Sensory Friendly/Relaxed Performances
Sensory Friendly/Relaxed Performance of The Incredible Book Eating Boy
Saturday, March 15 at 4:30 p.m.
What should audience members expect?
- The story on stage is not being changed—it's the same production.
- House lights will remain on at a low level to see throughout the show.
- Sound levels will be reduced, especially for loud sound effects.
- Doors to the lobby will be kept open to provide easy access to break spaces.
- Break spaces available in the lobby.
Resources available to audience members:
- Sensory bags will be available at concessions.
- Earplugs, sunglasses, a tactile object
- Complimentary buffer seats (1 seat buffer to the left and right of their group) can be arranged in advance with the box office at 714-708-5555.
- Pre-visit guide, which walks patrons through the details of SCR’s space and attending a play. Available in advance on The Incredible Book Eating Boy webpage. (This will also be emailed out approximately three days in advance with performance reminder email.)
- Sensory guide, which details blackouts, loud sound effects and a sequence that may be frightening to some. Available in advance on The Incredible Book Eating Boy webpage. (This will also be emailed out approximately three days in advance with performance reminder email.)
Who benefits from a sensory friendly/relaxed performance?
Everyone is welcome to attend.
A sensory friendly/relaxed performance is designed for audience members who might benefit from a more relaxed sensory experience and casual environment, including—but not limited to—audience members on the autism spectrum, those with sensory sensitivities or learning disabilities, and their families.
We want this to be a welcoming environment and we understand that some audience members may process the performance by standing up, stimming, making noise and/or having strong reactions, or even exiting in order to take a break from the stimulus.
Why is SCR offering this?
For some, attending a live performance is an overwhelming social and sensory experience. We recognize the needs of neurodiverse families and want to affirm that we value them as part of the community that we hope to serve throughout their lifetime.
We want to make our programming welcoming to everyone in Orange County.
Photo: The cast of SCR's 2024 Theatre for Young Audiences production of Alice's Wonderland. Photo by Jenny Graham.