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SENSORY-FRIENDLY
Mowgli & Graduation Ball
Roxey Ballet presents Mowgli and Graduation Ball Informal-Sensory Friendly invited Dress Rehearsal
Saturday, April 9th at 4pm
at the Mill Ballet School Theater, 46 N Sugan Rd, New Hope, PA 18938
Tickets $25
"We want to make sure we are always connecting and building bridges to all parts of our beautiful community. We are excited to create these types of access opportunities for people living with autism and special needs to participate in a way that makes dance more accessible and enjoyable to them."
- Mark Roxey, Executive Founding Director of Roxey Ballet
Roxey Ballet is proud to offer relaxed, sensory-friendly performances for children and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder, special needs or any other challenges.
These performances are great for families with young children.
What makes it "sensory-friendly"?
A friendly, supportive environment for families with special needs loved ones. Adaptations to the performance include:
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lower sound levels
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elimination of potentially startling special effects and lighting
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house lights remain at about 50%
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relaxed house rules -- you are free to get up, move around, and leave whenever you need to
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allowed use of iPads and other electronics for therapeutic uses
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volunteers scattered throughout the theater to assist and direct audience members as needed
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quiet areas and activity areas in the lobby for taking a break
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fidget objects and earplugs available
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certified staff, ushers, and volunteers from a wide variety of autism service agencies, schools, and organizations
Resources:
Theater Information:
The Event Center at the Mill Ballet School, 46 North Sugan Rd, New Hope, PA 18938 behind the New Hope Eagle Fire House
Additional parking can be found in front of the New Hope Eagle Fire House
on the grass to the left side of the house.
The theater opens 30 minutes prior to the performance.
With regard to the Covid pandemic, we are no longer requiring face coverings and masks inside the theater. However, patrons are welcome to wear masks and encouraged to do so if they are not vaccinated. We encourage flexibility with regard to the changing mask mandates and thank you in advance for your understanding.
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