New York, NY
Frolic
Created for and with neurodivergent audiences ages 5 and up
Psst… have you heard? The bloom is back — it’s time to play! Frolic is meant to spark fun in a sensory-friendly space created for and with neurodivergent audiences ages 5 and up and their families. Welcome to the Garden Club! Grow small with Phoebe the Gardener and her pal Lionel the Glow Worm as they travel from her backyard oasis to a magical garden. Together, we play our way through the four seasons as we glide with Rafael the Butterfly, hop with Eugene the Frog, march with Ash the Ant, and sing with Dot the Ladybug. Building on Trusty Sidekick’s deep history of working in sensory theater, we’ve crafted an immersive experience that includes music, dance, puppetry, and pure play. Lead with a mixture of song and non-verbal cues, our audiences are transported to a place where there is no wrong way to play. All performances are free. For registration, please note: A ticket is for one audience member who identifies as neurodivergent or has intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. One ticket includes space for up to two grown-ups or accompanying guests (e.g., parent, caregiver, sibling, etc). You will be paired with one other group in your seating pod. There will be three other pods, with a maximum of eight families in attendance. One performer—or Garden Club Member—will be your pod’s guide. Make sure to check out Frolic’s Social Story before attending!
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Make sure to check out Frolic’s Social Story before attending!
Ages: All ages
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About Trusty Sidekick Theater Company
Trusty Sidekick Theater Company creates bold, original productions for young people and their families. Rooted firmly in the belief that kids deserve theater that ignites their imaginations and makes them think about the world in a new way, Trusty combines immersive staging and inventive theatricality to tell old and new stories, challenge perceptions of live performance, and introduce theater to a new generation. Since 2011, Trusty Sidekick has devised and produced more than 21 original works for young audiences, including four productions specifically created for children on the autism spectrum and their families.