Hult Presents "Nutcracker Short & Suite"

The Eugene Ballet Youth (EBY) is thrilled to present Nutcracker: Short & Suite with special modifications to create a sensory-friendly experience. EBY has shared the joy of dance with the community for 30+ years through their very own, condensed version of this holiday favorite! They present various versions at retirement facilities, elementary schools, libraries, and end their outreach tour with a stage presentation. This year, we are partnering with The Hult Center to spread the joy to an even wider audience. Enjoy the magic of the season with Clara, the Sugar Plum Fairy, swirling snowflakes, waltzing flowers, dancing sweets and more. This production provides education, inspiration and enjoyment for all ages.

To break down barriers and increase access to the arts, we will be creating a welcoming environment where everyone can enjoy live performance in their own way. Run time will be approximately 60 minutes, including a 15-minute intermission. House lights will be dimmed but not dark, use of recorded music will limit sudden sound fluctuations, and there will be no use of strobe lights or explosives. Narration throughout the performance supports the story, and an ASL interpreter will be present with seats reserved for audience members that benefit from this support.

The lobby will be an extension of the experience before, during, and after the performance with immersive activities, room to move, room to retreat in ARC of Lane County’s calm down area, and a space to watch a video version of the performance, should an audience member choose to exit the hall at any point. Doors to and from the lobby will be left open, so audience members may exit and enter with minimal disruption. Kindness Ambassadors from Oregon Community Credit Union will be available to answer questions and help guide audience members around the Hult Center. OCCU will also be gifting the first 500 audience members with pop-it fidget toys!

We hope you can join us for this special community event!