Mar 24 2023
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Apr 02 2023
SpongeBob: The Musical

SpongeBob: The Musical

at Dragonfly Theater at R.J. Grey Junior High School

Open Door’s multicultural/multigenerational cast will present 7 performances March 24-April 2, 2023. All performances are relaxed/sensory friendly and feature ASL interpretation and open captioning, with audio-described performances on the second weekend. Discounted tickets for EBT, WIC and ConnectorCare Cardholders.

Over its 43-year history, Open Door has provided accessible opportunities for all including underserved and marginalized audiences and participants to enjoy live high-quality theater. Sponsored in part by the AB United Way, Astra Foundation, and the Massachusetts, Acton-Boxborough, Concord, Littleton, Maynard, Sudbury and Westford Cultural Councils.

The SpongeBob Musical is based on the beloved animated series created by Stephen Hillenburg and features a book by Kyle Jarrow, with original songs by Yolanda Adams, Steven Tyler and Joe Perry of Aerosmith, Sara Bareilles, Jonathan Coulton, Alexander Ebert of Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros, The Flaming Lips, Lady A, Cyndi Lauper, John Legend, Panic! At the Disco, Plain White T’s, They Might Be Giants and T.I., and songs by David Bowie, Tom Kenny and Andy Paley. Additional lyrics are by Jonathan Coulton, with additional music by Tom Kitt. The musical production was conceived by Tina Landau.

Admission Info

Tickets are available here. They will be available online. Tickets will also be sold at the door IF WE ARE NOT SOLD OUT. Admission to our shows is free for a caregiver accompanying a visitor with a disability (PCA). Reach out to us for this accommodation.

Did you know anyone with a Massachusetts-issued EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer) card can get reduced or free admission into more than 100 cultural organizations across the Commonwealth? Access the power of culture with your EBT card—see the full list of participating organizations onlineEBT Card to Culture is a collaboration between the Mass Cultural Council and the Executive Office of Health and Human Services’ Department of Transitional Assistance.

We are pleased to participate in the Massachusetts card to culture discount program. Discounts are available to Massachusetts EBT, WIC and ConnectorCare cardholders. Up to 2 tickets per season priced at $10 each. EBT, WIC and ConnectorCare Cardholders and companion seating for paid caretakers. Please call our ticket team at 978-264-8150 or email Tickets@Opendoortheater.org to take advantage of this program. For individuals who receive state food assistance grants – use the following discount codes: WIC or EBT or CCARE

Email: tickets@opendoortheater.org

Additional time info:

Run time approximately 2.5 hours with intermission

Dates & Times

2023/03/24 - 2023/04/02

Location Info

Dragonfly Theater at R.J. Grey Junior High School

16 Charter Road, Acton, MA 01720

Accessibility Info

Visit https://www.opendoortheater.org/welcome/accessibility/

Accessibility & Special Performances

Accessible and companion seating seating available. We have marked best visibility for ASL seating and Caption screen. Please contact our ticket team at 978-264-8150 or email Tickets@Opendoortheater.org with specific questions or for more information.

American Sign Language: All shows are ASL interpreted. Patrick Star is played by the talented and acclaimed Deaf Actress, Sabrina Dennison. Our Awesome ASL Team is Kristin Johnson, DASL, Jennifer Furton, NIC, Amber Ilg, NIC, Anastacia Mirrione, NIC. See ASL VLOG with show info and sign names here soon.

Captioning: All performances are open captioned by projections on the proscenium walls.

Sensory Friendly: all shows are relaxed format and built to be sensory friendly. Everyone is welcome. We will have a pre-show introduction of characters and a chill out area with a live feed of the performance on a flat screen monitor in the lobby. Social story link short version and full version are available as a primer and Character guide is also available.

Audio Description: Saturday 4/1 1 pm, and Sunday 4/2 1 pm. Description preshow here below soon. We will open broadcast our preshow for all patrons prior to the AD shows but to hear the AD throughout the show, please ask for an AD headset at the ticket booth. (We offer tactile tours preshow, just ask in advance and come early!) Describers: Cori Couture and Dave Heard. Preshow Audio Description of Sets, Costumes and Venue orientation will be available here soon. Also see geo tag below for precise restroom and stage locations, If you need the assistance of an usher on site and can not find one, please text (781) 760-0543 with your seat number if possible and your description and one will find you.

ALDs: Assisted listening devices available for all performances include over the ear headsets, earbuds and telecoil enabled loop system. Patrons may also bring their own mono headsets. Please ask for a headset at ticket booth.

Family Bathrooms: Are available during the performances.

Animals: Assistance dogs in vests are always allowed and welcome. During the performance, one of our actors on stage uses an assistance dog who is hypoallergenic.