Experience the Center in a Relaxed Environment
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Upcoming Relaxed Events
Holiday Pops with Kara & Kevin
RELAXED PERFORMANCE / SAT, DEC 14, 2024 / 1 PM
Guest Artists / Kevin Massey & Kara Lindsay, vocalists
The caroling Choirs of the Center and the Midland Symphony Orchestra, will be joined by Broadway power couple Kara Lindsay and Kevin Massey for an evening of holiday celebration! On Broadway, Kara originated the role of Katherine in NEWSIES and reprised her performance in the film version, Disney’s Newsies the Broadway Musical; she also appeared on Broadway as Glinda in WICKED and Cynthia Weil in BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL. Kevin performed on Broadway in TARZAN, BIG RIVER, MEMPHIS, and A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER as well as in numerous touring and regional roles. Together they performed in the national tours of A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER and LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE. Don’t miss this signature event of the Great Lakes Bay region’s holiday season!
Youth Theatre: Matilda
RELAXED PERFORMANCE / SAT, APR 12, 2025 / 2 PM
AUDITIONS / DETAILS AVAILABLE Q4 2024
Inspired by the ingenious Roald Dahl, the Tony Award-winning Matilda The Musical is the captivating masterpiece about the power of imagination, anarchy of childhood, and the inspiration of a girl who dreams of a better life. Recently turned into a movie-musical, Matilda has won 47 international awards and continues to thrill audiences of all ages around the world. Matilda is a little girl with astonishing wit, intelligence, and psychokinetic powers. Unloved by her cruel parents, tormented by headmistress Miss Trunchbull, and encouraged by her teacher Miss Honey, Matilda has courage and cleverness in equal amounts, and could be the school pupils' saving grace! Packed with high-energy dance numbers and catchy songs, audiences will be thrilled and delighted by the story of a special little girl with an extraordinary imagination.
What is a Relaxed Performance?
Relaxed performances feature the same content and performers as other performances of a show, with some simple changes to the environment, including:
- Lower light and sound levels, with special effects like strobe lights and smoke removed
- House lights kept at a low level to allow movement around the auditorium
- House doors are kept open; audience members are welcome to stand, move around, and leave as need be
- Audience members are welcome to bring their own manipulatives, seat cushions, comfort objects, headphones, electronics, special snacks, and other support items to the show.
- A designated Take-A-Break Space available with quiet activities near the theater
- Trained volunteers on hand
- A Social Story that portrays the theatre-going experience with pictures and text
- A scene-by-scene summary of the plot of the show or a playlist of the concert repertoire
- The performance is a shush-free zone - audience members can talk quietly or express themselves freely during the performance
Sensory Friendly Backpacks
We wish to create a positive environment for people of all sensory needs when visiting the Museum of Science & Art and attending Midland Center performances. Sensory Friendly Backpacks are available to check-out during your experience. Just ask Guest Services when you arrive!
Sensory Friendly Backpacks include:
- Social story
- Stress ball
- Fidget toy
- Water toy
- Noise-dampening headphones