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An inclusive theater experience for all audiences

Sensory Inclusive

“I was skeptical if my autistic son could sit and enjoy full-length performances. [After seeing him enjoy the performance] I am elated. I want my son to experience life to the fullest and have him grow to his full potential. Exposing him to the beauty of theater is one of them.”
- Therese Arguelles-Luz, sensory inclusive audience member

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Upcoming Sensory Inclusive Performances

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To uphold The Smith Center’s mission of providing a welcoming, inclusive theater experience for all audiences, The Smith Center presents ongoing sensory inclusive performances designed to accommodate audience members on the autism spectrum and with other sensory sensitivities.

What makes a program or presentation sensory-inclusive?

  • A welcoming, inclusive environment for all guests or participants

  • Relaxed theater-etiquette rules, enabling guests to enter and exit the theater as needed

  • Ability to use mobile devices for communication purposes

  • Modification of house lights during the performance and reduction of jarring sounds

  • Quiet areas established in lobbies or lounges for individuals who may want to take a break from the performance or program, monitored by a certified volunteer

  • Supportive staff and volunteers

Sensory Inclusive Program Tools

Attending an upcoming sensory-inclusive event at The Smith Center? These tools will help you know what to expect.

Troesh Pre-Visit Guide

Reynolds Hall Pre-Visit Guide

Past Sensory Inclusive Programming

  • DLUX Puppets' "Wonderland" (April 2026)

  • The Great Race (February 2026)

  • The Gruffalo's Child (April 2025)

  • Pa'akai We Bring (January 2025)

  • Shrek - The Musical (November 2024)

  • The Boy Who Cried Wolf (April 2024)

  • The Carp Who Would Not Quit and Other Animal Stories (October 2023)

  • Disney's Frozen (March 2023) 

  • Grace For President (February 2023)

  • The Gruffalo (January 2023)

  • The Pout-Pout Fish (October 2022)

  • Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas, The Musical! (November 2019)

  • The Phantom Tollbooth (April 2019)

  • Hocus Focus: The Magic of Kevin Spencer (March 2019)

  • Disney’s The Lion King (November 2018)

  • Shh! We Have A Plan (April 2018)

  • Workshops with Ryan Hourigan – Music and Children with Autism: A Practical Guide for Parents and Caregivers (2014) and Music Making with Children with Autism (2018)

  • Workshops with Kevin Spencer – Hocus Focus: Teaching Magic Tricks to Special Needs Children – Especially High Functioning Autism (2016)

“My son was thoroughly engaged the entire time. It was so nice to be able to attend an event like this...thank you so much for allowing us to take part in this event as a family.”

Denise Robinson

sensory inclusive audience member

The Smith Center’s Education and Outreach Department extends its thanks to the staff and clinicians at Grant A Gift Autism Foundation, Touro University Nevada Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities, UNLV Ackerman Center for Autism, FEAT of Southern Nevada, Nevada PEP, Opportunity Village, Sport Social, Wellman Therapy Services, Autism Coalition of Nevada, and the Center for Child and Family Development for their guidance and support.

Sensory inclusive performances are made possible through a major gift from Windsong Trust, NV Energy Foundation and other generous Smith Center donors.