River Center

RiverCenter for the Performing Arts

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We are joined by TheaterWorks USA for The Magic School Bus: Lost in the Solar System in just 9 days, on September 29! We have just two performances of this show, 10 am and 2 pm. Our 10 am performance is the RiverCenter’s first ever Sensory-Friendly performance. Rick McKnight, RiverCenter’s Education Programs Manager, took some time to explain these special performances, and why RiverCenter finds it important to host them:

"RiverCenter is proud to offer sensory friendly performances for children with autism and other sensory, social, or learning disabilities. With input from Muscogee County School District, Autism Hope Center and Anchors for Autism Parents Coalition we have designated one performance of The Magic School Bus: Lost in the Solar System as a sensory friendly-performance. Saturday, September 29 at 10:00 am.

We want to provide a welcoming atmosphere for this specific population. Theatre staff, volunteers, and performers understand that some of those in the audience may vocalize and move around throughout the performance. Adaptations of the performance may include providing lobby space for those patrons who need a break from the show, allowing extra seats in between patrons, allowing comfort toys in the theatre, eliminating any strobe or flash lighting, tempering loud, startling noises and keeping the house lights up from 35% to 50% (no blackouts.) The performance lasts about 55 minutes and there is a 30% discount for this performance.

We work in schools all the time and are aware of the special needs of hundreds of children. This is our first-time effort to make theatre more enjoyable and accessible.”

Reserve tickets: www.rivercenter.org
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