Metropolis' youth series starts with 'Tortoise and the Hare'
Metropolis begins its popular youth programming series Stories in Action! with sensory-friendly (Oct. 15) and school group (Oct. 10-14) performances of "The Tortoise and the Hare."
Who will win the race? The "slow and steady" Tortoise? Or the "fast and furious" Hare?
This show features a cast of all silly animals - and travels quickly through the County Fair Race.
Sensory-friendly performances are designed to ensure that all are welcome, especially people with disabilities.
Sensory-friendly accommodations may include:
• Attendance guide (pre-visit story);
• Show accessibility guide (to detail events throughout the show);
• Adapted sound (lower sound levels);
• Adapted lighting (low lights on throughout the entire performance, reduced strobe lighting);
• Audience expectations (talking and moving throughout the space are acceptable, space is provided for movement);
• Designated quiet/low sensory areas;
• Sensory tools such as fidgets available for use in and out of the theater;
• Smaller audience size (providing space for movement); and
• Staff available to meet any additional needs and accommodations as they arise
"The Tortoise and the Hare" sensory-friendly performance will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 15. Tickets are $15 for children younger than 12 years, $17 for adults and can be purchased online at MetropolisArts.com, by calling (847) 577-2121, or by email at customerservice@metropolisarts.com.
Weekday school group shows of "The Tortoise and the Hare" will be at 10 a.m. daily Monday, Oct. 10, to Friday, Oct. 14. For special school group pricing and availability, contact Jana Kramer, Group Sales coordinator, at jkramer@metropolisarts.com or (847) 577-5982, ext. 228.
All weekday performances are also open to the public. For information, contact the Box Office at (847) 577-2121, or email customerservice@metropolisarts.com.
The Metropolis Box Office is currently open from noon to 4 p.m. Monday to Saturday. On performances Monday through Saturday, the Box Office will remain open from noon through at least the start of the performance. On Sunday performances, the it will open one hour prior to show time.
"The Tortoise and the Hare" is part of the 2022-2023 Stories in Action! Series at Metropolis, bringing the highest quality live entertainment to the Northwest suburbs.
Other upcoming Stories in Action! shows include "A Christmas Carol" at 10 a.m. Wednesdays, Dec. 7, 14, and 21, and Fridays, Dec. 9 and 16.
Metropolis is in the heart of Chicago's Northwest suburbs in downtown Arlington Heights, 111 W. Campbell St., near the intersection of Campbell and Vail Avenue.
Street parking is available. Free parking is available in the public garage behind the theater. Metropolis Performing Arts Centre provides professional entertainment and arts education, enriching the community.
For information about Metropolis and a complete performance schedule, visit MetropolisArts.com, email customerservice@metropolisarts.com, or call (847) 577-5982, ext. 239.
COVID protocols
Metropolis COVID protocols continue to evolve as federal and state mandates relax and conditions improve. For current information on COVID protocols, visit Metropolis' website. Metropolis thanks you in advance for helping to provide the safest environment possible for the return to live indoor entertainment.