CHICAGO (WBBM NEWSRADIO) -- A play that's become a holiday tradition in Chicago had a unique performance for an audience with special needs Wednesday night.
Every year the Goodman Theatre puts on a special performance of "A Christmas Carol," that is carefully adapted to meet the needs of people who have autism, post-traumatic stress disorder or other challenges that make them more sensitive to bright lights, loud music or other stimuli.
Andy Wilson is Goodman's accessibility coordinator.
"For this show, we have a sensory consultant come in and she watches the show some and makes some notes about the show about what sound or light cues may need to be adjusted," he explained.
"You might bring those down to a lower volume level may decrease the intensity in some way."
Wilson said "A Christmas Carol" is a classic story that is for everyone, and that's why the Goodman Theatre makes sure that at least one performance every year is specially adapted for people with sensitivity issues.
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