FULL SPECTRUM THEATRE INITIATIVE
Making sensory-friendly performances of our season shows possible and presenting inclusive theatre workshops that harness the imaginations of teen and adult neurodivergent members of our community through the healing expression of theatrical play!
SENSORY FRIENDLY PERFORMANCES
Specific dates will be announced for each season show but will typically fall on the 2nd Sunday of a show’s run.
We welcome ALL audience members to our Sensory Friendly Matinees, especially those with sensory needs or neuro-diversities! For these presentations, we will incorporate the following:
- Lights remain on at a low level in the theater during the performance
- Reduction of any sound or light effects that might be considered startling
- Space throughout the theater for standing and movement, and designated quiet areas available
- Sign Language interpreter provided for the Deaf community.
(Best seating to benefit from sign language would be center of row B-E as the interpreter may be stationed right or left, if not roaming the stage with actors and front row seats would force you to look back and forth a lot.) - A judgement free audience, where viewers are free to respond however makes them comfortable
Tickets are priced only at $10 a seat keeping these shows financially accessible as well. They can be purchased through this website or by calling 901-453-7447.
IF you would like to donate any amount to GCT to help fund this programming so we can continue to hire incredible teachers, keep Sensory Friendly shows at a low price and hopefully make our Workshops FREE to participate any amount will help! Scan here and know that your donation is changing lives thru theatre!
Big thanks to ARTZONE by AutoZone for their generous donation to help keep Full Spectrum Theatre Initiative workshops and Sensory Friendly Performances more affordable for ALL!
INCLUSIVE THEATRE WORKSHOPS
FSTI workshops are geared towards neurodivergent members of our community, 10 years and up, through adulthood, including individuals on the autism spectrum, those with Downs Syndrome, or those diagnosed with a learning or behavioral difference.
All levels of experience and ability are welcome!
FSTI workshops encourage self-advocacy through the creative process. Theatre professionals and education specialists will lead participants in activities that will foster social interaction and community building, as well as individual creativity, and artistic expression.
Participants meet for 8 two hour sessions on Saturdays.
IF you have any questions about participating or supporting FSTI programming don’t hesitate to contact Marques Brown at 901-453-7447 or exec@gctcomeplay.org
SPRING/SUMMER WORKSHOP ANNOUNCED SOON!!
September 7th through October 26th
Saturdays: 9:30-11:30am
Need-Based Scholarships are now available thanks to the generous donations of individuals and company sponsorships! Contact Marques Brown at exec@gctcomeplay.org to find out more or ask any FSTI related questions!
VOLUNTEER or MENTOR with FSTI Workshops!
We are always seeking teen and adult volunteers to participate in FSTI workshops alongside the class, and to be there as a support system for participants! Volunteers/Class Buddies would participate and assist by modeling the activities in class and encouraging our participants. If this sounds like something you or someone you know would be interested in, contact Marques Brown at exec@gctcomeplay.org for more info. This is a great way to satisfy service hours for student programs!
