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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

Disney's High School Musical

January 3 - March 11, 2007

Children's Theatre Co., 2400 - 3rd Ave. S., Mpls. AD and ASL: Fri., Feb. 2, 8:00 p.m. Tix: Mention the VSA Offer for $13 tix; regular discount is $20; 612-874-0400; Web: www.childrenstheatre.org

 

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

 

The Belle of Amherst

February 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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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. 5th 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

 

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

 

Thom Pain
(based on nothing)

February 8 - 24, 2007

Emigrant Theater at Mixed Blood Theatre, 1501 S. 4th St., Mpls. AD and ASL: Sun., Feb. 11, 3:00 p.m.; sensory tour at 2:30; Tix: $14, $10 students and seniors, disability aides receive complimentary entry; 612-338-6131; Web: www.emigranttheater.org

 

A Midsummer Night's Dream

February 9 - 18, 2007

Cross Community Players at Crosswinds United Methodist Church, 15051 Weaver Lake Road, Maple Grove. ASL: Fri., Feb. 16, 7:30 p.m. Tix: Reduced to 5.50 for AD/ASL patrons, 763-391-ARTS (2787); E-mail: mail@crossplayers.org; Web: www.crossplayers.org

 

The Grapes of Wrath

February 10 - 18, 2007

Minnesota Opera Co. at Ordway Center for Performing Arts, 345 Washington St., St. Paul; AD: Tues., Feb. 13, 7:30 p.m.; Tix: Reduced to half-price for AD patrons (discount code "R"); 612-333-6669; TTY: 612-729-6023; Web: www.mnopera.org

 

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

 

Murder on the Nile

February 15 - March 4, 2007

Bloomington Art Center Gallery Players at Bloomington Center for the Arts Black Box Theater, 1800 W. Old Shakopee Rd. AD and ASL: Sat., Mar. 3, 1:00 p.m. Tix: Reduced to $6; reg. $15, $12 senior/student; 952-563-8587; Web: www.bloomingtonartcenter.com

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

 

Addicted: A Comedy of Substance

February 16 - 17, 2007

Benedicta Arts Center Gorecki Theater features Mark Ludholm, College of Saint Benedict, St. Joseph. ASL: Sat., Feb. 17, 9:30 p.m. Tix: $20; senior/youth and aid rate available upon request; 320-363-5700; E-mail: DWolford@csbsju.edu ; Web: www.csbsju.edu/finearts

 

The Cryptogram

February 16 - March 3, 2007

Walking Shadow Theatre Co. at Mpls. Theatre Garage, 711 W. Franklin Ave., Mpls. ASL: Fri., Feb. 23, 7:30 p.m. Tix: Reduced to $7 (reg. $16-14), 612-375-0300; Web: www.walkingshadowcompany.org

The Voice of the Prairie

February 16 - March 11, 2007

Theatre in the Round Players, 245 Cedar Ave., Mpls. AD: Sun., Mar. 11, 2:00 p.m. Tix: $20, senior/student discount; 612-333-3010; Web: www.theatreintheround.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

 

An American Vision: Henry Francis du Pont's Winterthur Museum

February 18 - May 6, 2007

Mpls. Institute of Arts, Target Gallery, 2400 Third Ave. S., Mpls. ASL: Sun., Mar. 4, 2:00 p.m. Interpreted exhibit tour b egins by the Information Desk in the museum lobby. Tix: special exhibition admission charged; interpreted tour is free; 612-870-3131; TTY: 612-870-3132; E-mail: dhegstro@artsmia.org ; Web: www.artsmia.org

 

Orphan Train, the Musical

February 24 - April 1, 2007

History Theatre, 30 E. 10th St., St. Paul. AD: Sun., Mar. 4, 2:00 p.m. ASL: Sun., Mar. 18, 2:00 p.m. Tix: Reduced to $15; 651-292-4323; Web: www.historytheatre.com

 

Doubt

February 27 - March 4, 2007

Touring show at Historic State Theatre, 805 Hennepin Ave. S., Mpls. AD:  Sat. Mar. 3, 2:00 p.m. ASL: Sun., Mar. 4, 1:00 p.m. Tix : $30-60; AD offered if requested in advance: 612-373-5639 or 5609; hotline 612-373-5650; TTY: 612-373-5655; E-mail: accessible@orpheum.com; Web: www.hennepintheatredistrict.org

