Canton Palace Theatre Announces 2023 Sensory Cinema Series

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Contact:
Georgia Paxos, Executive Director
330 454 8172 x 305
georgia@cantonpalacetheatre.org 

CANTON PALACE THEATRE ANNOUNCES  2023 SENSORY CINEMA FILMS

An eight-week movie series tailored to audiences on the Autism Spectrum

Canton, Ohio, April 2, 2023. The Canton Palace Theatre is pleased to once again present the eight-week movie series Sensory Cinema on Monday evenings throughout the Summer.   The movies will begin at 6:30pm, with doors opening at 6pm.  Admission is $2.00 and seating is general admission.

The 2023 schedule of films include:
June 19 – Soul
June 26 – Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile
July 3 – DC League of Super-Pets
July 10 – Hotel Transylvania 4: Transformania
July 17 – Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch
July 24 – Puss in Boots: The Last Wish
July 31 – Encanto
August 7 – Turning Red

The Theatre environment will be tailored to the attendees on the Autism Spectrum and their families.  This includes lower levels of sound and theater lights remain on, dietary sensitive offerings in the concession stand including gluten and dairy free options, trained staff and family restrooms.

“We reached out to local partner – Love, Andrew Autism Foundation – in 2017, to make sure we have addressed many of the issues that prevent families with children or adults on the Spectrum from attending movies. We are thankful for all the guidance and education they provided us,” said Georgia Paxos, Executive Director of the Canton Palace Theatre.   She continued, ”We look forward to this fifth annual season of Sensory Cinema and continuing to provide entertainment options in the future for all families in our area.”

Autism is the fastest growing and most severe developmental disability in the U.S. today, with the National Health Institute reporting prevalence in one in every 68 births nationwide. Programs, like Sensory Cinema, foster inclusion and acceptance for children with autism and their families.

The Canton Palace Theatre is currently seeking community sponsors for this movie series.  If you are interested in helping fund this program, please email georgia@cantonpalacetheatre.org today!

About the Canton Palace Theatre

Completed in 1926, the Canton Palace Theatre is a downtown architectural jewel registered on the National Historic Registry. A prized community venue for classic, contemporary and art films, The Palace annually hosts more than 300 special events, concerts, recitals and Broadway-style productions. For more information, please visit http://www.cantonpalacetheatre.org.   The Palace is located at 605 Market Avenue North in Canton, Ohio. Business and box office hours are Monday through Friday 10:00a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Business offices can be reached at (330) 454-8172 and a 24-Hour Recorded Event Information line is (330) 454-8171.

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