BROADWAY ACROSS AMERICA - BOSTON
Special Needs performances for the upcoming 2008-2009 Season
During the upcoming 2008-2009 Broadway Across America – Boston Season the following Audio Described and Open Captioned performances will be available at both The Colonial Theatre and the Boston Opera House.
OPEN CAPTIONED PERFORMANCES:
(For patrons who are deaf or hard-of-hearing)
During Open Captioned performances, an electronic text display is placed to the side of the stage which shows what the performers are saying and/or singing while also describing any sound effects on stage. Open Captioned seats are $91.00 and are available in the orchestra permitting patrons to see both the stage and the screen simultaneously.
Open Captioned Performances for the upcoming 2008-2009 Season:
A Chorus Line
Saturday, October 4 at 2pm at the Boston Opera House
Legally Blonde The Musical
Sunday, November 9 at 2pm at the Boston Opera House
Frost/Nixon
Saturday, February 7 at 2pm at The Colonial Theatre
Dirty Dancing- The Classic Story On Stage
Sunday, March 8 at 2pm at the Boston Opera House
A Bronx Tale
Saturday, April 11 at 2pm at The Colonial Theatre
Spring Awakening
Sunday, May 24 at 2pm at The Colonial Theatre
AUDIO DESCRIBED PERFORMANCES:
(For patrons who are visually impaired)
Audio Described performances include a specially trained describer to narrate what is happening on stage during pauses in dialogue. The describer uses a headset and microphone while patrons listen through a receiver with a single earpiece. Audio Described seating locations are available in the front orchestra and mezzanine box seats. Additional obstructed view seats along the sides of the orchestra are also available. Front orchestra seats are $91.00 and are recommended for low vision theater-goers or those with sighted family or friends accompanying them. Box seats in the mezzanine and obstructed view seats are available for $35.00 and recommended for those who are unable to see the stage and must rely on the sound of the show and the description.
Audio Described Performances for the upcoming 2008-2009 Season:
A Chorus Line
Sunday, October 5 at 2pm at the Boston Opera House
Legally Blonde The Musical
Saturday, November 8 at 2pm at the Boston Opera House
Spring Awakening
Saturday, May 23 at 2pm at The Colonial Theatre
HOW TO PURCHASE SPECIAL NEEDS TICKETS:
In Person: Directly at The Colonial Theatre Box Office, 106 Boylston Street, Boston
Monday-Saturday 10am-6pm.
By Phone: By calling (617) 880-2419. Please leave a detailed message including a day/evening phone number and specific information regarding what kind of special seating need you have. The Colonial Theatre’s TTY number is 617-426-3444.
Mail Order: The Colonial Theatre Box Office 106 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116 Attn: Special Needs Seating and the Production name. All orders must include: name of production, day and evening telephone number, performance date/time and please specify special need request.. Please provide check or money order made payable in full to The Colonial Theatre.
Other Special Needs accommodations at both The Colonial Theatre and the Boston Opera House include wheelchair seating, infrared assisted listening and large print programs.
The Colonial Theatre is pleased to offer the following
Special Needs services for our patrons:
Wheelchair Seating: Although there is no elevator to the mezzanine and balcony levels, wheelchair seating is available on the orchestra level. These seats are sold for half the price of orchestra seats for all productions. A companion seat may also be purchased at the same price. Handicapped accessible bathrooms are on the orchestra level and there are some handicapped parking spaces on Boylston Street near the front of the Colonial Theatre. These spots are available for pick-up and drop off only.
Infrared Assisted Listening: For patrons who are hearing impaired, the Colonial is equipped with an infrared listening system. Headsets are available in main lobby, free of charge. Headsets may be amplified to the desired level of sounds coming from the stage.
Open Captioned Performances: During Open Captioning, an electronic text display to the side of the stage shows what the actors are saying or singing and describes sound effects on stage. For more information, please go to www.c2net.org
Audio Description: In these performances, a specially trained describer explains what is happening on stage during pauses in dialogue. The describer uses a headset microphone, while visually impaired patrons in need of the service, listen through a receiver with a single earpiece.
NOTE: Patrons with special needs may be admitted to the theatre prior to the general public whenever possible. They should speak to an usher at the door and they will notify the management.
