The content key helps A.R.T. qualify the youngest appropriate age for our audience members based on the content of each show and developmental/
In addition to age recommendations and a brief overview of the content in the play, we include a list of content categories that audiences often ask us about for each show: Language, Violence, Sexuality, and Substance Use. Each category is rated on a scale of 0 to 5, represented by black dots (), to indicate the prevalence of each content type in the show. If no dots are filled in, that means that type of content is not present in the show. If five dots are filled in, that type of content plays a very prominent role in the show. If three dots are filled in, there’s a fair amount of that type of content.
This key is intended to help you make the best choice for the young audience members in your party. If you have questions about the particular content in each show, please contact the A.R.T. Ticket Services or Education@amrep.org for more information.
2024/25 Season
Romeo and Juliet
Language 0 out of 5
Violence 5 out of 5
Sexuality4 out of 5
Substance Use 1 out of 5
This production depicts violence, stabbing, murder, and suicide, and contains haze. Recommended for ages 13+.
Diary of a Tap Dancer
Language 2 out of 5
Violence 1 out of 5
Sexuality 1 out of 5
Substance Use 1 out of 5
This production contains racial slurs, discusses domestic violence and drug use, and includes historical references to enslaved and oppressed people. It also contains haze and flashing lights. Recommended for ages 13+.
The Odyssey
Language 3 out of 5
Violence 4 out of 5
Sexuality 3 out of 5
Substance Use 1 out of 5
This production contains sex, violence (including death of children and animals), and references to sexual assault, as well as fog, haze, strobe, and flashing lights. Recommended for ages 14+.
Night Side Songs
Language 2 out of 5
Violence 0 out of 5
Sexuality 0 out of 5
Substance Use 0 out of 5
This production contains descriptions of cancer treatments as well as discussions of grief, loss of a parent, and terminal illness. Recommended for ages 15+.
Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)
Language 2 out of 5
Violence 0 out of 5
Sexuality 1 out of 5
Substance Use 0 out of 5
This production contains haze, fog, and flashing lights. Recommended for ages 12+.