Events

Detroit’s First Autism Friendly Sesame Street Live Performance – February 8th!

February 1, 2013

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Detroit residents are in for a treat next week, Sesame Street Live is giving the city it’s first ever Autism Friendly performance. The show will be the same performance as regular shows, but will have special preparations for parents and caregivers for their children. Gluten-Free food will be available at the concession stand as well.

This performance is done in collaboration with Autism Speaks. The performance at the Fox Theater will leave extra spaces for seating distances, quiet spaces if needed and cues for caregivers of potential triggers.

“It’s our privilege to be able to host the first event of this kind at the Fox Theatre, said Tom Wilson, President and Chief Executive Officer of Olympia Entertainment. It is paramount for Olympia Entertainment to provide a welcoming and inclusive environment in order to create positive and extraordinary memories for all.”

Tickets are on sale now and range in price from $9-$35. A portion of the proceeds of select ticket sales ($9-22 range) will be donated to Autism Speaks.

Tickets can be purchased by calling Olympia Entertainment, Inc Group Sales department at (313) 471-3099. Please specify you are interested in the Autism-friendly performance.

For more information on the Sesame Street Workshop and the performances please visit their website.