 

The Pope and the Witch

March 1 - 9, 2007

University of Minnesota Theatre at Rarig Center, 330 - 21st Ave. S., Mpls. ASL: Fri., Mar. 9, 8:00 p.m. Tix: $12-14 at 612-624-2345; E-mail: utheatre@umn.edu ; Web: http://theatre.umn.edu

 

Journey of the Drum: A Taiko Fable

March 2 - 22, 2007

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

 

Zombie Prom

March 2 - 25, 2007

Mpls. Musical Theatre at Hennepin Stages, 824 Hennepin Ave., Mpls. AD and ASL: Sun., Mar. 11, 7:30 p.m. Tix: Reduced to $17 (reg. $24); 612-673-0404; 612-373-5639 or 5609; TTY: 612-373-5655; E-mail: accessible@orpheum.com ; Web: www.aboutmmt.org or www.hennepintheatredistrict.org

 

Invigorate the Common Well: When Water is Frozen

March 2 - 25, 2007

In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre in collaboration with the Tomales Bay Institute at 1500 E. Lake St., Mpls. AD: Sun., Mar. 1, 2:30 p.m.; tactile tour 2:00; please register with the theatre. ASL: Fri., Mar. 23, 7:30 p.m. Tix: $20 ($15 senior, student, child under 12, groups). 612-721-2535; E-mail: info@hobt.org ; Web: www.hobt.org

 

Circle Around the Island

March 3 - 18, 2007

Mu Performing Arts at Guthrie Theater – Dowling Studio, 818 2nd St. S., Mpls. AD: Sat., Mar. 10, 7:30 p.m. ASL: TBATix: $18?, 612-377-2224; Web: www.muperformingarts.org or www.guthrietheater.org

 

ASL Storytelling with Kari Sipple

March 3, April 14, 2007

Barnes and Noble children's book's area, Mankato. ASL: Sat., Mar. 3, 10:00 a.m.; Free.

 

St. Paul Public Library Deaf Storytime

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

 

Don Juan Giovanni

March 3 - June 24, 2007

Theatre de la Jeune Lune, 105 N. First St., Mpls. AD: Sun., Mar. 18, 7:00 p.m. ASL: TBA. Tix: Reduced to $13; reg. $20; TicketWorks 612-333-6200 or 612-332-3968x100; Web: www.jeunelune.org

 

Camelot

March 6 - 17, 2007

Touring show at Ordway Center for the Performing Arts, 345 Washington, St. Paul. AD: Sat., Mar. 10 , 2:00 p.m. ASL: Fri., Mar. 16, 8:00 p.m. Tix : 651-224-4222, TTY: 651-282-3100; Web: www.ordway.org/services/access.asp

 

Huck Finn

March 6 - April 7, 2007

Children's Theatre Co., 2400 - 3rd Ave. S., Mpls. AD and ASL: Wed., Mar. 28, 10:30 a.m.; Fri., Mar. 30, 7:30 p.m. Tix: Mention VSA Offer for $13 tickets; regular discount is $20; 612-874-0400; Web: www.childrenstheatre.org

 

Life is a Dream

March 8 - 25, 2007

University of Minnesota Duluth Theatre at Marshall Performing Arts Center, UMD Campus, 1215 Ordean Court, Duluth. ASL: Sun., Mar. 25, 2:00 p.m. Tix: $13, $10 senior/student, $6 UMD student/child, 218-726-8561; Web: www.d.umn.edu/theatre

 

The Mikado, or the Town of Titipu

March 8 - April 1, 2007

Gilbert and Sullivan Very Light Opera Co. at Howard Conn Fine Arts Center, 1900 Nicollet Ave. S., Mpls.; AD: Sat., Mar. 24, 3:00 p.m.; 2:15 p.m. tactile tour. Note: check on bathroom accessibility due to in-progress renovation. Tix: $15, children under 12 - $8, GSVLOC Tickets, 1412 W. 47th St., Mpls. 55419; after Mar. 1: 651-255-6947 M-F 11:00-2:00 p.m.; Web: www.gsvloc.org

 

