Sensory Friendly Performances

Use our theatre guides, prompt sheets, and story books to help you prepare for your visit. Opportunities to visit the theatre prior to the show may also be available. Tours can be scheduled at tickets@sct.org or 206.441.3322. Theatre Guide: For each show, you may select your own seat in the zone that best supports your family’s needs. Below are maps of the zones in each theatre.

• Map of Charlotte Martin: Shows designated movement areas for Seedfolks, Don’t Let The Pigeon Drive The Bus – The Musical!, and Air Play.
• Map of Eve Alvord Theatre: Shows designated movement areas for Red Riding Hood, The Best Summer Ever!, and The Watson’s Go To Birmingham – 1963.

Story Books: A picture book that can help prepare your child for the experience of visiting Seattle Children’s Theatre. Updated versions for our 21-22 season and covid safety protocols coming soon.

• Sensory-Friendly Performance Story Book, Charlotte Martin Theatre for Seedfolks, Don’t Let The Pigeon Drive The Bus – The Musical!, and Air Play.
• Sensory-Friendly Performance Story Book, Eve Alvord Theatre for Red Riding Hood, The Best Summer Ever!, and The Watson’s Go To Birmingham – 1963.

Family Guides: Created specifically for each show, this prompt sheet will help your family better understand the show before arriving. Family Guides are released approx. 2 weeks before each performance. 

• Sensory-Friendly Performance Parent Guide for The Best Summer Ever!
• Sensory-Friendly Performance Parent Guide for Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical!
• Sensory-Friendly Performance Parent Guide for The Watsons Go To Birmingham -1963
• Sensory-Friendly Performance Parent Guide for Air Play

Each Relaxed or Sensory-Friendly Performance incorporates special modifications to accommodate audiences with sensory needs, including:

• Changes to the performance:
  • Increased lighting in the seating area and house throughout the performance.
  • Lower sound levels.
  • Lowered seating capacities to allow for more space and movement between patrons.

 

• Relaxed theatre rules:
  • Use of tablets, smart phones, and other electronic devices can be used with headphones during the performance.
  • Options to bring in and use special seating devices as needed.
  • Fidget toys welcome.
  • Food and drink are welcome.

 

• Support for families:
  • Additional trained staff on hand to provide patrons with assistance when needed.
  • Refunds for tickets and cancellations made the day of show are options if necessary.
  • Prompt sheets for family members to prepare before their show.
  • Opportunities to visit the theatre prior to the show. Tours can be scheduled at tickets@sct.org or 206.441.3322.

To order tickets online, please click the links below. Ticket office staff are always happy to assist you and answer any questions. 19-20 Season Single Ticket Prices: Adults: $20 to $45 depending on seat selected in the theatre Children: $15 to $40 depending on seat selected in the theatre Got more questions? Contact the Ticket Office at 206.441.3322 or tickets@sct.org.