Ensemble Theatre Extends Relaxed Performances

Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati (ETC) will offer relaxed performances for every production in their 2022-2023 Season. Relaxed performances (previously called sensory-friendly performances) are designed to create a comfortable arts experience for audience members who may benefit from a more relaxed theatre environment. Although these performances are open to all patrons, they are intentionally modified to accommodate patrons with Autism, anxiety, dementia, chronic pain, post-traumatic stress disorder, or other sensory and vestibular sensitivities.

What to expect:

Relaxed performance modifications include:

• lower sound level for startling or loud sounds
• low-level house lights remain on throughout the performance
• reduction of strobe lighting or lighting focused on the audience
• relaxed attitude regarding noise and movement in the audience
• space throughout the theater for standing and movement
• freedom to leave and reenter the auditorium as often as needed
• designated quiet areas within the theater facility

Relaxed performance dates:

Non-holiday productions:

• Sweat | Saturday, October 8, 2022 at 2:00 pm
• Grand Horizons | Saturday, February 4, 2023 at 2:00 pm
• Morning Sun | Saturday, March 18, 2023 at 2:00 pm
• Who All Over There? | Saturday, April 29, 2023 at 2:00 pm
• Maytag Virgin | Saturday, June 17, 2023 at 2:00 pm

Holiday production:

• The Dancing Princesses | Friday, November 18, 2022 at 7:00 pm
• The Dancing Princesses | Saturday, November 19, 2022 at 7:00 pm
• The Dancing Princesses | Saturday, November 26, 2022 at 2:00 pm

Ticket Prices

Single tickets for relaxed performances are $25 for adults and $15 for children for all non-holiday productions. Admission to the relaxed performance of our holiday production is free but requires registration.

Additional Information

For more information about ETC's relaxed performances, visit www.ensemblecincinnati.org/relaxed or contact the Education Department at education@ensemblecincinnati.org or (513) 421-3555 x5.

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