LION KING modified for children with Autism coming to Houston!

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This is really cool! Note, tickets going on sale May 2!

My name is Regina Romano and I work with the Hobby Center for the Performing

Arts. The Hobby Center is putting on a production of the Lion King that is

specifically modified for children with Autism, and I am contacting you to see

if you can help us get the word out about this exciting event. About a week ago

the Hobby Center sent a letter regarding their Lion King Autism Initiative and I

have copied it below. On Monday the Hobby Center will be sending out an eblast

with ticketing information because tickets will go on sale May 2nd and we want

to make sure we get the information out to the right audiences

Regina Romano

Re: Hobby Center Foundation Autism Theatre Initiative

The HCF is proud to announce the launch of our Lion King Autism

Initiative,making live theatre accessible to children on the autism spectrum and

their families. The first ever autism-friendly performance of a Broadway show

in Houston will be Disney's landmark musical THE LION KING, on Saturday, July

28th at 2:00 p.m.

Now in its 14th year, over 55 million people worldwide have come to discover the

wonder, the majesty, and the truly one-of-a-kind experience that is THE LION

KING. For this special performance, accommodations will be made, including a

supportive audience environment, designated quiet areas, adjustments to lights

and sound, and online resource materials. You will soon be receiving an eBlast

with details about this exciting event, which will include information on

purchasing tickets All tickets will be offered at a 30% discount, which we hope

will enable a

wide audience to attend the performance. To ensure we reach our targeted

audience, we will not be publicizing the event through traditional print or

media, and we felt it was more appropriate

to rely on our contacts to get the word out to the autism community. To that

end, we would very much appreciate your assistance in circulating the

information to colleagues and families who may be interested in attending this

performance via email or print, however

you see fit. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to

contact me at the e-mail address below.

Thank you very much for your support!

Very truly yours,

Fran Macferran Jill Jewett

President Project Manager, Autism Theatre Initiative

The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts jjewett@...