ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES

“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, Access Blue Card member for audio descriptions.

American Blues Theater is committed to making its performances available to the community. American Blues Theater offers the Access Blue Card. Patrons can now purchase a deeply discounted Blue Card to attend the Touch Tours & Audio Described performance or Open Captioning for every production in our season.

Call us to reserve your seats for the best experience! (773) 654-3103 or email BoxOffice@AmericanBluesTheater.com .

WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBILITY

American Blues Theater performs at venues that are fully accessible and reserved wheelchair seating in each theater upon request. Patrons with special needs are encouraged to contact the box office in advance and arrive early for seating assistance.

AUDIO DESCRIPTION

This service allows blind and visually-impaired 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. This service is available for specific performance.

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.  Please make reservations for the Touch Tour when you order your tickets.

HEARING LOSS

While we don’t have assisted listening devices currently, we are happy to hold front row seats for those with any level of hearing loss at your request.

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.

RELAXED / SENSORY-FRIENDLY

Accommodations for a relaxed / sensory-friendly performance are made for It’s a Wonderful Life: Live in Chicago! It includes lower sound levels, leaving on house lights, designated quiet areas, and patrons are free to talk and leave seats during the performance.