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Accessible Performances

The following performances will be Audio Described (AD) for people who are blind or have low vision, or interpreted in American Sign Language (ASL) for people who are deaf or hard of hearing. Selected performances offer reduced admission prices for the patron and one companion. When calling a box office, confirm the service (ASL or AD), date, time, ticket price and anything else needed, e.g. length of performance, etc.  If you attend a show, please share your feedback with the performing organization, interpreter, and VSA arts of Minnesota. Accessible performance information is compiled by VSA Arts of Minnesota, 612-332-3888 or Web: http://www.vsaartsmn.org

Holiday Traditions Tours

November 24, 2006 - January 18, 2007

Minneapolis Institute of Arts, 2400 Third Ave. S., Mpls. ASL: Sun., Dec. 3, 2:00 p.m.: Period Rooms tour begins in the Bell Decorative Arts Court, third floor); 3:30 p.m.: Purcell-Cutts House tour (shuttle bus available from the MIA to the house). ASL: Thurs., Dec. 7, 7:00 p.m.: Period Rooms tour begins in the Bell Decorative Arts Court, third floor. Tix: Admission charged to exhibition; interpreted tour is free; Visitor and Member Services, 612-870-3131 or TTY 612-870-3132; E-mail: dhegstro@artsmia.org Web: www.artsmia.org  

 

Disney's Beauty and the Beast

December 1 - 19, 2006

Youth Performance Company, Howard Conn Fine Arts Center, 1900 Nicollet Ave., Mpls. AD and ASL: Sat., Dec. 16, 4:00 p.m.; Tix: Reduced to half-price; reg. $10, students 14 and under or seniors $8; Advance reservation required for Audio Description; 612-623-9080; Web: www.youthperformanceco.com  

 

The Miracle Worker

January 5 - 27, 2007

Torch Theater at Mpls. Theatre Garage, 711 W. Franklin (at Lyndale). ASL: Many shows are ASL-interpreted; email for dates. Thurs.-Fri.-Sat. 7:30 p.m.; Sun. 3:00 p.m. Tix : Reduced to $11 for AD/ASL patrons (reg. $15-20); 952-929-9097 E-mail: info@torchtheater.com Web: www.torchtheater.com

 

Loot

January 5 - 28, 2007

Theatre in the Round, 245 Cedar Ave., Mpls. AD: Sun., Jan. 28, 2:00 p.m. Tix: $20, discounts for seniors/students; 612-333-3010; Web: www.theatreintheround.org

 

St. Paul Public Library Deaf Storytime

January 6, February 3, March 3, April 7, May 5, 2007

Deaf storyteller Estella Bustamante at Merriam Park Branch Library, 1831 Marshall Ave. St. Paul. ASL: Sat., Jan. 6, 10:30 AM; FM listening assistance also available. Tix: free; 651-642-0385, TTY 651-298-4184; Web: www.stpaul.lib.mn.us/programs/asl-storytimes.html

 

The Belle of Amherst

January 10 - 14, 2007

Fargo-Moorhead Community Theatre, 333 Fourth St. S., Fargo. AD: Sat., Jan. 13, 8:00 p.m. ASL: upon request in advance. Tix: Reduced to $12.50, $10 seniors 65+, $7.50 students; 701-235-6778, 877-687-7469; Web: www.fmct.org

 

Buried Child

January 11 - 27, 2006

Tin Roof Theatre Co. at Main Avenue Theatre, 716 Main Ave., Fargo, ND. AD: Sat., Jan. 20, 7:30 p.m. Tix: Reduced to $8 (reg. $15, student/senior $10); 701-306-5843; Web: www.tinrooftheatre.com

 

Woman Before a Glass

January 13 - February 4, 2007

Minnesota Jewish Theatre Company at Hillcrest Center Theater, 1978 Ford Parkway, St. Paul. AD: Sun., Jan. 21, 2:00 p.m. Tix: Reduced to $13 (reg. $17-24), 651-647-4315; Web: www.mnjewishtheatre.org

 

Chicago

January 16 - 21, 2007

Ordway Center for the Performing Arts Main Hall, 345 Washington, St. Paul. ASL: Fri., Jan. 19, 8:00 p.m. AD: Sat., Jan. 20 , 2:00 p.m. Tix: 651-224-4222, TTY 651-282-3100; Web: www.ordway.org/services/access.asp

 

Tale of a West Texas Marsupial Girl

January 16 - February 25, 2007

Children's Theatre Co., 2400 - 3rd Ave. S., Mpls. AD and ASL: Fri., Feb. 16, 7:30 p.m. Tix: Mention VSA Offer for $13 tickets; regular discount is $20; 612-874-0400; Web: www.childrenstheatre.org

 

Carousel

January 18 - February 4, 2007

Nautilus Music-Theater at Southern Theater, 1420 Washington Ave. S., Mpls. AD: Fri., Jan. 26, 8:00 p.m. ASL: Upon request ASAP. Tix: Reduced to $33 for AD/ASL patrons; $35 Mon./Wed./Thurs./Sun.; $40 Fri.; $45 Sat.; Jan. 24; Web: www.southerntheater.org

