Content Transparency
Content transparencies are intended to inform interested patrons that a show may contain sensitive content. These notices flag production elements or specific themes that may impact the patron experience. Content transparencies can be useful for all patrons, but especially those with noise sensitivity, people with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and those who would like to bring children.
Here is how we understand some of the terms used below:
Here is how we understand some of the terms used below:
- Depiction: An act that is simulated by a character onstage in a realistic way.
- Unseen action: An offstage act that informs the progress of the story.
- Discussion: Characters onstage discuss this subject in some detail.
- Mentions: A brief reference or remark.
25/26 Season
- Effects: Flashing lights, loud gunshots from theatrical firearms, simulated blood, theatrical haze and fog, and herbal cigarettes.
- Content: Depictions of violence, domestic abuse, psychological manipulation, racist language, murder, and suicide.
Questions?
Please contact our Box Office at STCBox@ShakespeareTheatre.org or 202.547.1122 and we’ll be happy to give you more information.