Theatre for All Performances
SAYT Theatre for All performances are open to everyone and designed to serve kids and adults with sensory sensitivities or who might find it restrictive or uncomfortable to sit through a traditional performance. They’re also a great option for families with young kids!
At a Theatre for All performance, the work is presented at the same high quality as always, with slight adjustments to the light and sound levels to create a more sensory-friendly environment. These performances are a “shush-free” zone where patrons are free to talk and leave their seats throughout the performance. Audience members are encouraged to bring their own fidgets and communications devices with them to their seats.
Most of all, a Theatre for All performance is a judgment-free environment, where everyone is welcome to enjoy the performance in whatever way makes the experience work for them.
Adjustments to the Show
- Reduction of jarring sounds.
- Reduction of strobe lights and spotlights that shine into the audience.
- House lights are dimmed, but remain on during the performance.
- Audience members are welcome to stand up and move about the auditorium.
- Designated quiet and activity in the lobby.
Wheelchair Seating & Listening Devices
- The Forest Roberts Theatre seats up to 515 patrons, including wheelchair seating.
- Digital infrared hearing devices are available free of charge at every performance for patrons who are hearing impaired. They can be obtained from the house manager or box office staff.
Check out the theatre!
Interested in seeing the different spaces for audiences and actors at the Forest Roberts Theatre in advance? Check out the virtual tour on their website!
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