 

Invigorate the Common Well: When Water is Frozen

January 19 - February 4, 2007

In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre, 1500 E. Lake St., Mpls. AD: Sun., Feb. 4, 2:00 p.m.; tactile tour available half-hour before show; register with the theatre. Tix: $20 ($15 senior, student, child); 612-721-2535 E-mail: info@hobt.org Web: www.hobt.org

 

Democracy

January 19 - February 11, 2007

Park Square Theatre, 408 Saint Peter St. (20 W. 7 th Place), St. Paul. AD and ASL: Sat., Feb. 3, 7:30 p.m. Tix: Reduced to half-price; 651-291-7005; Web: www.parksquaretheatre.org

 

100 Men's Wife

January 20 - February 10, 2007

History Theatre, 30 E. 10th St., St. Paul. AD: Sun., Jan. 28, 2:00 p.m. ASL: Sun., Feb. 4, 2:00 p.m. Tix: Reduced to $15; 651-292-4323; Web: www.historytheatre.com

 

Reclaiming Faith: In the Spirit of Justice

January 20 - 28, 2007

One Voice Mixed Chorus at Temple Israel, 2324 Emerson Ave. S., Mpls. AD and ASL: Sun., Jan. 21, 3:30 p.m. Tix: Reduced to $15-21, reg. $18-25; 612-332-1302; Web: www.ovmc.org

 

The Glass Menagerie

January 20 - March 25, 2007

Guthrie Theater, 818 - 2nd St. S., Mpls. AD: Fri., Feb. 16, 7:30 p.m.; Sat., Feb. 17, 1:00 p.m. (sensory tour 10:30). ASL: Fri., Feb. 23, 7:30 p.m.; Thurs., Mar. 1, 7:30 p.m. Tix: Reduced to $17; reg. $22-$52; 612-377-2224, TTY 612-377-6626; Web: www.guthrietheater.org

 

Twin Cities Storyfest: Joining Voices under the Winter Moon

January 21, 2007

Storytelling Workshop at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 2730 East 31st St., Mpls. ASL: 2:30 p.m.; Storytelling Concert for all ages featuring Deaf storyteller Nic Zapko at 4:30 p.m. Tix: by donation; 612-724-7074.

 

Amadeus

January 26 - February 18, 2007

Starting Gate Productions at Mounds Theatre, 1029 Hudson Road, St. Paul. AD: Sun., Feb. 11, 2:00 p.m. Tix : Reduced to $10; Reg. $18, $16 student/senior; 651-645-3503; Web: www.startinggate.org or www.moundstheatre.org

 

One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest

January 31 - February 11, 2007

Minnesota State University Mankato Performing Arts Center, ASL: Sat., Feb. 10, 7:30 p.m. Tix: $9-13; 507-389-6661; Web: www.MSUTheatre.com

 

Island of the Blue Dolphins

January 31 - February 18, 2007

Youth Performance Co. at Howard Conn Fine Arts Center, 1900 Nicollet Ave., Mpls. AD and ASL: Sun., Feb. 11, 2:00 p.m. Tix: Reduced to half-price; reg. $10-8; advance reservation required for AD; 612-623-9080; confirm availability of accessible bathroom (under construction); Web: www.youthperformanceco.com

 

Fringe Encore at the Guthrie

February 1 - 4, 2007

Dowling Studio of the new Guthrie Theater, 818 - 2nd St. S., Mpls. Four hits from the 2006 Minnesota Fringe Festival. Each last only one hour, and will be perform three times during the 4-day series. Tix: ASL and AD: call the Guthrie box office for times. 612-377-2224, TTY 612-377-6626. Performances include: Love in a Time of Rinderpest by Bedlam Theatre; Google: The Musical by The Imbecile Domicile; African Roads, American Streets by Universal Dance Destiny; and Wonderland by La Vie Theatre. Web: www.guthrietheater.org or www.fringefestival.org

 

Susannah

February 1 - March 4, 2007

Theater Latte Da at Loring Playhouse, 1633 Hennepin Ave. S., Mpls. ASL and AD: Thurs., Feb. 15, 7:30 p.m. Tix: Reduced to $8 (reg. $15 that night); 651-209-6689 TicketWorks; Web: www.latteda.org or www.ticketworks.com

 

Command Performance: A Musical Review

February 2 - 25, 2007

Bloomington Civic Theatre at Bloomington Center for the Arts, 1800 W. Old Shakopee Rd. AD: Sat., Feb. 10, 7:30 p.m. ASL: Sat., Feb. 24, 7:30 p.m. Tix: Reduced to $18 (reg. $19-25); 952-563-8575; Web: www.bloomingtoncivictheatre.org

 

