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Sensory-Friendly Performance of The Nutcracker

December 13, 2019 at 6:00 pm

Marcus Center for the Performing Arts
929 N Water St
Milwaukee, WI 53202
United States

In partnership with Autism Speaks, Milwaukee Ballet is thrilled to present its fourth sensory-friendly production of The Nutcracker, designed especially for children and families with autism or other sensory processing disorders.

Relaxed House Rules:
*General seating
*Squishy toys & fidgets available
*House lights remain on
*Doors remain open for exiting theater as needed
*Use of tablet/smartphones allowed (no photos of performance)
*Designated ‘Quiet Zone’ in Green Room for breaks during performance

Performance Adaptations
*‘Meet & Greet’ with performers before the show to familiarize yourself with the characters.
*Recorded music to control volume output
*No flashing lights, stage fog/smoke or sudden sounds

Tickets are $20 each and will be available beginning Monday, July 8, 2019. Call the Milwaukee Ballet box office at 414-902-2103.

Our Autism Response Team (ART) is specially trained to connect people with autism, their families, and caretakers to information, tools, and resources.

Get in touch with ART