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    Cultural Inclusion

    Sensory-Friendly Performance of "Lollipops for Breakfast"

    Posted Wednesday January 13 2016 at 9:09 pm

    Bonnie Duncan performing puppet show lollipops for breakfast

    VSA teaching artist Bonnie Duncan performs a sensory-friendly version of her show "Lollipops for Breakfast" Sunday, January 17, 2016 at Charlestown Working Theater.

    Some of the adaptations for this performance include:
      -  ​A pre-visit social story and other preparatory materials for parents and children explaining what to expect from the performance.
      -  Glow sticks raised to share when a surprise will happen on stage.
      -  Reduction of the sound level and bright stage lighting.
      -  Low lighting in the theatre so families can see if they need to move around or exit the theatre.

    Sensory-friendly "Lollipops for Breakfast"
    Sunday, January 17, 2016 at 11am
    Charlestown Working Theater
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    More information
    Sensory-Friendly Prep Packet



    Reach 4 Real Adaptive Music Programs

    Posted Saturday January 09 2016 at 10:29 pm

    Reach 4 Real Adaptive Music Programs

    Reach 4 Real is a music & theater class that is sweeping the state with popularity!  Delivering adaptive music programs and theater classes designed specifically for people with developmental and intellectual disabilities, students will collaborate to write songs in a pop/musical theater style, and then stage, choreograph, and deliver an exciting live performance for friends, family, and the general public.

    Winter sessions are beginning now.  Check the schedule for more details.



    American Repertory Theater Accessible Performances

    Posted Friday December 25 2015 at 06:32 am

    American Repertory Theater logo

    The following is American Repertory Theater's (A.R.T.) schedule of upcoming accessible performances:

    The Pirate Princess
    Sensory Friendly: December 28, 2015 2:00pm

    Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812
    Audio Described: December 30, 2015 7:30pm and January 3, 2016 2:00pm

    Nice Fish
    Open Captioned: January 28, 2016 7:30pm and January 31, 2016 2:00pm
    ASL Interpreted: February 2, 2016 7:30pm and February 6, 2016 2:00pm
    Audio Described: February 4, 2016 7:30pm and February 7, 2016 2:00pm

    1984
    Open Captioned: February 25, 2016 7:30pm and February 28, 2016 2:00pm
    ASL Interpreted: March 1, 2016 7:30pm and March 5, 2016 2:00pm
    Audio Described: March 3, 2016 7:30pm and March 6, 2016 2:00pm

    In The Body of the World
    Open Captioned: May 12, 2016 7:30pm and May 15, 2016 2:00pm
    Audio Described: May 26, 2016 7:30pm and May 28, 2016 7:30pm