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:
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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- 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
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 Show Guides
Parent and Child Guides for our Sensory-Friendly shows will be posted here as they are created throughout the season.Narnia - Parent Guide
Narnia - Child Guide
Life Doesn't Frighten Me - Parent Guide
Life Doesn't Frighten Me - Child Guide