Chicago Children’s Theatre will present its first-ever Chicago Sensory Theatre Summit, a new, international convening of theater professionals, teaching artists, educators and disability advocates interested in boosting accessibility and engagement in the live performing arts, in February 2026. Theater artists, educators and audiences from around the U.S. will gather for industry-only workshops as well as public-facing events including the Red Kite Friendship Tour, a Valentine’s Day Red Kite Prom, an immersive sensory theater experience for the very young titled A Piece of Cake!, CCT’s free 20th Birthday Bash on Saturday, February 28, and more.  All events take place at Chicago Children’s Theatre, 100 S. Racine in the West Loop. Some events are free and others are ticketed. Professional development workshops are offered on a Pay What You’re Able sliding scale.  Learn more details, sign up for e-mail updates and register to participate at chicagochildrenstheatre.org/event/chicago-sensory-summit.

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