Sensory-Friendly Shows

Children's Theatre of Charlotte offers a sensory-friendly show for most of our Mainstage productions, designed and modified for families and friends with children or adults on the autism spectrum or with other sensory sensitivities. These shows feature:
  • Softened theatre lighting & sound
  • Dimmed house lights that remain on
  • Extra room in the house to move around as needed
  • Quiet spaces and headphones
  • Fidgets and other sensory objects
For our 2025-26 Season, tickets to our sensory-friendly performances are $18 for shows in the Wells Fargo Playhouse, and $20 for shows in the McColl Family Theatre.

Social Story

A social story is a visual and narrative-based tool that helps children or adults on the autism spectrum or with other sensory sensitivities better understand and navigate various social situations or new experiences.
Social stories are designed to provide clear, concise, and structured explanations of specific events, in this case coming to one of our Sensory-Friendly Performances, using simple language and visual supports.
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Sensory-Friendly Shows:

Sensory-Friendly Shows If you require special assistance during your visit, consider contacting us in advance at 704-973-2828. Box Office hours: Mon: Closed | Tues-Fri: 12-5 PM | Sat: 9 AM - 5 PM | Always open one hour prior to public performances. You can also email the Box Office so we may provide the best possible experience for you and your family.

Sensory-Friendly Show Guides

Parent and Child Guides for our Sensory-Friendly shows will be posted here as they are created throughout the season.
Invisible Boy - Parent Guide
Invisible Boy - Child Guide
Rudolph - Parent Guide
Rudolph - Child Guide
Topsy-Turvy Cinderella - Parent Guide
Topsy-Turvy Cinderella - Child Guide
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show - Parent Guide
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show - Child Guide

Sensory-Friendly Programs at ImaginOn

ImaginOn now offers a sensory-friendly hour on Mondays from 9-10 AM. Library staff will help children and families with navigating the spaces, locating materials, and generally encouraging visitors to become more comfortable using the Library. They will also offer a series of sensory-friendly Storytimes.
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