Matters of Rhythm & Harmony – Relaxed Performance

A relaxed performance is designed for audience members who may benefit from a more flexible environment including neurodivergent individuals, people with disabilities, or anyone for whom the traditional live performance experience can be challenging. These performances also offer a welcoming space for families and young children discovering live dance for the first time. Relaxed performances are the only opportunity during our season where children do not need their own ticket to attend if they are sitting on a guardian’s lap, making them an ideal introduction to live performance for little ones. Everyone is welcome to attend. The main goal of a relaxed performance is to “relax” the theatre experience through small changes to the audience expectations, environment and production. Expectations of complete silence and complete stillness in the audience during the performance will be relaxed to accommodate people for whom this is not realistic. Patrons are welcome to come and go from the performance. A “chill zone” will be set up in a designated space for patrons to use. House lighting in the auditorium will not be lowered to complete darkness during the production. Performance aspects such as abrupt lighting, sounds, or effects may be limited or removed.