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Children's Theatre of Charlotte (ImaginOn)
Children's Theatre of Charlotte publishes a sensory-friendly performance for most Mainstage productions, adjusted for families and friends with children or adults on the autism spectrum or with other sensory sensitivities. Its own pages list softened theatre lighting and sound, dimmed house lights that remain on, extra room to move around, quiet spaces and headphones, fidgets and other sensory objects, and staff trained to meet attendees' needs. Before the visit, families can take virtual tours of ImaginOn, the McColl Family Theatre, and the Wells Fargo Playhouse, and read a social story. Sensory-friendly tickets are listed at $18 for the Playhouse and $20 for the McColl Family Theatre.
Contact & location
- Address
- 300 E 7th St., Charlotte, NC 28202 ImaginOn, Uptown Charlotte
- Phone
- Call 704-973-2828
- Website
- www.ctcharlotte.org
Decision snapshot
- Evidence tier
- Tier A — Confirmed on official source
- Quiet hours / sensory sessions
- A sensory-friendly performance for most Mainstage productions, adjusted for audience members on the autism spectrum or with other sensory sensitivities.
- Sensory bags / kits
- Headphones, fidgets, and other sensory objects are available at sensory-friendly performances.
- Quiet room / space
- Quiet spaces are available during sensory-friendly performances.
- Staff training
- Staff are trained to meet attendees' needs at sensory-friendly performances.
Sensory provisions, quiet hours, and programs change without notice. Information here is sourced and dated, but always confirm with the venue before visiting — especially before travelling for a scheduled sensory program.
Sensory provisions, in detail: Sensory provisions
| Quiet / sensory hours | A sensory-friendly performance for most Mainstage productions, adjusted for audience members on the autism spectrum or with other sensory sensitivities. Children's Theatre of Charlotte — Sensory-Friendly Performances / Accessibility & Inclusion (ctcharlotte.org) · 2026-10-28 |
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| Quiet room or space | Quiet spaces are available during sensory-friendly performances. Children's Theatre of Charlotte — Sensory-Friendly Performances / Accessibility & Inclusion (ctcharlotte.org) · 2026-10-28 |
| Sensory bags / kits | Headphones, fidgets, and other sensory objects are available at sensory-friendly performances. Children's Theatre of Charlotte — Sensory-Friendly Performances / Accessibility & Inclusion (ctcharlotte.org) · 2026-10-28 |
| Staff training (as published) | Staff are trained to meet attendees' needs at sensory-friendly performances. Children's Theatre of Charlotte — Sensory-Friendly Performances / Accessibility & Inclusion (ctcharlotte.org) · 2026-10-28 |
| Social story / visual guide | A pre-visit social story and virtual tours of ImaginOn, the McColl Family Theatre, and the Wells Fargo Playhouse are published by the theatre. Children's Theatre of Charlotte — Sensory-Friendly Performances / Accessibility & Inclusion (ctcharlotte.org) · 2026-10-28 |
| Advance / desensitisation visits | Not documented (not documented) Children's Theatre of Charlotte — Sensory-Friendly Performances / Accessibility & Inclusion (ctcharlotte.org) · 2026-10-28 |
| Low-crowd times | Not documented (not documented) Children's Theatre of Charlotte — Sensory-Friendly Performances / Accessibility & Inclusion (ctcharlotte.org) · 2026-10-28 |
| Lighting | Softened theatre lighting; dimmed house lights remain on during sensory-friendly performances. Children's Theatre of Charlotte — Sensory-Friendly Performances / Accessibility & Inclusion (ctcharlotte.org) · 2026-10-28 |
| Noise / music notes | Softened sound levels during sensory-friendly performances. Children's Theatre of Charlotte — Sensory-Friendly Performances / Accessibility & Inclusion (ctcharlotte.org) · 2026-10-28 |
| Certifications held (as published by the venue) | Not documented (not documented) Children's Theatre of Charlotte — Sensory-Friendly Performances / Accessibility & Inclusion (ctcharlotte.org) · 2026-10-28 |
Before you go
- Quiet hours / sensory sessions: A sensory-friendly performance for most Mainstage productions, adjusted for audience members on the autism spectrum or with other sensory sensitivities. — Children's Theatre of Charlotte — Sensory-Friendly Performances / Accessibility & Inclusion (ctcharlotte.org), 2026-10-28
- Sensory bags / kits: Headphones, fidgets, and other sensory objects are available at sensory-friendly performances. — Children's Theatre of Charlotte — Sensory-Friendly Performances / Accessibility & Inclusion (ctcharlotte.org), 2026-10-28
- Quiet room / space: Quiet spaces are available during sensory-friendly performances. — Children's Theatre of Charlotte — Sensory-Friendly Performances / Accessibility & Inclusion (ctcharlotte.org), 2026-10-28
Questions families ask about this place
When are the sensory-friendly / quiet hours at Children's Theatre of Charlotte (ImaginOn)?
A sensory-friendly performance for most Mainstage productions, adjusted for audience members on the autism spectrum or with other sensory sensitivities. (Source: Children's Theatre of Charlotte — Sensory-Friendly Performances / Accessibility & Inclusion (ctcharlotte.org), last checked 2026-10-28. Provisions change — confirm with the venue before visiting.
Does Children's Theatre of Charlotte (ImaginOn) have sensory bags or kits?
Headphones, fidgets, and other sensory objects are available at sensory-friendly performances. (Source: Children's Theatre of Charlotte — Sensory-Friendly Performances / Accessibility & Inclusion (ctcharlotte.org), last checked 2026-10-28.
What sensory provisions does Children's Theatre of Charlotte (ImaginOn) document?
Children's Theatre of Charlotte (ImaginOn)'s own published pages document: Dedicated quiet hours, Quiet room, Sensory bags / kits, Staff training, Social story / pre-visit guide. Each provision on this page names its source and the date we checked it (2026-10-28). Provisions the venue does not publish show as "not documented" — that means unpublished, not necessarily absent.
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Source & freshness
Source: Children's Theatre of Charlotte — Sensory-Friendly Performances / Accessibility & Inclusion (ctcharlotte.org) · Last checked: 2026-10-28
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Change log
- 2026-10-28 — Initial record from venue's published accessibility/program page.
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Children's Theatre of Charlotte (ImaginOn) — visit-prep card
Tier A — Confirmed on official source · Last checked 2026-10-28 · Source: Children's Theatre of Charlotte — Sensory-Friendly Performances / Accessibility & Inclusion (ctcharlotte.org)
- Address
- 300 E 7th St., Charlotte, NC 28202
- Phone
- 704-973-2828
- Sensory program page
- https://www.ctcharlotte.org/online/article/sfp
Key facts
- Quiet hours / sensory sessions: A sensory-friendly performance for most Mainstage productions, adjusted for audience members on the autism spectrum or with other sensory sensitivities.
- Sensory bags / kits: Headphones, fidgets, and other sensory objects are available at sensory-friendly performances.
- Quiet room / space: Quiet spaces are available during sensory-friendly performances.
- Staff training: Staff are trained to meet attendees' needs at sensory-friendly performances.
Questions to ask before you order
- Can we do a short practice or familiarisation visit before the real one?
Sensory provisions, quiet hours, and programs change without notice. Information here is sourced and dated, but always confirm with the venue before visiting — especially before travelling for a scheduled sensory program.