# Relaxed Performance — A Christmas Carol at the Guthrie Theater

> Event for families in the Minneapolis–St. Paul–Bloomington area (MN / WI). Times are Central Time.

- When: Sun, Nov 29 · 6:00 PM
- Where: Guthrie Theater - Wurtele Thrust Stage, 818 South 2nd Street, Minneapolis, MN 55415
- Ages: We recommend this production for ages 8 and up
- Price: Tickets for A Christmas Carol are $36 (relaxed performance; other relaxed performances are $32 for adults and $16 for children)
- For kids with sensory or other needs: Sensory-friendly. Relaxed performance: volume of loud noises and effects reduced, strobe lights eliminated, house lights kept on, relaxed attitude to sound and movement; quiet areas, sensory-friendly activities and extra staff in the lobbies; social narratives, building map and tip sheet online; free concierge escort on request through the Box Office (612.377.2224). Tickets through the relaxed-performance link.
- Organizer: Guthrie Theater
- Official page: https://securesite.guthrietheater.org/single/psDetail.aspx?psn=37561&promo=CarolRP
- Last checked: Tue, Oct 27

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## About

The Guthrie Theater holds one relaxed performance of its 52nd annual A Christmas Carol on the Wurtele Thrust Stage. It is open to everyone but intentionally modified for people with sensory and vestibular sensitivities, anxiety, autism spectrum disorders, learning differences, dementia or other challenges attending the theater, which makes it a good way to bring children, grandparents and anyone who finds a full house overwhelming to Dickens's story of Ebenezer Scrooge. Expect the same production with small changes: louder effects turned down, no strobe lights, house lights left on and a relaxed attitude to sound and movement in the audience. The Guthrie recommends the show for ages 8 and up; it runs about 1 hour 45 minutes including intermission. The theater posts social narratives, building maps and a tip sheet to help families prepare.

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