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July 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, July 2 at 3 p.m. (Touch tour begins at 1:30 p.m.)
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The Totalitarians
Chimera Ensemble at Collaboraction Studios
1579 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, IL
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Thursday, July 13 at 7:30 p.m. (Touch tour begins at 6 p.m.)
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Moby Dick
Lookingglass Theatre Company
821 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL
Please contact the box office at 312.337.0665 for reservations and for questions about accessibility.
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Saturday, July 15 at 2 p.m. (Touch tour begins at 12:30 p.m.)
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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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Sunday, July 16 at 2:30 p.m. (Touch tour begins at 1:30 p.m.)
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Beauty's Daughter
American Blues Theater at Greenhouse Theater Center
2257 N. Lincoln, Chicago, IL
Tickets are $25 with the code word "Access." Call 773.404.7336.
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Open-Captioned Performances
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Saturday, July 1 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 "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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Thursday, July 6 at 7:30 p.m.
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Moby Dick
Lookingglass Theatre Company
821 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL
Please contact the box office at 312.337.0665 for reservations and for questions about accessibility.
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Saturday, July 22 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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ASL-Interpreted Performances
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Wednesday, July 19 at 7:30 p.m.
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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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Sunday, July 30 at 7:30 p.m.
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Hir
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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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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