Getting ready fora Sensory Friendly show at Stages Theatre Company.
Sensory Friendly performances in Hopkins with the light in the theatre left on, loud noises and intense lighting lowered or removed, room to move around, a Quiet Room, and fidgets and noise-cancelling headphones. Free headphones at the Box Office for every production, too.
Sensory supports. Lights on, loud noises lowered, a Quiet Room.
Hours
Sensory Friendly performances at 10 am on the dates below. Box Office: Tuesday to Saturday, noon to 5 pm, and one hour before all performances, (952) 979-1111.
1111 Mainstreet, Hopkins, MN 55343 (in the Hopkins Center for the Arts)
“Light in the theatre will remain on throughout the performance.” “Loud noises and intense lighting will be lowered or removed.” “Crowds are minimized, audience members can move around throughout the performance.”
“Fidgets and noise-cancelling headphones are encouraged and available. Audience members are welcome to bring their own manipulatives, seat cushions, comfort objects, and extra support items to the show.”
“A Quiet Room will be available to use throughout the performance, which is equipped with sensory supports.” my.stagestheatre.org
The Sensory Friendly performances are designed for people with autism, sensory processing disorder, and other sensory, social or cognitive disabilities and mental health diagnoses. Because capacity is limited, the theatre asks people who don't need a sensory-friendly setting to consider another date or time.
You can bring your own fidgets, seat cushions and comfort objects.
Free noise-cancelling headphones are at the Box Office for every Stages production, not only Sensory Friendly ones, starting 30 minutes before the show. The Box Office holds a photo ID or credit card while you use them.
The lobby (it's big, and there may be many people)not stated
Clapping when the show ends (people clap for a short time; you can cover your ears if it's too loud)not stated
Quieter, in the theatre's words
Quiet Room at Sensory Friendly performances, equipped with sensory supportsquiet zone
Buy tickets online, by phone or in person. The theatre doesn't issue refunds; exchanges can be made up to 24 hours before a performance, for another performance of the same show, subject to availability.
If bad weather makes it unsafe to come, contact the Box Office at ticketbooth@stagestheatre.org or 952-979-1111; if you reach them before the performance begins, exchanges may be available. Refunds are only offered if the event is cancelled.
A Personal Care Attendant can get a complimentary ticket with the patron's ticket, through the Box Office.
Accessible parking is at the rear of the Hopkins Center for the Arts and on the street level of the public parking ramp. A Metro Transit bus stop is right in front: routes 12, 612, 615 and 664. Accessible bathrooms are on all floors.
Stages doesn't allow food or drinks in the theater, except water, and asks families not to bring gum. There's a drinking fountain by the restrooms off the lobby.
Booster seats are at the Mainstage Theatre entrance. If your seat is in the balcony, you go up the stairs in the lobby.
Day-of-show ticket exchanges, cancellations or questions: email ticketbooth@stagestheatre.org or call (952) 979-1111.
Call
(952) 979-1111Box Office: tickets, Meet Your Seat, headphones(952) 979-1120Access Coordinator: plot summaries, theatre guides, social narrative
