair
Olivia Cosby - Theatre Outreach
Arijeet Sensharma - Theatre Outreach
Jaclyn Lund - Executive Administrator
Eleni Papageorge - Administrative Coordinator
Xara Davies - Administrative Member
Natalie Noble - Fundraising
Anna Morgan - Community Outreach Chair
Ryleigh Tatum - Community Outreach Coordinator
Elin Woolf - Community Outreach
Annie Frazier - Community Outreach
Dr. Jane Hilton - Faculty Advisor
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The Accessible Theatre Project is made possible by the Jefferson Public Citizens Award, Coffelt Public Service Award, PSPB, Student Arts Fund, and the Vice Provost for the Arts.
