Content Transparency Statement
Playwrights Horizons recognizes the importance of the well-being of all our audience members, and is committed to sharing information about topics and/or sensory experiences which people may find distressing or inaccessible in advance of attending our productions or events.
Practice contains mature themes and content, including:
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Substance use (including alcohol, cannabis, and psychedelic mushrooms)
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Simulated vomiting and intoxication
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References to past sexual trauma, suicide, incarceration, and grief
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Exploration of emotional vulnerability, power dynamics, and mental health
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Strong language and sexually suggestive dialogue
- Dream sequences with sudden physical movement or startling sounds
Sensory elements and design features that may impact patron comfort include:
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Theatrical haze throughout the performance
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Loud music with intentional distortion, immersive sound design, and extended silences
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Vivid and shifting lighting, including color flashes (such as red, blue, and orange) and blackouts
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Projection with moving images onstage
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Audience-facing moments that may feel personal (including guided breathing and meditative silence)
If you have any specific questions about content, age-appropriateness, or stage effects (such as strobe lights or theatrical fog) not listed that might have a bearing on patron comfort, please utilize our Access Needs Form or email audienceservices@phnyc.org.