COST OF LIVING - Sensory Guide

A Social Story

Welcome! Before attending the sensory/friendly

performance of ‘Cost of Living’ explore our social story.
Sensory Friendly Performance

There will be a specially modified and relaxed sensory friendly performance of
Cost of Living on Sunday January the 29th at 2pm.
What to Expect.
The runtime of’ Cost of Living’ is approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes, with no
intermission.
Immediately before the performance there will be a brief ‘pre-show’ welcome
speech.
Our house lights will be dimmed, NOT darkened
A designated quiet space will be available for patrons and companions if they feel
the need to leave the theater, and then return to the performance when they feel
comfortable.
What Happens
There are four characters in this play. Two women and two men. Ani, Jess, John
and Eddie. They are each very different, but they are very much connected in
how they care about each other and for each other. There is humor and sadness
and the occasional use of adult language.
At times there will be ambient sounds accompanying the action in the play,
including the sound of rain. There will be brief simulated snowfall on stage.
Two characters in the play assist with activities of daily living ( ADLs), including
helping bathe, and shower the other two characters.
The prologue
One man is on an empty stage…Eddie Torres, in a bar and he is telling his story to
us.
Scene One
One man and one woman, in an upscale apartment belonging to John. It is
raining outside…..Jess waits inside for John to enter from the bathroom. He enters
in a wheelchair.
Scene Two
One woman and one man, in a plain apartment. It is raining outside…..A woman
enters in a wheelchair. Her name is Ani, and she is followed by Eddie who is
holding an umbrella over her. They know each other very well.
Scene Three
Back in John’s apartment, Jess is preparing to shave John’s face as she is
assisting with his Activities of Daily Living, and they begin to get to know each
other.
Scene Four
Ani’s apartment. It is evening. Eddie wants to take care of Ani.
Scene Five
John’s apartment, 3 months after Jess started working for him. He takes a shower
with her assistance. There will be water.
Scene Six
Ani’s apartment. Ani is being washed in a bath by Eddie. The radio is on and we
can hear music in the background. After this scene we do not see Ani again.
Scene Seven
John’s apartment. There is music playing. It is snowing outside. Jess enters and
shakes the snow from her coat, she has dressed up for John.
Scene Eight
Jess has just run from John’s apartment and is standing outside as the snow falls.
She uses her mobile phone to make a call.
Scene Nine or Epilogue
The final scene is in Eddie’s apartment. There are cardboard boxes around on the
floor. It is snowing outside. Jess stands in the doorway, she is cold and Eddie
invites her inside. Something sad has happened to both of them, and the play
ends.
The End
Now that the play is over the actors will all come on stage and take a bow. Some
audience members may clap their hands to show their appreciation. Then you
will leave your seat, and exit the theater through the same door that you entered
from. Other people will be leaving too.
Renaissance Theaterworks proudly shares its home at
255 N. Water Street 53202 with Next Act Theater.
Street View of the Theatre
Designated Parking
There are 3 designated disabled parking spaces right in front of the theater,
and a drop off spot for patrons requiring closer access. There is also parking
available directly adjacent to the front entrance, as well as free street parking
on S. Water St. If you need additional assistance or options please contact us:
[email protected] or call the box office at 414-278-0765
Theater Entrance
The entrance to our theater is at street level and the doors have push plate
access; they open straight from the street into a smoothly surfaced foyer, with
clear travel patterns. There will be staff members ready to greet you, and
other audience members as they arrive. Some people and patrons will be
mingling. If you want to hang up your coat, there is a coat rack.
As you enter the inside of the theater
What you’ll find inside

Directly in front, you will find our bar area. You can purchase soft drinks, adult
beverages, or coffee if you wish. To the right you will find our box- office glass
windows, where tickets can be collected or enquiries made. To the north and
south side of the foyer are the public restrooms, each with a separate fully
ADA stall. Programs and hard copy audience guides will be available from our
ushers, or from staff members at the Renaissance tables.
Public Restrooms
The women’s bathrooms are to the right of the box office, and the men’s are to
the left side of the bar area.
Going into the Theater, or The House
We open the house to the audience 30 minutes before the performance or

‘curtain up’ begins,’
There is one main entrance to head towards the stage area, or the ‘house’ from
the foyer, at ground level, where your electronic or paper tickets will be scanned
by an usher. Then you will then either turn left or right to enter the actual stage
area. Your row and seat number will be on your tickets, this is where you will sit.
Ushers will also be present to help guide you to your seats if you have any
questions.
Entrance to the Theater, or the House
The Stage, or Performing Space
In our theater we have what we call a thrust stage. There are rows of seats on
either side and at the front. The back of the stage is where the actors will enter
from. There will be accessible audience seating for wheelchair users and
companion seating at ground and stage level. You will sit here to watch the
performance, but you can get up and move around or leave the space if you need
to. There will be a quiet space provided for you. Follow the signs or ask an usher.
Open Captioning
This performance will have open captioning (TTML); timed text markup language,
to improve the audio experience of all of our patrons.
ASL Performance
There will be an ASL interpreted performance of Cost of Living on Sunday the 5th
of February, at 2pm.

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A Social Story

Welcome! Before attending the sensory/friendly

Sensory Friendly Performance

What you’ll find inside

Going into the Theater, or The House

We open the house to the audience 30 minutes before the performance or

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