SENSORY-FRIENDLY PERFORMANCES

Sensory-friendly performances are for everyone. We hope to have an inclusive audience of happy kids having fun together at Jeff Boyer's Big Bubble Bonanza show on Sunday, February 16, 2020.

In developing our sensory-friendly performing arts program, ArtsRock desires to create an inclusive arts experience in order for all audience members to enjoy the wonders of the performing arts. Our sensory-friendly performances are inclusive and open to all children and families with all abilities and challenges. They are, however, designed specifically to accommodate the needs of children with autism and other developmental disabilities and their families and caregivers. We have tried to create a space where all feel welcome and able to enjoy the show.

HOW WE MAKE OUR SHOWS SENSORY-FRIENDLY

• Lights on during the show but at a dimmed level
• Lower volume of speakers without surprising audio level changes
• Acceptance of talking and making noises during the show
• Break areas for audience members
• Acceptance of children leaving their seats and moving around theater with supervision
• Support staff onsite to answer questions and accommodate needs to the best of our ability
• Managed crowd size so as not to be overwhelming

REFUND POLICY
ArtsRock will relax its refund policy for our sensory-friendly shows. It you are unable to attend due to a medical or behavioral challenge please contact the box office for refund options or credits.

SENSORY FRIENDLY CURATOR
Jeffrey Friedberg MT-BC, LCAT is a NY State licensed creative arts therapist, a board certified music therapist and the leader of the award-winning The Bossy Frog Band. He has curated family programming for ArtsRock for 10 years. He has taken a special interest in developing ArtsRock's sensory-friendly shows and increasing access to the performing arts for all children and families.