Paper Mill Playhouse Praised For Autism-Friendly Mary Poppins Show (VIDEO)

MILLBURN, NJ — The magic of the theater should be an art form that everyone can enjoy. But sometimes, that means changing to fit the needs of your audience.

StateoftheArtsNJ recently lauded Millburn’s Paper Mill Playhouse for its presentation of Mary Poppins, which included an autism-friendly performance designed specifically for children on the autism spectrum or with other developmental disabilities.

Watch the video below.

The Millburn theater provided a “sensory-friendly,” comfortable and judgment-free space, and paid special attention to the use of light and sound during the June performance.

• See related article: Paper Mill Playhouse: Making Theater Accessible for the Disabled
• See related article: Paper Mill Offers Drama Class for Students with Disabilities

Major funding for the theater’s autism-friendly programs is provided by the National Endowment for the Arts, its website states. Learn more about the theater’s autism-friendly performances here.

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Photo: Paper Mill Playhouse