FROLIC

Trusty Sidekick Theater Company, Jumping Jack Theater, The Rose Theater & Chelsea Factory Present

Frolic

Saturday, March 2, 2024: 11:00AM, 3:00PM, 6:00PM*
*Recommended for teens!

Sunday, March 3, 2024: 10:00AM

FREE

Ages 5+

60 minutes

Explore Frolic’s Social Story and Character Guide before joining us!

Psst… have you heard? The bloom is back — it’s time to play! Frolic is meant to spark fun in a sensory-friendly space created for and with neurodivergent audiences ages 5 and up and their families.

Grow small with Phoebe the Gardner and her pal Lionel the Glow Worm as they travel from her backyard oasis to a magical garden. Together, we will play our way through the four seasons as we glide with Rafael the Butterfly, hop with Eugene the Frog, march with Ash the Ant, and sing and with Dot the Ladybug.

Through immersive, sensory-friendly experiences that include music, dance, and puppetry, audiences are transported to a place where there is no wrong way to play.

'Frolic' defined - (of an animal or person), verb: play and move about cheerfully, excitedly, or energetically. Noun: AND a playful action or movement.

For registration, please note:

• A ticket is for one audience member who identifies as neurodivergent or has intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.  

• One ticket includes space for up to two grown-ups or accompanying guests (e.g., parent, caregiver, sibling, etc). 

• You will be paired with one other group in your seating pod. 

• There will be three other pods, with a maximum of eight families in attendance.

• One performer—or Garden Club Member—will be your pod’s guide.

• Make sure to check out Frolic’s Social Story before attending!

Frolic is supported in part by the National Endowment for the Arts.
To find out more about how National Endowment for the Arts grants impact individuals and communities, visit www.arts.gov.

Frolic is also supported in part by NY State Council on the Arts; The Arts for Autism Arts Access Grant; The Children’s Theater Foundation of America; The New York City Department of Cultural Affairs; Pestana CR7 Time Square; and our generous donors.

About Trusty Sidekick Theater Company:
Trusty Sidekick Theater Company creates bold, original productions for young people and their families. Rooted firmly in the belief that kids deserve theater that ignites their imaginations and makes them think about the world in a new way, Trusty combines immersive staging and inventive theatricality to tell old and new stories, challenge perceptions of live performance, and introduce theater to a new generation.

Since 2011, Trusty Sidekick has devised and produced more than 21 original works for young audiences, including four productions specifically created for children on the autism spectrum and their families.

Health and Safety Protocols
Chelsea Factory will be implementing the following procedures to help ensure the health and safety of our patrons, staff, and artists:

• We practice contactless ticketing and will be checking patrons in by name (no need to show printed or digital tickets).

• Masks are optional.

• While Chelsea Factory strongly recommends vaccination against COVID-19, proof of vaccination is not currently required for audience entrance to performances and public programs.

Click here for our full Health and Safety Protocols.