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Van Wezel Sensory-Friendly Family Performances

Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

Sarasota, Florida - Sarasota County

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May 30, 2026

Area

Sarasota-Manatee

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Map and directions

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777 N Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL 34236

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Provider overview

Van Wezel offers sensory-friendly family performances in Sarasota with relaxed audience expectations, quiet-room access, ASL interpretation, preparation guides, headphones, fidgets, and trained staff and artists.

Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall is a Sarasota performing-arts venue offering family shows, education programs, accessibility services, sensory supports, and inclusive community programming.

Quick facts

Registration
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Ages
Open to all, especially people with autism, sensory and communication disorders, learning disabilities, neurodivergent guests, families with young children, and others needing relaxed performance protocols; the listed family show is for ages 5 and up
Season
Sensory-friendly family performances as scheduled; the source lists an April 23 event
Cost
The source lists the sensory-friendly family show as free; families should confirm registration, ticket, parking, and event-specific costs.

Location contacts

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Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

777 N Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL 34236

The source lists the Sarasota venue address and the Grand Foyer as the sensory-friendly family show location.

Programs and offerings

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Sensory-friendly family performances

Sensory-friendly family performances with relaxed audience expectations, quiet-room access, ASL interpretation, preparation guide, headphones, fidgets, and trained staff support.

Ages
Open to all, especially people with autism, sensory and communication disorders, learning disabilities, neurodivergent guests, families with young children, and others needing relaxed performance protocols; the listed family show is for ages 5 and up
Season
Sensory-friendly family performances as scheduled; the source lists an April 23 event
Schedule
The source lists the sensory-friendly family show date and event page; families should verify current sensory-friendly events through Van Wezel.
Cost
The source lists the sensory-friendly family show as free; families should confirm registration, ticket, parking, and event-specific costs.
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Last checked
May 30, 2026
Why this is listed
The official Van Wezel event page for The Feisty Flamingos identifies it as a free sensory-friendly family show, describes relaxed performance expectations for people with autism, sensory and communication disorders, learning disabilities, neurodivergent guests, families with young children, and others who benefit from flexible performance protocols, and lists movement, vocalizing, quiet-room access, ASL interpretation, a Know Before You Go guide, noise-reducing headphones, fidgets, and trained staff and artists.
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Program details we found

Sensory-friendly family performances

The official Van Wezel event page for The Feisty Flamingos identifies it as a free sensory-friendly family show, describes relaxed performance expectations for people with autism, sensory and communication disorders, learning disabilities, neurodivergent guests, families with young children, and others who benefit from flexible performance protocols, and lists movement, vocalizing, quiet-room access, ASL interpretation, a Know Before You Go guide, noise-reducing headphones, fidgets, and trained staff and artists.

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Source checkedClearly listed in sourceFound in page titleVan Wezel The Feisty Flamingos Sensory Friendly Family Show
Inclusion and support details

What the provider says: Van Wezel describes relaxed performance access with entering and leaving as needed, vocalizing, movement, no-shushing expectations, a quiet room, ASL interpretation, Know Before You Go guide, noise-reducing headphones, fidgets, and trained staff and artists.

Access notes to confirm: Families should confirm event date, free registration status, quiet-room location, ASL sightlines, Know Before You Go guide timing, headphone and fidget availability, seating and movement expectations, parking, restroom access, age fit, and whether the performance's story or sounds match the participant's needs.

What we checked

What we found: The official Van Wezel event page for The Feisty Flamingos identifies it as a free sensory-friendly family show, describes relaxed performance expectations for people with autism, sensory and communication disorders, learning disabilities, neurodivergent guests, families with young children, and others who benefit from flexible performance protocols, and lists movement, vocalizing, quiet-room access, ASL interpretation, a Know Before You Go guide, noise-reducing headphones, fidgets, and trained staff and artists.

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What to confirm

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  • Ages, eligibility, forms, and first-visit expectations.
  • Support model, staff preparation, supervision, and safety policies.
  • Exact location, entrance, parking, equipment, and what to bring.

Questions to ask before you register

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  • Do you currently have openings, waitlists, deadlines, or intake steps?
  • What ages, support needs, communication needs, mobility needs, or supervision levels can this specific program support?
  • What should families know about cost, financial assistance, cancellation rules, forms, and first-visit expectations?
  • For sensory-friendly activities: what changes are made to sound, lighting, crowds, timing, quiet space, and re-entry?
  • Who should families contact to talk through accommodations before registering?

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Families should confirm current availability, registration deadlines, eligibility, support level, staff training, safety policies, cost, schedule, and fit before enrolling.

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