ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES

Guests with disabilities are welcome! We are committed to welcoming everyone to our space. Our venue is accessible to wheelchair users and guests who need to avoid stairs. To request access services and learn more, please contact us Info@AmericanBluesTheater.com or (773) 654-3103.

“American Blues Theater hosts excellent touch tours and audio-described performances. The cast and crew are warm and friendly. They really make us feel like a part of what is going on. I highly recommend this experience for blind or fully-sighted theater-goers” – Sally Cooper

SERVICES FOR THOSE WITH MOBILITY NEEDS

American Blues Theater’s facility is fully accessible. Patrons with accessibility needs are encouraged to contact the box office in advance and arrive early for seating assistance. We have wheelchair accessible seats, swing-arm aisle seating, and areas that can be accessed without using stairs. We also have a courtesy wheelchair on hand.

AUDIO DESCRIPTION

This service allows blind and low-vision patrons to hear a description of the visual elements taking place on stage. Listeners will hear a description of actions, body language, lights, costumes, scenery and other aspects of the production not conveyed by voices and sounds from the stage.

Black Girl From a White Suburb – Sunday, Sept 20, 2026 @ 2:30 PM
It’s a Wonderful Life: Live in Chicago! – live radio show, see TOUCH TOUR
The Conquered – Sunday, June 27, 2027 @ 2:30 PM
Uhuru – TBD

LARGE PRINT

Our venue has large print programs and Backstage Guides by request.

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SERVICE ANIMALS

Service animals are welcome to accompany patrons

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ASSISTED-LISTENING DEVICES

Our venue has assisted listening devices by request.

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TOUCH TOURS

Available 60 minutes before each Audio Described performance. Touch Tours are 45 minute artistic conversations and tactile explorations of costumes, props and set pieces for patrons who are blind or low-vision.

Black Girl From a White Suburb – Sunday, Sept 20, 2026 @ 1:30 PM
It’s a Wonderful Life: Live in Chicago! – Sunday, Nov 29, 2026 @ 1:30 PM
The Conquered – Sunday, June 27, 2027 @ 1:30 PM
Uhuru – TBD

ASL-INTERPRETED PERFORMANCES

Every fully-staged production will have one ASL-interpreted performance with two (2) signers.

Black Girl From a White Suburb – Friday, Sept 18, 2026 @ 7:30 PM
It’s a Wonderful Life: Live in Chicago! – Friday, Dec 4, 2026 @ 7:30 PM
The Conquered – Friday, June 27, 2027 @ 7:30 PM
Uhuru – TBD

OPEN CAPTIONING

Open Captioning is a text display of all of the words and sounds heard during a production—very similar to closed captioning on your TV. Dates to be announced.

RELAXED / SENSORY-FRIENDLY

Accommodations for a relaxed / sensory-friendly performance. It includes lower sound levels, leaving on house lights, designated quiet areas, and patrons are free to talk and leave seats during the performance. Dates to be announced.