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PATRONS WHO ARE BLIND OR HAVE LOW VISION

LARGE PRINT PROGRAMS: available to download for all shows prior to a performance, and a physical copy can be requested at Guest Services.

BRAILLE PROGRAMS: available day of the performance from the Guest Services desk.

TOUCH TOUR & AUDIO-DESCRIBED PERFORMANCE: Touch Tours for the 2022/2023 Season will not have access to the stage due to current health and safety protocols, but will feature alternate pre-show sensory introductions. The tour will feature a 45-60 minute presentation detailing the set, costume and character elements for the performance. When reserving tickets please indicate how many people will be in your party for both the Touch Tour and the Audio-Described performance.

Blind and low vision patrons receive a headset for one ear that allows them to listen to a description of the key visual elements of a performance while still hearing the actors. These descriptions are inserted into natural pauses in the show. For reserved seating for this service, use promo AUDIO. Seats for this service are $30 for productions in the Albert Theatre ($35 for A Christmas Carol) and $20 for productions in the Owen theatre.

PATRONS WHO ARE DEAF OR HARD OF HEARING

ASSISTIVE LISTENING DEVICES: Both the Albert and the Owen are equipped with FM frequency assistive listening devices. You may use your own headphones, or they will be provided for you. In addition, neck loops are available that are compatible with t-coil hearing aids. Devices are available at the Guest Services desk in the Goodman lobby. Assistive listening devices are offered free of charge.

AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE-INTERPRETED PERFORMANCE: ASL interpreters are located near the stage for deaf patrons seated in an area of the theater that gives the best sight lines to follow the interpretation and the action on stage. For reserved seating for a signed performance, use promo SIGN to get discounted $30 tickets for productions in the Albert Theatre ($35 for A Christmas Carol) and $20 for productions in the Owen theatre, or call the box office at 312.443.3800 (voice) or 312.443.3829 (TTY/TDD).

OPEN-CAPTIONED PERFORMANCE: For hard of hearing or deaf patrons, an LED sign presents dialogue in sync with the performance. For reserved seating for this service, use promo OPEN to get discounted $30 tickets for productions in the Albert Theatre ($35 for A Christmas Carol) and $20 for productions in the Owen theatre, or call the box office at 312.443.3800 (voice) or 312.443.3829 (TTY/TDD).

SPANISH SUBTITLED PERFORMANCE
FUNCIÓN CON SUBTÍTULOS EN ESPAÑOL

Goodman Theatre ofrece subtítulos en español para la mayoría de las producciones en nuestro escenario. Las actuaciones con subtítulos en español utilizan una pantalla LED para presentar el diálogo sincronizado con la actuación. Para acceder a los asientos reservados con vistas a la pantalla, ingrese el código de promo SPANISH si compra en línea o llame a la taquilla: 312.443.3800 (12pm – 5pm, todos los días). Los asientos para este servicio cuestan $30 por las producciones en Albert Theatre ($35 por A Christmas Carol) y $20 por las producciones en el Owen Theatre.

Se puede pedir los carteles de teatro en español. Para más información, llame a la taquilla: 312.443.3800 (voice) o 312.443.3829 (TTY/TDD).

Goodman Theatre offers Spanish subtitles for most of the productions on our stage. Spanish-subtitled performances utilize an LED screen to present translated dialogue in sync with the performance. For access to reserved seating in view of the screen, enter the promo code SPANISH when purchasing online or call the box office at 312.443.3800 (12noon – 5pm, daily). Seats for this service are $30 for productions in the Albert Theatre ($35 for A Christmas Carol) and $20 for productions in the Owen theatre.

Spanish language Playbills are available upon request. For more information, call the box office at 312.443.3800 (voice) or 312.443.3829 (TTY/TDD).

SENSORY-FRIENDLY/RELAXED PERFORMANCE

SENSORY-FRIENDLY/RELAXED PERFORMANCE: Sensory-friendly/relaxed performances are designed to create a performing arts experience that is intended for patrons who have autism or other social, cognitive and physical challenges that create sensory sensitivities and their families.

Discounted $15, $25 or $35 tickets are available for patrons who wish to attend the sensory-friendly/relaxed performance. Patrons attending the sensory-friendly/relaxed performance will also have access to resource materials: social stories, story synopsis, a seating map, etc. to prepare for their visit.

Use promo SENSORY when purchasing online or call the box office at 312.443.3800 (voice) or 312.443.3829 (TTY/TDD).

 

ACCESSIBLE SEATING FOR PERFORMANCES

Goodman Theatre has accessible wheelchair/scooter locations in both the Albert and Owen** theaters.

Please call ticket services at 312.443.3800 if you have questions or would like to purchase over the phone. All of our ticket representatives can assist you in finding a seat location to fit your needs.

Goodman Theatre has a wheelchair on site, which may be used to transport patrons to and from assigned seats. For use of the on-site wheelchair, contact house management at 312.443.3818.

Goodman staff are not able to assist patrons in transferring to or from a wheelchair, theater seat or vehicle; operate motorized mobility aids such as scooters and Segways; or to provide personal attendant services such as assisting patrons in the restroom, with taking medications, or with similar activities. Ushers are not permitted to accompany patrons to the parking garage.

**Although the Owen Theatre is a general admission house, accessible seats will be reserved for you on the seating level you purchase.

ACCOMMODATION FOR CAREGIVERS

Goodman Theatre welcomes Personal Care Assistants (PCA) and professional caregivers. If a PCA or caregiver will be attending a show with you, please call the Box Office at 312.443.3800 to reserve their complimentary ticket. You may pick up your tickets at the Box Office by presenting the PCA or caregiver’s employee ID or proof of registration as such.