Cinderella:
A Salsa Fairy Tale
Sunday, Feb. 8th at 2PM
Book & Lyrics by Karen Zacarias
Music by Deborah Wicks La Puma
What will happen to Cinderella at the ball … game? That’s the surprising climactic question in this contemporary Latin-American Cinderella musical, which delightfully turns the classic fairy tale on its head, telling the story from both Cinderella and the “stepsister’s” perspective. Cinderella, a newcomer from Puerto Rico, comes to visit her “stepsister,” Rosa, in the United States. The catch–Cinderella only speaks Spanish and Rosa only speaks English. Will these two girls be able to reach an understanding at the (basket) ball game? With a fairy godfather and other delightful twists to the original story, Cinderella: A Salsa Fairy Tale crosses language and gender barriers, weaving a subtle lesson on empathy, sportsmanship and respect. Families will be cheering in their seats.
Mesmerized: A Ben Franklin Science and History Mystery
Saturday, March 14th at 4PM
Adapted for the stage by Suzanne Maynard Miller
Based on the book Mesmerized: How Ben Franklin Solved a Mystery that Baffled All of France by Mara Rockliff
This fast-paced comedy introduces us to Ben Franklin and his want-to-be-inventor niece, Sarah, as they travel to France where they use the Scientific Method to test a mystical man’s magical cure-all in MESMERIZED: A BEN FRANKLIN SCIENCE & HISTORY MYSTERY. Audiences will laugh as they engage their minds to solve this mystery, fueled with stories about Ben Franklin’s many scientific discoveries and electrifying inventions.
Nate the Great Musical
Sunday, May 10th at 2PM
Book & Lyrics by John Maclay
Music & Lyrics by Brett Ryback
Based on the book by Marjorie Sharmat
Nate the Great, the world’s greatest boy detective awakes, hoping that this day will bring a new case. He gets a call from his good friend Annie alerting him that her new painting of her dog Fang is missing! He rushes over to her house to investigate. There he searches for clues and interviews her brother Harry who loves red paint and monsters. He also observes (and possibly tangoes) with Fang. By the end he has opened up his mind to new possibilities, found Annie’s painting, found Rosamond’s cat, and maybe even solved the mystery of why music in a minor key makes us sad.
ON STAGE | Sensory-friendly
Sensory Friendly
Performances
Our Sensory Friendly Performances are theater experiences in which the environment and typical “rules of attendance” are relaxed. We strive to accommodate individuals with autism and developmental disabilities.
For more information, please contact Danny Campos at marketing@growingstage.com
Our Facility
The Growing Stage strives to follow our mission of providing not just a moment, but lasting memories for the entire family. Therefore, our commitment is to create an environment that is accessible to all.
- The Lobby and Theatre Space are both street level and there are no level changes required for access.
- Two public restrooms off the lobby each with an accessible stall. Our seating consists of 225 folding chairs on one entire level.
- There is a slight rake to the floor. No limits to the number of patrons with wheelchairs.
- The Historic Palace Theatre is a multi-level facility with 3 floors accessible by our elevator which is fully ADA compliant.
- Further, public signage appears in Braille throughout the building.
At all Sensory Friendly Performances, enjoy high-quality entertainment in a safe and supportive sensory-friendly environment.
- Pre-Visit Social Story provided
- Dimmed house lights allow children and families to easily move around and exit the theatre
- Bring your own snacks and drinks.
- Limited crowds with open seating to allow space between families
- Reduced and consistent sound levels throughout the show Designated “Quiet Areas” to take a break
- We allow the use of tablets and smartphones for communication.
- Provided Activity Guides at the performance
- General Seating – Select your preferred seats!