First Stage Sensory Friendly Rudolph Member Only Event – Milwaukee, WI

Attention: Autism Society SE WI Members:

Come home for the holidays as the most famous reindeer of all soars off the screen and returns to First Stage this season. Celebrating 60 years on television, join Rudolph and friends as they come to life on stage in an adventure that teaches us that what makes you different can be what makes you special. Acclaimed as “…packed full of holiday magic and family fun” by the Shepherd Express, don’t miss this wonderful holiday tradition that speaks to the misfit in all of us.

This is one holiday gift the entire family will treasure.

RUNTIME – Approx. 75 minutes, brief intermission.

AGE RECOMMENDATION – Great for the whole family!

Enjoy a performance where families with children who need sensory accommodations can share the experience of seeing family-friendly theater. This free special event is offered to Autism Society SE WI members only. Limited seating available. Please only reserve tickets if you are sure you can attend.

Tickets typically start at $26 per person, which is $104.00 for a family of four. Member pricing is just $40! This event alone for a family of four is a savings of $64 which is more than your yearly membership cost for Autism Society of Southeastern Wisconsin.

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Contact Autism Society SE WI for additional information or if you need help with this at 414-988-1262 or autismsociety@assew.org

These performances feature a welcoming environment including lower sound, lights up, and available quiet areas staffed by educators experienced with the care of students with autism and other developmental differences.

Sensory Friendly performance accommodations include:

• Smaller audience size
• Reduction of loud or jarring sounds
• Reductions in flashing or strobe lights
• Modification of the house lights during the performance
• Accommodated house rules: audience members are free to talk or move during the show.
• An opportunity to see the actors in costume prior to the performance.
• Quiet areas available, staffed by educators experienced with the care of students on the autism spectrum or with other developmental disabilities.
• Patrons are welcome to use sensory items such as noise-cancelling headphones or fidgets in the theater during the performance.
• Social stories that outline the experience at the theater available; show-specific social stories created closer to the performance date.
• TV monitors available in the Todd Wehr Theater lobby from which to view the performance, should an audience member need to leave the theater during the performance.
• Limited Sensory Friendly Kits available for this performance so please brings your headphones from home if you need them!

Ticket Exchange: If you realize before the performance that a trip to the theater will not be ideal for your family on that day, First Stage will offer a ticket exchange to another performance of your choice.

Please review our COVID-19 Safety Protocols as you plan your return to live theater performances. https://www.firststage.org/plan-your-visit/safety-security/

Lots of ways to get your tickets to the show!

If you have ordered one week before show, we will mail them. You can also make arrangements to stop by the office to pick up your tickets or grab them at the show by meeting an ASSEW Representative.