Joining us for a performance of My First Nutcracker? Check out our visual story that will tell you what to expect as you travel to the theater!

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Visual Story
My Trip to the Theater

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Traveling to the Theater
I am going to see
New York City Children’s
Theater’s My First Nutcracker
at Theatre Row!
I can travel to Theatre Row by
BUS TRAINCAR
Theatre Row is located on
42nd Street and 9th Avenue.
This is a busy area with lots of
cars, people and construction.
When I get in the theater, there
will be a quiet space.

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An usher will welcome me to
the theater and scan
my ticket for the show.
My ticket will have my
seat number written on it.
This is where I will sit
during the show.
When I enter the theater, I will
see the Box Office.
This is where I will get my
tickets to the show!
The Theater

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When I head downstairs, I will
meet some
New York City Children’s
Theater staff.
by riding in an elevator.
My First Nutcracker is playing
at Theater Five.
The Beckett Theatre is located
on the lower level.
I can get there by taking the
stairs
The Theater (Continued)
or

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The bathroom is located down
a hallway.
I can follow this sign or ask a
staff member for help locating
the bathroom.
I will be asked if I would like to
participate in an arts and
crafts activity while I wait for
the show to begin.
I can say ‘Yes, please’ or ‘No,
thank you’.
Before the show begins, I will
wait in the lobby with other
audience members.
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Someone will announce when
it’s time for the show to begin.
Then, a staff member will
check our tickets
one more time before we go
into the theater.
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Staff members have
headphones and fidgets
I can use.
If I need a break during the
show, there is also a special
area I can go in the lobby.

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In front of the stage are
seats for the audience.
This is where I will find my
seat.
Inside the theater
is the stage
where the actors will perform.
Inside the Theater
You may bring your mobile phone or tablet into the theater.
We ask that you please do not take pictures or video
during the show.

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The Characters in the Show
Here are all the characters in the show. Some dancers play more than one
character. They will change their costumes & the way they move.
Clara Marie Nutcracker and Others
Cavelier and OthersDewdrop Fairy and Others

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There will be other shows
playing when I leave the
theater, so I will use my quiet
voice when I exit.
If I borrowed headphones or
other items from the staff
during the show, I will return
them
when I leave.
When the show ends, I can take
a photograph with Clara Marie
and the Prince inside the theater.
Or, if I prefer, I can meet the
other dancers in the lobby.
After the Show

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• The show is 50 minutes long with no intermission.
• If you need a break during the show, there is an area in the lobby
where you can rest.
• Clara Marie and her friends will talk to the audience. You can choose to
talk back to them. Or, if you prefer not to participate, you can watch.
• If you’re sitting in the first row of the theater, Clara Marie, Mother and
the Mouse King will walk by you.
Useful Information
For Tickets or More Information
Call Nicole Hogsett at 646-250-1178
Visit https://nycchildrenstheater.org/sfp/
Email Nicole Hogsett at nhogsett@nycchildrenstheater.org
Thank you for coming to see
My First Nutcracker!