Young MLK - And a Child Shall Lead

February 2 - 25, 2007

SteppingStone Theatre at Landmark Center, 75 W. 5 th St., St. Paul. ASL: Sun., Feb. 11, 2:00 p.m. AD: Tuesday, Feb. 13, 11:00 a.m. Tix: $11, student/senior $9; 651-225-9265; Web: www.steppingstonetheatre.org

 

The Swan

February 2 - March 11, 2007

Jungle Theater 2951 Lyndale Ave S, Mpls. AD: Thurs., Feb. 22, 7:30 p.m. Tix: Reduced to $8 (reg. $24-36); 612-822-7063; Web: www.jungletheater.com

 

St. Paul Public Library Deaf Storytime

February 3, March 3, April 7, May 5, 2007

Merriam Park Branch Library, 1831 Marshall Ave. St. Paul. Deaf storyteller Estella Bustamante ASL: Sat., Feb. 3, 10:30 a.m.; FM listening assistance also available. Tix: free; 651-642-0385, TTY 651-298-4184; Web: www.stpaul.lib.mn.us/programs/asl-storytimes.html

 

Twentieth-Century Art Since 1950

February 4, 2007

Mpls. Institute of Arts, 2400 Third Ave. S. Interpreted exhibit tour begins in Target Wing, third floor atrium. ASL: Sun., Feb. 4, 2:00 p.m.; Tix: 612-870-3131 or TTY 612-870-3132, Web: www.artsmia.org

 

Love, Janis

February 6 - April 15, 2007

Ordway Center for the Performing Arts Main Hall, 345 Washington, St. Paul. Touring show. ASL: Fri., Feb. 23, 8:00 p.m. AD: Sat., Feb. 24, 2:00 p.m. Tix: 651-224-4222, TTY 651-282-3100; Web: www.ordway.org/services/access.asp

 

Handing Down the Names

February 8 - 11, 2007

University of Minnesota Duluth Theatre, Marshall Performing Arts Center, 1215 Ordean Court, Duluth. ASL: Sun., Feb. 11, 2:00 p.m. Tix: $13, $10 senior/student, $6 UMD student/child, 218-726-8561; Web: www.d.umn.edu/theatre

 

Oklahoma!

February 14 - 25, 2007

Fargo-Moorhead Community Theatre, 333 Fourth St. S, Fargo. AD: Sat., Feb. 24, 7:00 p.m. ASL: upon request in advance. Tix: Reduced to $7.50; 701-235-6778, 877-687-7469; Web: www.fmct.org

 

Blue

February 15 - March 11 , 2007

Penumbra Theatre, Hallie Q. Brown / Martin Luther King Center, 270 N. Kent St., St. Paul. ASL: Sat., Feb. 24, 8:00 p.m. Tix: $15-40; 651-224-3180 (specify ASL); Web: www.penumbratheatre.org

 

GLBT Theatre for Mainstream Audiences

February 18, 2007

Mayflower United Church of Christ, 106 E Diamond Lake Road (at I-35W), Mpls. Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) panel discussion on GLBT-themed theatre intended for mainstream audiences. Panel includes actors, directors, producers, drama critics, and other Twin Cities theatre people. ASL: Sun., Feb. 18, 2:00 p.m. Tix: By donation.

 

Movie Theaters 

The movie complexes listed below offer MoPix-equipped captioning or description services. For show times, call the theatre; sign up to receive their email list; contact Minnesota Open Captioned Films, Web: www.mnocfilms.org/movies.html or Rear Window Captioned Film, Web: http://ncam.wgbh.org

 

Crown Theater Block E Movie Complex

600 Hennepin Ave., third floor, Mpls. Enter parking ramp on 7th Street next to the Hard Rock Café. 612-338-1466. Accessible films in Auditoriums 2 and 12. Note: DVS patrons: If show is in Theatre 2, request headset with Letter C. If show is in Theatre 12, request headset with Letter G.  

 

AMC Eden Prairie Mall 18 Theatres

4000 Flying Cloud Drive at Eden Prairie Shopping Center, Hwy 212 and 494, 952-656-0010. Park in upper level lot between Sears and Kohl's. Accessible films in Auditorium 4.  

 

Science Museum of Minnesota Omnitheater

120 Kellogg Blvd. W., St. Paul. Rear view captioning and DVS for most films in the Omnitheater or the 3D Cinema. Showtimes vary but are approximately hourly during regular museum hours: Monday-Wednesday 9:30 a.m.- 5:00 p.m., Thursday-Sat. 9:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m., Sun. 12:00 noon - 5:00 p.m. TTY 651-221-4585; E-mail: info@smm.org Web: www.smm.org or www.smm.org/info/accessibility.php.  

 

Lakes 10 Theatre

4351 Stebner Rd., Hermantown. 12 Handicapped Parking spaces near theater. Movie Line: 218-729-0335; Emergency Line: 218-729-0334; Fax: 218-729-0334; E-mail: Sfennessey@cectheatres.com      

 


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