TEEN OUTREACH
Staging team Success Through theater was established through a grant from the LGBT Fund from the Community Foundation of southwest Florida. The goal was to identify LGBTQ teens and allies to give them a safe space to not just be themselves but to know that they are seen and welcomed. To accomplish this, The Lab has set aside tickets for teens to attend the first Saturday performance of most productions that are staged. Not only is the performance free, but the theater hosts a meet-and-greet with many of the actors in that production over pizza before the show. And since the rates of depression and anxiety are incredibly high for them, there is a mental health counselor on-site – in case they need a friendly ear.
This program is open to all teens.
SENSORY-FRIENDLY PERFORMANCES
One performance of each run will be modified to adhere to sensory-friendly practices. These modifications include:
- Lower sound and light levels with all strobe light effects removed.
- House lights will remain on at a low level throughout the performance.
- Audience members are welcome to stand and move around, including leaving and reentering the theater, as needed.
- Our north patio is designated as a quiet spot during performances.
- Trained volunteers will be on-hand.
- The theater encourages guests to bring their own sensory supports, including earplugs, fidgets, and tablets. We ask that you respect the other audience members by muting the light and sound and using headphones.