{"id":2469,"date":"2018-09-11T15:33:03","date_gmt":"2018-09-11T19:33:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/m-a-i.qc.ca\/?page_id=2469"},"modified":"2025-10-03T14:35:02","modified_gmt":"2025-10-03T18:35:02","slug":"relaxed-performances","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/m-a-i.qc.ca\/en\/public-plus\/relaxed-performances\/","title":{"rendered":"relaxed performances"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]A <strong>relaxed performance (RP)<\/strong> takes a more relaxed approach to noise and movement during the show. The sound and visual ambience of the show, as well as the welcome, can be adapted to create <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">a calm and inclusive environment<\/span>. A detailed show guide, familiarization visits and visual story guide of the MAI are offered to audience members who feel the need.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Relaxed performances are open to everyone<\/span>, and can particularly meet the needs of people who identify with a sensory or intellectual disability, a neurological or learning disability, people who experience anxiety, people with newborn babies, or anyone who doesn&#8217;t feel comfortable with the conventions of a traditional performance environment. 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This guide will also be displayed on the Caf\u00e9 walls on the day of the show<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">It is possible to enter and leave the Theater during the performance<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">The public is not required to be silent in the Theater<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">There is an announcement and explanations at the start of the show by someone from the MAI team<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">There is a self-service coat check<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Latecomers are admitted<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Snacks (to drink and eat) are offered free of charge in the Caf\u00e9<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Music before and after the show is at low volume in the Caf\u00e9<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Noise canceling earmuffs, weighted animals, stress balls and coloring pages are available in the Caf\u00e9<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Sensory stimulation is kept at a minimum: reduced sound level, dimmed lights in the Theatre<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">The MAI reception team is present in greater numbers to respond to any needs or questions<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Seating for all bodies are available to provide comfort and safety (capacity 500 pounds)<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Tickets for accompanying persons are at 0$<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Tickets for the ability diversity publics at 20$<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a class=\"theme_button\" href=\"https:\/\/m-a-i.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/MAI-Visual-story-\u2014-2024.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Consult the MAI Visual Story<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]A relaxed performance (RP) takes a more relaxed approach to noise and movement during the show. 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