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June 2017 | Upcoming accessible performances at Chicago area theatres
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ChicagoPlays Access is a monthly communication service to promote accessible performances for people with disabilities.The email includes listings of upcoming ASL Interpreted, Audio Described and Touch Tour performances, Open Captioned performances and Autism Friendly performances.
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Audio Described/Touch Tour Performances
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Sunday, June 4 at 4 p.m. (Touch tour begins at 2:30 p.m.)
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The Night Season
Strawdog Theatre Company at The Factory Theater
1623 W. Howard, Chicago, IL
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Saturday, June 10 at 3 p.m. (Touch tour begins at 1:30 p.m.)
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Harvey
Court Theatre
5535 S. Ellis Ave, Chicago, IL
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Sunday, June 11 at 2 p.m. (Touch tour begins at 12:30 p.m.)
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Pamplona
Goodman Theatre
170 N. Dearborn, Chicago, IL
All performances will be begin at 2pm. For access to reserved, discounted seating enter the promo code AUDIO when purchasing online or call the box office at 312.443.3800 (voice) or 312.443.3829 (TTY/TDD).
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Friday, June 16 at 7:30 p.m. (Touch tour begins at 6 p.m.) AND
Sunday, June 25 at 3 p.m. (Touch tour begins at 1:30 p.m.)
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Native Gardens
Victory Gardens Theater
2433 N. Lincoln Ave. Chicago, IL
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Saturday, June 17 at 2 p.m. (Touch tour begins at 12:30 p.m.)
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T.
American Theater Company
1909 W. Byron, Chicago, IL
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Saturday, June 24 at 4 p.m. (Touch tour begins at 2:30 p.m.)
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Patrons wishing to make reservations for any special performance or take advantage of any accessibility service may contact Accessibility Coordinator Erica Foster directly at 773-761-4477 x703 or access@lifelinetheatre.com, or in person at the Lifeline Box Office (6912 N. Glenwood Ave.) Monday-Friday from 9am to 5pm.
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Sunday, June 25 at 3 p.m. (Touch tour begins at 1:30 p.m.)
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Pass Over
Steppenwolf Theatre
1650 N. Halsted, Chicago, IL
When purchasing tickets for an accessible performance, please indicate that you are interested in the service that's being offered -- that will allow us to give you the best possible seats and assistance.
In person: 1650 N Halsted
Phone: (312) 335-1650
TTY: (312) 335-3830
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Open-Captioned Performances
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Saturday, June 3 at 2 p.m.
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An LED sign presents dialogue in sync with the performance. One open captioned performance will be scheduled for each Goodman Theatre production including A Christmas Carol. For access to reserved, discounted seating enter the promo code OPEN when purchasing online or call the box office at 312.443.3800 (voice) or 312.443.3829 (TTY/TDD).
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The Night Season
Strawdog Theatre Company at The Factory Theater
1623 W. Howard, Chicago, IL
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Saturday, June 10 at 2:30 p.m.
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Relativity
Northlight Theatre at North Shore Center for the Performing Arts
9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie, IL
Box Office: 847-673-6300 or northlight.org/events/relativity/. Request seats in captioning section by phone, or when purchasing online, use the "Purchase by Seat" option and look for the symbol that indicates "Reserved for Open Captioning"
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Saturday, June 10 at 4 p.m.
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Paradise Blue
TimeLine Theatre Company
615 W. Wellington Ave., Chicago, IL
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Sunday, June 11 at 2:30 p.m.
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Harvey
Court Theatre
5535 S. Ellis Ave, Chicago, IL
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Friday, June 16 at 7:30 p.m. AND
Saturday, June 17 at 3 p.m. AND
Wednesday, June 21 at 2 p.m.
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Native Gardens
Victory Gardens Theater
2433 N. Lincoln Ave. Chicago, IL
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Saturday, June 17 at 4 p.m.
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Patrons wishing to make reservations for any special performance or take advantage of any accessibility service may contact Accessibility Coordinator Erica Foster directly at 773-761-4477 x703 or access@lifelinetheatre.com, or in person at the Lifeline Box Office (6912 N. Glenwood Ave.) Monday-Friday from 9am to 5pm.
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Sunday, June 18 at 3 p.m.
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Pamplona
Goodman Theatre
170 N. Dearborn, Chicago, IL
An LED sign presents dialogue in sync with the performance. One open captioned performance will be scheduled for each Goodman Theatre production including A Christmas Carol. For access to reserved, discounted seating enter the promo code OPEN when purchasing online or call the box office at 312.443.3800 (voice) or 312.443.3829 (TTY/TDD).
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Thursday, June 22 at 8 p.m.
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T.
American Theater Company
1909 W. Byron, Chicago, IL
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Friday, June 23 at 7:30 p.m.
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Please contact the box office by calling 847-242-6000 or by email at access@writerstheatre.org Online: Please type "Captioned" into the Promo Code Box in the right of the screen if you wish to be seated in the designated Open Captioning Section. Please be aware that Open Captioning screens are not visible from all seating locations.
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Saturday, June 24 at 3 p.m.
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Pass Over
Steppenwolf Theatre
1650 N. Halsted, Chicago, IL
When purchasing tickets for an accessible performance, please indicate that you are interested in the service that's being offered -- that will allow us to give you the best possible seats and assistance.
In person: 1650 N Halsted
Phone: (312) 335-1650
TTY: (312) 335-3830
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Friday, June 30 at 7:30 p.m.
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The Totalitarians
Chimera Ensemble at Collaboraction Studios
1579 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, IL
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ASL-Interpreted Performances
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Friday, June 16 at 7:30 p.m.
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Please contact the box office by calling 847-242-6000 or by email at access@writerstheatre.org. Online: Please type "ASL" into the Promo Code Box in the right of the screen if you wish to be seated in the designated ASL Interpreted Section. Please be aware that the interpreters are not visible from all seating locations.
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Friday, June 16 at 7:30 p.m.
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Native Gardens
Victory Gardens Theater
2433 N. Lincoln Ave. Chicago, IL
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Saturday, June 17 at 2 p.m.
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Pamplona
Goodman Theatre
170 N. Dearborn, Chicago, IL
To access reserved, discounted seating in the front five rows for a signed performance, enter the promo code SIGN when purchasing online or call the box office at 312.443.3800 (voice) or 312.443.3829 (TTY/TDD).
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Friday, June 23 at 7:30 p.m.
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Pass Over
Steppenwolf Theatre
1650 N. Halsted, Chicago, IL
When purchasing tickets for an accessible performance, please indicate that you are interested in the service that's being offered -- that will allow us to give you the best possible seats and assistance.
In person: 1650 N Halsted
Phone: (312) 335-1650
TTY: (312) 335-3830
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Sunday, June 25, at 1 p.m.
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Phone: 312-977-1700, menu option #5
TTY: (800) 359-2525
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Friday, June 30 at 7:30 p.m.
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Parade
Writers Theatre
325 Tudor Court, Glencoe, IL
Please contact the box office by calling 847-242-6000 or by email at access@writerstheatre.org. Online: Please type "ASL" into the Promo Code Box in the right of the screen if you wish to be seated in the designated ASL Interpreted Section. Please be aware that the interpreters are not visible from all seating locations.
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The League of Chicago Theatres is committed to working with Chicago area theatres to make live theatre accessible to everyone. The League of Chicago Theatres is a non-profit alliance of theatres which leverages its collective strength to promote, support, and advocate for Chicago's theatre industry locally, nationally, and internationally.
If you have a question or suggestion please contact
Ben Thiem.
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