
Branching Out
Sensory Immersive Theater for all ages
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DateApril 5 - 6
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Ticket PricesINDIVIDUAL TICKETS: $20 EACH; FAMILY FOUR-PACK: $65; GROUPS OF 5 +: $15 EACH.
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LocationPatrons Lounge
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AvailabilityOn Sale Now
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Event Details
Sensory Friendly Programming sponsored, in part, by The Fay J. Lindner Foundation. Additional funding provided by the New York Community Trusty – Long Island.
Branching Out is an original immersive theater production with music and dance.
It is designed for audiences on the autism spectrum and those who may have
limited movement, sensory and/or complex communication needs. Branching Out
encourages audiences to embrace adventure and celebrate change, while exploring
sensory experiences and the wonder of the four seasons. Audiences will participate
in a variety of sensory experiences-such as feeling the cold of winter, smelling the
flowers of spring, catching fireflies in the summer and more! Participation is optional
and customized for each participant. Audience size is limited to 20 participants. Tickets are reserved through a Google form that gets sent to the Arts Education Department.
An original production, produced and created by Tilles Center for the Performing Arts.
April 5 & 6, 2025
11:00am performances are reserved for ages 3-11
1:00pm performances are reserved for ages 12+
3:00pm performances are reserved for ages 3-11
Sensory Immersion Theater is specifically designed for individuals on the autism spectrum and is an intimate, multi-sensory experience. Each performance is offered for a limited number of audience members and their caregivers. Participants are invited to be a part of the action, moving around the performance space, singing, dancing, and having sensory experiences.
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