www.wowt.com: According to the Centers for Disease Control, 1 in 44 children in the U.S. are diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder.
While acceptance and understanding in the community as a whole remains challenging, a local theater is preparing an uplifting opportunity for neurodiverse youngsters and their families to kick off a month of activities highlighting their journey, the interactive musical experience, “Up & Away.”
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This show is a very hopeful step in the direction of accessible theater, and I really respect the way that they adapted, allowing the kids to participate in the show and collaborate with the actors so that they can experience the entire hour and a half long show. This structure goes against the typical proscenium style, rigid fourth wall type of theater that the world is used to, however, this change made in order to keep children on the autism spectrum engaged is reminiscent of other theater styles like forum plays and devised pieces. This gives me hope that this style can be translated to more adult productions and more varied productions so that they can be proudly accessible but also a part of the professional theater culture of the country. Of course not every production can be performed in this way, but every production should strive for accessibility so I’m excited to see what other innovations are possible in this space.
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