Summary

We offer Sensory-Friendly / Relaxed performances, which provide extra support inside & outside the theater to enable youth on the autism spectrum or those with sensory or communication needs & their families to be able to attend the performance together. The main goal of a sensory friendly performance is to create a space where youth and their families feel comfortable, supported, and free to be themselves.

Phone
(608) 255-2080
Address
1055 E Mifflin St, Madison, WI 53703
Location by County/County(ies) served
Dane
Ages Served
3-5 years old, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, High School Age, 18-21 years old, Adults
Funding Sources
Private Pay
Description of Services


Initiated in 1986, the Waisman Center Children’s Theatre (WCCT) enhances the arts for young children in Dane County by providing high quality, diverse, educational, and interactive live theatrical performances at a modest cost and in fully accessible settings. The Friends of the Waisman Center Auditorium is the indoor setting for the majority of the Children’s Theatre performances. With a formal stage and individual seats accommodating up to 250 people, the fully accessible auditorium provides an intimate yet informal traditional theatre experience.


The WCCT features a variety of performers—magicians, singers, dancers, musical groups, “learning is fun” educators/performers, and professional theatrical companies. An important goal of the series is to include culturally and ethnically diverse performers and activities—from Cajun music to Irish Dancing; from Italian folk tales to traditional Mexican dances. Many of the performances showcase children as the sole performers or “stars” of the production, such as Dance Wisconsin, PlayTime Productions, and Trinity Academy of Irish Dance. By including these performances in the series, children are given inspiration and role models for expressing themselves through the arts.

Phone
608.263.5837
Address
Friends of the Waisman Center
Waisman Center – Room 239
1500 Highland Avenue
Madison, WI 53705-2280
Location by County/County(ies) served
Dane
Ages Served
3-5 years old, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Adults
Funding Sources
Private Pay
Summary

Family activity center that specializes in inclusive play for all ages. We offer a sensory gym, sensory reduced rooms, fenced in outdoor area, and more!

Description of Services


We provide parent training and support groups, programming, special events, sensory play, fidget and sensory retail shop, toddler time, teen time, and more!

Phone
(608) 419-2741
Address
1736 Roth St Madison WI 53704
Location by County/County(ies) served
Dane
Ages Served
Birth - 2 years old, 3-5 years old, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, High School Age
Funding Sources
Private Pay, CLTS