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Theatre practitioners are advancing beyond “sensory-friendly” productions to create fully inclusive experiences for audiences with sensory and accessibility needs. Groups like Kinetic Light and initiatives such as KultureCity champion sensory-inclusive practices that adapt venues and performances to accommodate disabled and neurodiverse patrons. Their efforts include training staff, providing sensory kits, establishing quiet spaces, and creating tactile and audio aids. Pioneers like Dionne O’Dell and others have developed productions specifically designed for neurodiverse audiences, while programs like Spectrum Theatre Ensemble’s NICE certification and Berklee’s accessibility education address broader systemic change. Together, these efforts aim to reshape the performing arts into spaces where everyone feels welcome, celebrated, and included.

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Building a Sensory-Inclusive Future
Beyond sensory “friendly,” these theatremakers are pushing the frontier of theatre that is truly for all audiences.
By Crystal Paul