Part of Dayton Live’s Children Theatre Series Sponsored by Dayton Children’s. Next up in our Children’s Theatre Series sponsored by Dayton Children’s is London’s Tall Stories Theatre company’s adaptation of the much-loved picture book, THE GRUFFALO’S CHILD by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. Audiences can follow the adventures of the Gruffalo’s Child. The story begins when Gruffalo’s Child ignores her father’s warnings about the Big Bad Mouse and tiptoes out on a cold and windy night. She follows snowy tracks and encounters all sorts of woodland creatures including a debonair snake, an eccentric owl, and a cunning fox. But the Big Bad Mouse doesn’t exist, does he? Join Gruffalo’s Child on her brave adventure and let your imaginator run wild with songs, laughs, and scary fun for everyone!
This show can also be enjoyed as a sensory inclusive experience. These are great for all families, especially for people with autism, sensory sensitivities, or other social, learning, or cognitive disabilities. Patrons can experience a reduction of loud or jarring sounds, the absence of flashing or strobe lighting on stage, modification of house lights during the performance, and a judgment-free environment where everyone is free to vocalize or move around the theatre. At no time will anyone be asked to leave the performance due to vocal reactions, movement, or behaviors related to cognitive/developmental abilities. This is an environment where everyone is free to be who they are.
Patrons will have access to professionally curated resource materials to use in preparation for their visit like checklists, social narratives, and “Meet Your Seat” videos. Dayton Live also has designated quiet areas in our venues for patrons to use during the performance. Trained staff and volunteers are excited for everyone to join us as we celebrate the power of friendship in THE GRUFFALO’S CHILD. Best for ages 4 and up!
The traditional performances will take place on Saturday, February 22 at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m., and the sensory inclusive performance will take place on Sunday, February 23 at 2 p.m.
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