The Access Project

The Access Project is a model outreach effort, designed to involve people with disabilities in all aspects of theater, both on and off the stage. Programs include:

• Artist Development Workshops, which teach the art of playwriting and performance to individuals with and without disabilities.
• Play Development Opportunities for original works dealing with disability issues or written by playwrights who have disabilities.
• Assistive Services such as Sign Language interpreted, captioned and audio-described performances; large-print and Braille programs; Touch Tours; wheelchair seating; and TTY phone lines.

EURYDICE by Sarah Ruhl 

Audio Description: October 31, 8pm; November 9, 3pm

*Captioning: October 29, 2pm; November 7, 8pm; November 8, 5pm

Sign Language Interpretation: November 7, 8pm

THE SNOW QUEEN
by Hans Christian Andersen, adapted for the stage by Michael Smith, Frank Galati and Blair Thomas - A SPECIAL RETURN ENGAGEMENT FOR THE HOLIDAYS!!

Audio Description: December 19, 7:30pm; December 28, 3pm

*Captioning: December 12, 7:30pm; December 20, 3pm

Sign Language Interpretation: December 20, 3pm

LIVING GREEN by Gloria Bond Clunie 

Audio Description: February 20, 8pm; March 1, 3pm

*Captioning: February 18, 2pm; February 27, 8pm; February 28, 5pm

Sign Language Interpretation: February 27, 8pm

CLASS DISMISSED by Jeffrey Sweet 

Audio Description: April 17, 8pm; April 26, 3pm

*Captioning: April 15, 2pm; April 24, 8pm; April 25, 5pm

Sign Language Interpretation: April 24, 8pm

LOVE PERSON by Aditi Brennan Kapil 

Audio Description: June 5, 8pm; June 14, 3pm

*Captioning: June 3, 2pm; June 12, 8pm; June 13, 5pm

Sign Language Interpretation: June 12, 8pm

WILLIAM L. PETERSEN - AN EXCITING NEW PROJECT TBA Directed by Dennis Zacek 

Audio Description: July 31, 8pm; August 9, 3pm

*Captioning: July 29, 2pm; August 7, 8pm; August 8, 5pm

Sign Language Interpretation: August 7, 8pm

About the Access Project: *Our Word for Word Captioning was developed by Pat and Roy Graves of Caption First, Inc. Epson America is a major supporter of our captioning service.

Originally developed by Remains Theater with funding from the Lila Wallace Readers Digest Resident Theater Initiative, the program is proud to have the support of Kraft Foods, the Christopher Reeve Paralysis Foundation, the John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts, the Harry S. Black & Allon Fuller Fund, Daniel Efner and the Ethel Louise Armstrong Foundation. The AudioLink Personal Listening System for mainstage theater patrons is made possible by a generous grant from the Samuel A. Burstein Family Foundation. The system provides amplification on lightweight wireless headsets and features the ability to adjust for specific hearing needs. Please contact the House Manager to receive a headset. A form of identification is required as a deposit.

We hope you will join us for an access performance this season! If you would like to receive the Access Project Newsletter please contact us at: 773/549-5788, TTY 773/871-0682 or information@victorygardens.org.

Assisted Listening devices and accessible seating are available at all performances. Please let the box office know in advance if you and your party would like to be in the accessible seating area.