SENSORY-FRIENDLY PERFORMANCE GUIDE This guide will help you know what to expect during the performance and learn about the ways you can make the experience comfortable for yourself and your family.
WHAT IS A SENSORY-FRIENDLY PERFORMANCE? A sensory-friendly performance includes some changes to the production and theatre environment to create a more relaxed and welcoming experience. For this performance: • Sound levels will be reduced throughout the show. • House lights will remain on at a low level during the performance. • You are welcome to move, make noise, sing along, or dance in your seat. • You may enter and exit the theatre at any time. • The lobby will have reduced audio for anyone who needs a quieter space or a break from the performance. • You’re welcome to bring and use sensory tools that help you feel comfortable during theshow. We also can provide headphones – just check in with our staff at the AssistiveListening Device stand in the lobby. There is no expectation that everyone will experience the show in the same way. Enjoy the performance in whatever way works best for you!
MOVEMENT & TECHNOLOGY AREAS If you would like more space to move around during the show, you are welcome to use the Movement & Technology Areas located in the galleries at the top of the theatre, on both sides ofthe auditorium. You can use these areas to: • • • •
Walk or move around. Dance or stretch. Take a break while remaining inside the theatre. Use a cellphone, tablet, or other personal device as a sensory regulation tool.
If you use a device, please use headphones or make sure the sound is completely turned off. Please do not take photos or videos during the performance.
TAKING A BREAK You are welcome to leave the auditorium whenever you need to.There are four exits from the theatre – one on each side at the bottom and top of the steps. These exits lead to the lobby, where you will find water fountains, restrooms, and ushers who can assist you. If you need a quieter space, you are welcome to spend time in the lobby at any point during theperformance. The lobby audio will be kept at a reduced level.
NEED HELP? Our ushers are here to help! You can find ushers at the rear of the auditorium, in the smallusher rooms at the bottom of the theatre, and in the lobby.
CAST & CHARACTER GUIDE FOR DOG MAN: THE MUSICAL We are so excited to welcome you to the theater for DOG MAN: THE MUSICAL! Before you come to the show, get to know the characters you’ll meet on stage! Below, you’ll find a little bit about each character, along with photos of the actors who bring them to life.
DOG MAN is played by ZACK ABBEY DOG MAN, who with the head of a dog and the body of a policeman, loves to fight crime and chew on the furniture. He is part dog, part man; ALL HERO!
PETEY & OTHERS is played by XAVIER CORNELL PETEY is the world’s most evil cat, who clones himself to exact revenge on the doggy do-gooder. He is deliciously criminal.
FLIPPY & OTHERS is played by PENELOPE HINDS FLIPPY is a deliciously evil fish who accidentally gains powers by eating brain dots! Gargamel from the Smurfs meets the Wicked Witch of the West, but a fish. This performer also plays a handful of other characters, including SARAH HATOFF the journalist.
L’IL PETEY & OTHERS is played by LAUREN DODDS Li’l Petey is the clone of the evil cat PETEY, who was created to be an evil super villain, but turns out to be a joyous and eternally optimistic toddler. LI’L PETEY is excited by new friends, happy songs, and everything DOG MAN. This performer also plays a handful of other characters, including Officer Millie.
GEORGE & CHIEF is played by TROI LENNOX GAINES GEORGE. Now that he’s in 5th grade, it’s time to level up and write a musical with his best bud HAROLD, based on their favorite character, DOG MAN! GEORGE also plays a wide range of other characters from the Dog Man comics, including CHIEF, the gruff, incompetent chief of police who loves Dog Man, but can’t stand all that slobber, and BIG JIM!
HAROLD & OTHERS is played by LELAND HAO HAROLD. Now that he’s in 5th grade, it’s time to level up and write a musical with his best bud GEORGE, based on their favorite character, DOG MAN, the crime biting sensation who is part dog, part man, and ALL HERO!! HAROLD also play a wide range of other characters, including DR DOOKIE, an overconfident mad scientist.
THE STAGE MANAGER FOR DOG MAN: THE MUSICAL is MATTHEW L. OWITZ The STAGE MANAGER helps the actors and backstage team know what to do and when to do it. They also “call the show,” which means they give cues to the actors, lights, sounds, and crew so that everyone knows exactly when it’s time to go!
THE ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER FOR DOG MAN: THE MUSICAL is ZOE PARASKEVOPOULOS The ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER helps make sure everything backstage is ready for the show! They help the actors get ready and make sure they have what they need, set up and move props, and help things run smoothly behind the scenes. They work with the Stage Manager to help keep the show on track and make sure everything happens at the right time.
The three actors below are SWINGS! A swing is an actor who learns one or more of the characters in the show. Swings stay backstage during the performance and are ready to step in and perform if another actor isn’t able to be in the show that day.
The swing for FLIPPY and LI’L PETEY is PENELOPE HINDS
The swing for DOG MAN and PETEY is WILL DELARGY
The swing for GEORGE and HAROLD is JALEN BUNCH