Much Ado About Nothing: Sensory-Friendly Performance

The Van Wezel will be presenting a relaxed, sensory friendly version of Asolo Rep On Tour’s Much Ado About Nothing . These are FREE performances and will have multiple accommodations available. Reservations strongly encouraged as seeting is strictly limited to provide the best experience for all.

This is a family show that is appropriate for all ages, but best for students 5th grade and up.

ABOUT THE SHOW:

As the summer draws to a close, tensions are high amongst the counselors and campers of Camp Messina. The intrepid (and self-appointed) Counselors-in-training, led by Dogberry, are on high alert. As star counselors Benedick, Claudio, and the beloved camp director, Don Pedro, return from roughing it in the woods, they must renegotiate their place back at camp. While junior counselors Hero and Claudio immediately fall in love, quick-witted Benedick and Beatrice need a matchmaker's push--but their relationship and reintegration into Camp Messina are jeopardized by dastardly Don John and his henchmen's villainous misinformation schemes. Fall in love with this uproarious, witty, and charming story, designed to connect communities through Shakespeare.

ABOUT THE SENSORY FRIENDLY PERFORMANCE:

• The performance will feature numerous accommodations to make the performance accessible to audiences with sensory needs. This included:
• 10 minute Touch Tours of the costumes/sets beginning at 10:15 AM and running through 10:45 AM
• Fidgets and Noise Cancelling Headphones
• A quiet room available throughout the performance
• Flexible seating
• Softer volume

If you require an additional accommodation, please feel free to contact Justin Gomlak at [email protected]

This sensory friendly performance is made possible through the support of the Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation and its generous donors.

ABOUT ASOLO REP ON TOUR:

resented by Asolo Rep and the FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training, Asolo Rep On Tour creates innovative and accessible 45-minute adaptations of classic literature that travel into communities and schools throughout the state of Florida. We develop theatrical experiences and supporting materials that are exciting and responsive to audiences.

Asolo Rep On Tour holds surprises for all! These performances serve as introduction to live theatre for first-time audiences and still bring a new perspective of a story for seasoned theatre-goers. Join us as we connect with communities and celebrate modern magic in classic stories.

Host or Publisher Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation