1222 OCEANFRONT: A BLACK FAMILY CHRISTMAS (Sensory Friendly Performance)
Sensory Friendly Performance
- December 13
- 2 pm
- The Conrad Prebys Theatre at The Dea Hurston New Village Arts Center
1222 OCEANFRONT: A BLACK FAMILY CHRISTMAS (Sensory Friendly Performance)
Relaxed Performances offer accommodations for people who benefit from a more relaxed theater-going environment —including but not limited to those with autism, sensory or communication disabilities, or developmental disabilities.
In order to make “1222 Oceanfront: A Black Family Christmas” more accessible and comfortable, we will adapt the productions in the following ways:
- A Social Story Video given to patrons before the show to know what to expect at the theatre
- A welcome speech from the cast of “1222 Oceanfront: A Black Family Christmas”
- Sound cues in the production will be lowered and any sudden, loud noises during the show will be modified.
- Lights in the seating area will be dimmed rather than fully dark during the performance.
- A relaxed atmosphere allows patrons to talk and vocalize as they wish, as well as leave and re-enter the seating area as needed.
- A Calm Corner will be available in the lobby with coloring sheets, fidget toys, and sensory items if patrons need to take a breather from the show.
- Fidgets and some noise canceling headphones will be available during the show. We encourage you to bring your own as well.
- A gender-neutral family restroom will be provided.
- No ‘Shushing’ during the show. We welcome everyone to enjoy the show in the way that is most comfortable to them.
NVA’s 2020 commissioned musical written by Dea Hurston, 1222 OCEANFRONT: A BLACK FAMILY CHRISTMAS, returns as a new holiday favorite. Named one of the best shows of 2021 by The San Diego Union-Tribune, this year the acclaimed up and coming director Kandace Crystal will lead the way in telling this heartwarming and funny story of the Black family and their Christmas in Carlsbad.
WRITTEN BY DEA HURSTON
ORIGINAL MUSIC BY MILENA (SELLERS) PHILLIPS
CREATED BY DEA HURSTON,
MILENA (SELLERS) PHILLIPS,
FRANKIE ALICEA,
AND KEVIN “BLAX” BURROUGHS