Social & Recreation: Arts (General Audience)

The soul of Near West Theatre is belief in the healing, transformative power of the theatrical arts. The personal and communal growth possible when participating in an acting, singing, dancing ensemble is most fully realized with both skilled leadership and loving collaboration. Their mission is to build loving relationships and engages diverse people in strengthening their sense of identity, passion, and purpose, individually and in community, through transformational theatre arts experiences.

Individuals with mobility challenges, hearing impairments, and other disabilities finally have access to programming and activities, whether as actors or audience members, since moving to their new, ADA-compliant facility in the Gordon Square Arts District.

For more information about Near West Theatre and their accessible programming, visit their website.

A not-for-profit performing arts center who presents and produces a wide variety of quality performing arts, advances arts education and creates a neighborhood that is a superior destination for entertainment, business and residential living.

Playhouse Square hosts a variety of sensory-friendly events throughout the year.

The Children’s Theatre offers sensory-friendly performances, intended for individuals on the autism spectrum, as well as people with other developmental or cognitive disabilities who may benefit and their families.

Main Stage Address: The Taft Theatre, 5th & Sycamore Streets, Cincinnati, OH 45202

A company that offers inclusive movement classes using the Autism Movement Therapy (AMT) method for Autism and other special needs. The AMT method blends multi-sensory, structured movement and music experiences with positive behavior supports strengthening the left and right hemispheres of the brain to increase skills through the body and brain connection.

These classes are open to all special needs children. For current schedule, visit their listing on our online calendar.

Classes are given in various locations. Visit the website for registration and more information.

A collaboration of professional artists and holistic health care practitioners who provide an unusual selection of life-enriching classes and activities for senior adults, people faced with illness, and anyone with physical or mental challenges throughout the greater Cleveland area.

They will conduct classes in homes or in group settings. They offer various art and holistic health classes including tai chi, yoga, gardening, art and music.

An adult theatre program for people of all abilities with an interest in learning and creating theatre. The program will provide training in skills essential for creating theatre and enhancing the quality of life.

Through role play, theatre games, mask work and character study, participants will strengthen their social and emotional awareness. The theatre provides a safe space for practicing the ability to self-advocate, follow directions, collaborate and to create and meet deadlines.