Lifeline Theatre Announces Accessible Performances
By: A.A. Cristi Aug. 13, 2018
Continuing its commitment to making its Big Stories, Up Close available to as many people as possible, Lifeline Theatre announces its accessibility services and special performances for the 2018-19 season:
Services for people who are blind or have low vision
· Curb-to-seat assistance on request
· Large print and audio format programs on request
· Touch tours and audio-described performances for selected dates:
MainStage Productions
Frankenstein
Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018
2:30 p.m. touch tour, 4 p.m. performance
The Man Who Was Thursday
Saturday, March 9, 2019
2:30 p.m. touch tour, 4 p.m. performance Emma
Sunday, June 16, 2019
2:30 p.m. touch tour, 4 p.m. performance Kid Series Productions Bunnicula
Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018
10 a.m. touch tour, 11 a.m. performance
We Found A Hat
Saturday, Jan. 26, 2019
10 a.m. touch tour, 11 a.m. performance The Time Warp Trio
Sunday, March 24, 2019
10 a.m. touch tour, 11 a.m. performance
Services for people who are deaf or hard-of-hearing
· Complimentary assistive listening devices on request
· Open-captioned performances for selected dates:
MainStage Productions Frankenstein
Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018 at 4 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 26, 2018 at 7:30 p.m.
The Man Who Was Thursday
Saturday, March 2, 2019 at 4 p.m.
Friday, March 22, 2019 at 7:30 p.m.
Emma
Saturday, June 15, 2019 at 4 p.m.Friday, July 12, 2019 at 7:30 p.m.
Open-captioned performances, continued:
KidSeries Productions
Bunnicula
Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018 at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. We Found A HatSunday, Jan. 27, 2019 at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. The Time Warp TrioSaturday, March 23, 2019 at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Services for people with social and cognitive disabilities
· Autism/sensory-friendly performances for selected dates:
KidSeries ProductionsBunniculaSaturday, Nov. 3, 2018 at 3 p.m. We Found A HatSunday, Feb. 3, 2019 at 3 p.m. The Time Warp TrioSunday, April 14, 2019 at 3 p.m. Services for people with mobility disabilities
· Wheelchair accessible seating and seats without stairs in our theatre
· An accessible parking space in front of the theatre, available with advance request
Patrons wishing to make reservations for any special performance or take advantage of any accessibility service may contact Accessibility Coordinator Erica Foster directly at 773-761-4477 x703 or access@lifelinetheatre.com, or in person at the Lifeline Box Office (6912 N. Glenwood Ave.) Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Now in its 36th season, Lifeline Theatre is driven by a passion for story. Our ensemble process supports writers in the development of literary adaptations and new work, and our theatrical and educational programs foster a lifelong engagement with literature and the arts. A cultural anchor of Rogers Park, we are committed to deepening our connection to an ever-growing family of artists and audiences, both near and far. Lifeline Theatre - Big Stories, Up Close.
Lifeline Theatre's programs are partially supported by Alphawood Foundation; A.R.T League Inc.; Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Illinois; Elizabeth F. Cheney Foundation; Chicago CityArts, a grant from the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events; CIG Management; Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation; FGMK LLC; FlexPrint Inc.; Lloyd A. Fry Foundation; The Michael and Mona Heath Fund at The Chicago Community Foundation; Illinois Arts Council Agency; Illinois Humanities Council; MacArthur Fund for Arts and Culture at Prince; The PAV Grant Fund; The Polk Bros. Foundation; Rogers Park Social; The Saints; S&C Electric Company Fund; The Shubert Foundation; The Steele Foundation; Th Manufacturing; and the annual support of businesses and individuals.
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