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Sensory Inclusive

What does sensory-inclusive mean?

Sensory-inclusive (SI) performances are modified to create a welcoming and supportive environment for children and adults on the autism spectrum as well as individuals with other sensitivity issues or developmental disabilities. These programs were formerly called our sensory-friendly performances.

What makes these performances sensory-inclusive?
Performers modify shows to ensure there are no startling noises or visually over-stimulating components. Our team keeps sound levels lower than normal and keeps the lights in the audience higher than normal, ensuring audience members can see each other. Audience members are free to come and go if need be (there is always a “quiet room” available) and are asked to wave hands rather than clapping.

View our Social Narrative about visiting the theater here.

Cost: Adults and Children tickets start at $9

Upcoming Sensory Inclusive performances

Sensory Inclusive Nice Work If You Can Get It
Nice Work if you can get it

Sun, Oct 12, 2025

7pm

Sensory Inclusive Nice Work If You Can Get It

Music and Lyrics by George and Ira Gershwin; Book by Joe DiPietro; Inspired by Material by Guy Bolton and P.G. Wodehouse

Sensory Inclusive Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!
The cast of Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus The Musical!

Sun, Nov 09, 2025

4pm

Sensory Inclusive Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!

Sensory Inclusive: Holidays are for Phamaly and the Colorado Symphony
Holidays are for Phamaly - An accessible concert with phamaly theater company and colorado symphony. There's a blue background with snowflakes and cut outs of performers from phamaly and the colorado symphony

Tue, Dec 09, 2025

7pm

Sensory Inclusive: Holidays are for Phamaly and the Colorado Symphony

Sensory Inclusive LocoMotion
Peter Davison holds a tray of teacups and saucers. He's wearing a black coat with a large sunflower on the lapel and a fake moustache.

Sun, Jan 11, 2026

4pm

Sensory Inclusive LocoMotion

Sensory Inclusive The Jungle Book
The logo for Jungle Book and a photo of the production

Sat, Jan 24, 2026

4pm

Sensory Inclusive The Jungle Book

Sensory Inclusive Journey to Oz
A photo of a child interacting on stage with the actors of Journey to Oz

Sun, Feb 22, 2026

4pm

Sensory Inclusive Journey to Oz

Children’s Theatre of Charlotte and Experiential Theater Company

Sensory Inclusive Trekking Mexico
An image of performers in costume with traditional masks covering their faces

Sun, Mar 08, 2026

4pm

Sensory Inclusive Trekking Mexico

Sensory Inclusive Cleo Parker Robinson Dance
A dancer from Cleo II strikes a pose while wearing a green body suit in front of a white background

Sun, May 17, 2026

4pm

Sensory Inclusive Cleo Parker Robinson Dance

Sensory Inclusive Top Hogs
A man in a cowboy hat has a small basketball hoop tipped towards a pig, who is tossing a ball through the hoop. Another pig watches from a wagon.

Sun, Jun 14, 2026

4pm

Sensory Inclusive Top Hogs

Why does LTAC believe in producing sensory inclusive work?

The Lone Tree Arts Center is a leader in sensory inclusive access. After producing our first SI show in December of 2013, we saw how much having this outlet and access touched the lives of those who attended. For many, this was the first time they thought it would be “safe” to attend a live performance, having always worried about distracting others or wondering what triggers might exist.

We were able to speak to Vital Theatre Company, who presented sensory inclusive performances of Pinkalicious and Flight School: The Musical in previous seasons, about why it’s so important to offer these performances and what the work means to them.

We also had the chance to ask Pradhanica about their first-ever sensory inclusive performance.

CBS4 came to one of our sensory-inclusive performances of Home for the Holidays and spoke with a parent about why she brings her daugther to our performances.

“From the moment we walked in, every greeter was gentle and welcoming. …All the tactile toys you had, as well as a service dog, was incredibly calming. You truly thought of everything to welcome [my granddaughter] and assure her comfort. We will be back!”

-Patron Letter

Thanks to our Sponsors

Presenting Partners

Joel and Janet Kaufman

Douglas County Developmental Disabilities Mill Levy Grant