Sensory Friendly
To request seats, please call the box office Monday – Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (804) 282-2620.
Virginia Repertory Theatre is proud to offer sensory friendly performances for children with autism and other sensory, social, or learning disabilities. Adaptation of select performances to provide a welcoming atmosphere for this specific population. Theatre staff, volunteers, and performers understand that some of those in the audience may vocalize and move around throughout the performance. These select performances will not be available to the general public so that we can better serve the special needs of children with autism and their families.
Adaptations may include:
- Providing lobby space for those patrons who need a break from the show
- Allowing extra seats in between patrons
- Allowing snacks and comfort toys in the theatre
- Eliminating any strobe or flash lighting
- Tempering loud, startling noises
- Eliminating intermission, shortening performance length to 45 to 60 minutes
- Keeping the house lights up from 35% to 50% (no blackouts)
Student Group Dates
Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Musical
Willow Lawn
Children’s Season
Friday, July 27, 2018 at 10:30 a.m.
Friday, August 3, 2018 at 10:30 a.m.
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
November Theatre
Signature Season
Friday, September 28, 2018 at 10:30 a.m.
Mr Popper’s Penguins
Willow Lawn
Children’s Season
Wednesday, November 7, 2018 at 10:30 a.m.
Huck and Tom and the Mighty Mississippi
Willow Lawn
Children’s Season
Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at 10:30 a.m.
Pinocchio
Willow Lawn
Children’s Season
Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at 10:30 a.m.
Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical
Willow Lawn
Children’s Season
Tuesday, July 23, 2019 at 10:30 a.m.
Family Dates
Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Musical
Willow Lawn
Children’s Season
Friday, July 27, 2018 at 10:30 a.m.
Saturday, July 28, 2018 at 10:30 a.m.
Friday, August 3, 2018 at 10:30 a.m.
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
November Theatre
Signature Season
Saturday, October 6, 2018 at 2:00 p.m.
Mr Popper’s Penguins
Willow Lawn
Children’s Season
Saturday, November 17, 2018 at 10:30 a.m.
Huck and Tom and the Mighty Mississippi
Willow Lawn
Children’s Season
Saturday, February 16, 2019 at 10:30 a.m.
Pinocchio
Willow Lawn
Children’s Season
Saturday, April 27, 2019 at 10:30 a.m.
Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical
Willow Lawn
Children’s Season
Tuesday, July 23, 2019 at 10:30 a.m.
Saturday, August 3, 2019 at 10:30 a.m.
This program was created with input from Exception and Special Education Specialists, Outreach Coordinators and other Autism specialists from The Faison School, Autism Society of Central Virginia, Chesterfield County Public Schools, Henrico Public Schools, Northstar Academy, and Commonwealth Autism.