Kent-based Allegro Performing Arts Academy will present its 29th annual Holiday showcases, including its third annual sensory friendly performance.
The sensory friendly show is at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21 at Auburn Performing Arts Center, 702 Fourth St. NE, next to Auburn High School.
The other showtimes are 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21; 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 22; and 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 22. All shows are at the Auburn Performing Arts Center. A $10 minimum donation is requested to enjoy the show.
Many adults and children who are on the autism spectrum, are neurodiverse, have developmental and/or cognitive disabilities are not able to enjoy live performances, according to an Allegro press release. The need for these types of performances is in great demand as many families cannot experience together the benefit of live performing arts.
“We want to help to provide this to our community and to allow everyone to celebrate the holidays in a fun and festive way,” according to Allegro.
This year’s holiday showcase is called “All Wrapped Up.” It’s a script written especially for Allegro that features Amellia Bedelia and her holiday adventures trying to find the perfect gift. The Allegro Players drama group are the main characters that take you through the story while the dance performances support the story through song and movement.
The sensory friendly showcase modifications will include:
Lower sound level in the audience, elimination of starling or loud sounds, lights in the audience will be raised slightly, the audience is a “shush-free” zone and there will be a calming area in the lobby for those that need a break from the show as well.
“Allegro is proud to be offering this type of performance and we plan to make it a consistent part of our future holiday performances for years to come,” according to the academy.
For tickets to the sensory friendly show, go to https://25285.recitalticketing.com/r/2846/42982/.
For more information, call Allegro at 253-813-9630. The academy is at 222 Central Ave. S., in Kent.
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