Welcome to Civic Theater of Greater Lafayette:
Sensory Friendly Performances
Civic Theatre of Greater Lafayette is proud to offer sensory friendly shows for almost every show in each season! Sensory friendly showings offer the opportunity to see our performances with fewer dramatic changes to the environment. This means that the house lights stay up, the sound cues are turned down, our performer’s mics are off, and the lobby stays open! Audience members are welcome to come and go from their seats as needed during the performances. In addition, the door to the lobby remains open and the show will be up on the TV in the lobby for viewing!
What doesn’t change is the show itself. At the heart of every sensory friendly show is inclusivity and accessibility for all audience members regardless of age and familiarity with live theater. The themes, language, heart, and action of all our sensory friendly shows stay the same. If we can offer you any other accommodations for an upcoming show, please reach out to us at info@lafayettecivic.org! We cannot wait to see you here!
What to Expect
House Lights on but dimmed
Loud sound effects are turned down or eliminated
The performer’s mics are turned off
The lobby stays open with a live video feed of the show
Who is this for?
Patrons overstimulated easily by changes in light or sound
Patrons susceptible to migraines
Neurodiverse patrons or children who need a little "wiggle room"
Patrons with PTSD or other nervous system disorders
From the back row, teens facing the stage attending the Sensory Friendly performance of "Footloose: The Musical"