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The Sensory-Friendly Open Dress Rehearsal

MHS Theatre is thrilled to announce the return of our Theatre for ALL: Sensory-Friendly Dress Rehearsal for this year's Fall Drama, Shakespeare in Love: High School Edition

 

The show will take place in the MHS Auditorium on Tuesday, November 19th 2024 at 6pm.​
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The combined efforts of our students, MHS theatre families, and MHS community volunteers ensure the success of this inclusive performance.
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Some Key Points About the Sensory-friendly Open Dress Rehearsal:

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  • This event is FREE to all attendees.

    • We can only allow up to 60% capacity for this performance​ so you must sign up beforehand in order to attend. 

    • Please SIGN UP to attend the event HERE​

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  • There will be a 15-minute intermission between Acts 1 and 2.

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  • Snacks are welcome during the event, so bring your favorite things to eat.

    • Light refreshments will also be provided right outside the auditorium during intermission.​​​

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  • Guests are encouraged to bring electronics for their comfort. We will also have earplugs and sensory fidgets on hand. 

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  • Lights & sounds will be reduced for this performance.

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  • A "cool-down room" will be available for anyone needing a break from the show. There will be a live stream of the show broadcast at a much lower volume in the cooldown room.  

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  • DISCLAIMER: There will be 2-3 battle scenes involving prop swords, so sounds may elevate at some points within the show. The cool-down room is of course available 

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  • Closed Captions will be displayed on teleprompters during the performance.

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Important pre-show Calendar Date:​

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  • "Meet Your Seat" Monday, November 18th at 6pm

    • We will open the auditorium to provide time for you to visit our theater, walk through the space, and "meet your seat" the day before the show!

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Additional Resources:

Sensory Friendly MHS Video Tour (Credit: Ronin Flinn)​​

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