The State Theatre in New Brunswick, New Jersey and The New Victory Theater in New York City recently announced their schedules of autism-friendly performances for the 2015-2016 year. Adaptations for these sensory-friendly shows include a relaxed atmosphere where the audience may talk and vocalize as they wish, leave and re-enter the seating area as needed, and utilize a calming area for a quiet place to relax. Online resources such as social narrative and character guides are also available in advance of the shows. For more information about each show, please contact the theater directly.
CROSSROADS THEATER
7 Livingston Avenue (two doors down from the State Theatre) in New Brunswick, New Jersey
CROSSROADS THEATER
7 Livingston Avenue (two doors down from the State Theatre) in New Brunswick, New Jersey
Galumpha
Sunday, March 6, 2016 at 2PM & 5PM
Galumpha is a “human jungle gym” featuring three fearless performers who combine acrobatic movement, physical comedy, and inventive choreography in gravity-defying poses and spectacular feats of physical strength. Utilizing skillful balance, trust, and collaboration, the dancers demonstrate what real teamwork is all about as they create a sensory feast of images ranging from the ridiculous to the awe-inspiring.
Brady Rymer & The Little Band That Could
“Love Me for Who I Am”
Sunday, May 1, 2016 at 2PM & 5PM
Join two-time Grammy® Award nominee Brady Rymer and his band for a rockin’ and rollin’ show featuring songs that celebrate children of all abilities. Dance and sing along with the group that National Public Radio has called “the best-sounding band in children’s music.” This upbeat concert will include music from “Love Me for Who I Am,” Brady’s joyful album inspired by and dedicated to kids on the autism spectrum.
The State Theatre will also present school-day performances of these Autism-Friendly shows. For more information on Autism-Friendly Performances for Schools, call 732-246-7469, ext. 545 or visit www.StateTheatreNJ.org/autism_program.
For more information, call the State Theatre ticket office at 732-246-SHOW (7469), or visit www.StateTheatreNJ.org. The State Theatre ticket office, located at 15 Livingston Ave, New Brunswick NJ, is open Monday through Friday, 10am to 6pm; and at least three hours prior to curtain on performance dates unless otherwise specified. Some additional ticket and transaction fees may apply.
NEW VICTORY THEATER
209 West 42nd Street in New York, New York
For autism-friendly performances at The New Victory Theater, New Victory Member tickets are $17 and full price tickets are $25. Theatergoers who buy tickets for three or more New Victory shows qualify for free Membership, with benefits including 35% savings on tickets all season long and unlimited free ticket exchanges. Tickets are available online at NewVictory.org and by telephone 646-223-3010. The New Victory Theater box office at 209 West 42nd Street will be open Sunday and Monday from 11AM-5PM and Tuesday through Saturday from 12PM-7PM.
NEW VICTORY THEATER
209 West 42nd Street in New York, New York
Cirque Mechanics’ Pedal Punk from Las Vegas, Nevada
Sunday, December 20, 2015 at 5PM
For Everyone 5+, Circus, 50 minutes with no intermission
Unicorn Theatre’s The Velveteen Rabbit from London, England
Saturday, January 23, 2016 7PM
For Everyone 6+, Theater, 90 minutes including one intermission
Adventure Theatre MTC’s Caps for Sale the Musical from Glen Echo, Maryland
Sunday, February 28, 2016 11AM
For Ages 4-7, Musical Theater, 60 minutes with no intermission
For autism-friendly performances at The New Victory Theater, New Victory Member tickets are $17 and full price tickets are $25. Theatergoers who buy tickets for three or more New Victory shows qualify for free Membership, with benefits including 35% savings on tickets all season long and unlimited free ticket exchanges. Tickets are available online at NewVictory.org and by telephone 646-223-3010. The New Victory Theater box office at 209 West 42nd Street will be open Sunday and Monday from 11AM-5PM and Tuesday through Saturday from 12PM-7PM.
