The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

Visual Guide –

Student Matinee Performance

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Table of Contents Entering the Building……………………

Entering the Lobby……………………….

The Grand Lobby…………………………

- Mezzanine…………………………………

- Coat Check…………………………….....

- Concessions………………………………

- Restrooms & Water Fountains…..

Entering the Theatre…………………….

- Finding your Seat……………………

Visual Indicators…………………………..

During the Show…………………………..

Intermission…………………………………

Curtain Call & Post Show………………

Leaving the Theatre……………………..

Thank you!......................................

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This guide was created for patrons preparing to attend a performance at Indiana Repertory Theatre (IRT) and their caregivers. If you need any

additional photos, information about your trip to IRT, or information about IRT’s access services, please contact:

Randy Pease, Director of Education, rpease@irtlive.com|317.916.4842 Sarah Geis, Youth Audience Manager, sgeis@irtlive.com| 317.916.4818 Special thanks to HANDS in Autism for their help in preparing materials for this performance.

You might have to wait on your bus for a few minutes before

you can enter the theatre.

When you arrive at the theatre, you will enter through the blue doors.

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There are 3 steps to get to the lobby doors. If you need a ramp, there is one available.

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An usher will lead your group into the theatre. After your group

has been seated in the theatre, you are welcome to return to the lobby or stay in your seat.

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IRT Staff will be in the lobby if you need help. They will be wearing IRT badges.

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The theatre has two floors. If your seat is on the Mezzanine level, you can take the stairs in the Grand Lobby

or the elevator (by the Ticket Office) to get upstairs.

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The Mezzanine has costume displays from other shows. You can look at the costumes or touch them gently if you would like.

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If you want to drop off your coat or request a sensory support for the show (like a fidget or noise-canceling headset), they will be at

Coat Check in the Grand Lobby.

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There is a concession stand where you can buy snacks or water. This will happen during intermission. Food and drink will not be

allowed into the theatre.

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There are restrooms in the Grand Lobby and on the Mezzanine.

There is one water fountain in the Grand Lobby and one on the Mezzanine.

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There are 11 stairs on the Main Floor and 8 in the Mezzanine. These stairs might be longer than other stairs, and you may

have to take 2-3 steps before reaching the next stair.

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You will sit with your entire group when you are in the theatre.

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During the show, there will be IRT staff members at the front of the stage with a glow stick.

The glow stick will light up when there is about to be a loud

sound or other surprise coming.

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During the show, you are welcome to exit the theatre, and you can return to your seat at any time. An usher can help you back

to you seat if you need help.

If you need a break during the performance:

-You can stand or walk along the back aisle of the theatre

-You can sit in the Grand Lobby where you can watch the show from a television monitor

-You could sit inside our Oasis room, where it will be quiet

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Part way through the show there will be a 15-minute intermission. At intermission, you are welcome to return to the lobby to:

- Use the restrooms

- Purchase food or drink from the concession stand

- Look or touch the displays in the Mezzanine

You are also welcome to stay in your seat.

Please do not sit or stand on the stage.

A bell will ring when it’s time to enter the theatre for the second part of the show.

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When the show is over, you are welcome to clap with the other members of the audience as a way to thank the performers, or

you can choose not to.

After the show, there will be a post-show discussion. The cast and crew will talk about the show and answer questions.

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IRT staff will let your group know when it is your time to leave the theatre.

Your full group will leave at the same time.

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We hope you have a wonderful visit at IRT!

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