GAMUT THEATRE’S RATINGS SYSTEM

What Shows are Appropriate for Your Family?

Gamut Theatre Group’s mission is to tell classic stories in new and exciting ways.  Our vision is a world where all people cherish classic stories and share them with future generations. 

We also recognize that not every production is appropriate for everyone. Gamut Theatre’s rating system is intended to help you determine what shows are appropriate for you and your family.

The ratings, noted by age, are based on language, adult situations, and violence. While all three types of content are considered, the rating indicates the highest recommended age. For example: If a show is rated 16+ for violence and 12+ for language, the rating will appear as 16+.

You are the best person to decide what is appropriate for your family, so all ages will generally be admitted. However, we urge you to give serious consideration to the ratings when deciding whether to bring children who are younger than the recommended age to performances.

Have a question about content in a particular show? Contact us.

Language Rating

  • All ages – No offensive language. No references inappropriate for young children.

  • 12+ – Moderate adult language. May contain moderate references to adult topics.

  • 16+ – Severe, frequent adult language. May contain references to topics not appropriate for children.

Adult Situations Rating

  • All ages – All content is appropriate for all ages.

  • 12+ – May contain situations including death, divorce, smoking, drinking, substance use, violence, and suicide. May contain references to sexuality and mild sexual situations. May contain subject matter that is likely not interesting to children under 12.

  • 16+ – May contain suggestive sexual content and partial nudity. May directly depict situations such as suicide, illegal activities and substance use.

Violence Rating

  • All ages – May contain mild slapstick or typical fairy-tale situations. Characters may face brief moments of mild peril, but nothing considered disturbing to the majority of young children.

  • 12+ – May contain infrequent violence such as slaps or swordplay, or situations that could frighten young children.

  • 16+ – May contain frequent and moderate violence including gun violence and death. May contain situations that are intense and could frighten children.