Relaxed Performances
Relaxed Performances are specially adjusted to be sensory-friendly, comfortable for but not limited to individuals on the autism spectrum. To be inclusive of children and families with a wide range of sensory, learning, and communication differences, we designed the theater experience to be welcoming and judgment-free. Many children and adults benefit from experiencing theater in this relaxed environment.
Some aspects of this program include:
- Online pre-visit materials that show patrons what they can expect to see and hear at Montgomery Theater
- Training for ushers, volunteers, and musicians to help staff cultivate an especially inclusive environment
- Relaxed rules in the theater so that all responses to the show—clapping, singing, vocalizing, moving, dancing, etc.—are welcome at any time
- Partially up house lights
- Fidgets and earplugs
- A designated quiet space with relaxing activities for patrons who would like to take a break from the performance.
- Slight mitigation of sudden, loud sounds and events
- A modified refund policy that allows families to receive 100% of their money back if they purchase tickets and find they are unable to attend the day of the performance
Peruse our Pre-Visit Materials to plan for your visit to the Main Stage.
Wheelchair Accessibility
Both of Montgomery Theater's stages are fully wheelchair accessible. On our Main Stage, wheelchair seating needs to be requested at the time of ticket purchase.
Parking
Main Stage: There are two accessible parking spots directly in front of the theater on Main Street and a third spot reserved for drop offs.
Project Stage: Access via the Chestnut Street lot. There are no stairs but the lot is on a steep angle. Drop-offs at the theater entrance involve no stails or steep angle.
ACCESS Program
Montgomery Theater is a proud participant in Art-Reach's ACCESS Program. This special initiative offers $2 Admission to its participants, and the ability to apply this discount to 3 additional guests. If you are an ACCESS Member, use the code ACCESSMT when purchasing tickets to take advantage of this special discount.
Click here to learn about the ACCESS program.
Open Captioning
Each production offers a performance with Open Captioning. Captions will be displayed from a projector above or to the side of the stage to assist any hearing impaired patrons with comprehension. Visit the individual show pages to find which date offers this service.
Audio Description
Each production offers a performance with Audio Description. We have assisted listening devices available at all performances. They can be used with headphones or a loop to communicate with T-coil hearing aids. Check in at the Box Office to borrow one for the performance. If you would like to take advantage of this service, please contact the Box Office at play@montgomerytheater.org or 215-723-9984 x 0 to reserve an Assisted Listening Device in advance. Via these devices, an actor will describe the visual action of the performance for any visually impaired patrons.