The Pajama Game

March 9 - 25, 2007

Mixed Blood Theatre at Sabathani Theater, 310 E. 38th Street, Mpls. AD, ASL and Captioning: Fri., Mar. 23, 7:30 p.m. Tix: Reduced by $5, reg. $24; 612-338-6131 or E-mail: boxoffice@mixedblood.com ; Web: www.mixedblood.com

 

The Chosen

March 9 - April 1, 2007

Park Square Theatre, 408 Saint Peter St. (20 W. 7 th Place), St. Paul. AD and ASL: Sat., Mar. 24, 7:30 p.m. Tix: Reduced to half-price; 651-291-7005; Web: www.parksquaretheatre.org

 

The Merchant of Venice

March 10 - May 6, 2007

Guthrie Theater, Wurtele Thrust, 818 - 2nd St. S. , Mpls. AD: Sat., Mar. 31, 1:00 p.m. (sensory tour 10:30); Fri., Apr. 6, 7:30 p.m. ASL: Fri., Apr. 13, 7:30 p.m. Tix: Reduced to $17; reg. $22-$52; 612-377-2224; TTY: 612-377-6626; Web: www.guthrietheater.org


Trix Bruce: The Hearing World Around Me

March 16, 2007

CLS Signers host ASL performer Trix Bruce at Central Lakes College Chalberg Theatre, 501 W. College Drive, Brainerd; Fri, Mar. 16, 7:00 p.m. ASL/Voice Interpreter: Tix: $5: Julie at 218-851-9315 (voice); E-mail: clcsigners@yahoo.com; Web: www.TrixBruce.com or www.clcmn.edu

 

Trix Bruce Workshop: “Face-Painting” with Non-Manual Signals

March 17, 2007

Cragun's Resort on Gull Lake, 11000 Cragun's Drive, Brainerd. ASL: Sat., Mar. 17, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Register by Mar. 1, $45; $55 at the door. 6 clock hours RID CEU. S end fee to Trix Bruce, 1429 D Ave PMB 362, Snohomish , WA 98290; RSVP:  E-mail: info@trixbruce.com

 

The Light in the Piazza

March 20 - 25, 2007

Orpheum Theatre features a touring show, 910 Hennepin Ave. S., Mpls. ASL: Sun., Mar. 25, 1:00 p.m. Tix: $27-72; AD offered if requested in advance: 612-373-5639 or 5609; Hotline: 612-373-5650; TTY: 612-373-5655; E-mail: accessible@orpheum.com ; Web: www.hennepintheatredistrict.org

 

Arsenic and Old Lace

March 22 - April 7, 2006

Tin Roof Theatre Co. at Main Avenue Theatre, 716 Main Ave., Fargo. AD: Sat., Mar. 24, 7:30 p.m. Tix: Reduced to $8 (reg. $15, student/senior $10); 701-306-5843; Web: www.tinrooftheatre.com

 

Two One-Act Plays: Cheers and Tears for the Ears and Helen of Boyd

March 23 - 25, 2007

Prime Time Players and Theatre Associates of Stillwater at ArtRageous Pottery, 321 S. Main Street, Stillwater (above Alfresco Casual Living). AD and ASL: If requested by Mar. 9 for Sun., Mar. 25, 3:00 p.m.; Tix: $15, $10 students (Reduced to $10 for AD/ASL patron and companion); 651-439-0993; E-mail: info@StillwaterTheatre.org ; Web: www.stillwatertheatre.org

 

MACT FEST

March 29 - April 1, 2007

Minnesota Assnociation of Community Theatres (MACT) Festival at the Barn Theatre, 321 SW Fourth St., Willmar. 14 plays, workshops, opening reception, closing party, awards brunch; AD and ASL Requests needed by Mar. 1. Play sessions: Thurs. Mar. 29, 7:00 p.m.; Fri. Mar. 30, 12:30 and 7:00 p.m.; Sat. Mar. 31, 9:00 a.m., 1:30 and 7:00 p.m.; Awards: Sun. Apr. 1, 10:30 a.m. at Holiday Inn, 2100 Hwy 12 East; Workshops: Thurs. Mar. 29, 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. and Fri. Mar. 30, 9:00 and 10:30 a.m. Tix: $10 per play session or $90 for Festival. 952-884-9676 or MACT Hotline, 612-706-1456 or 800-290-2428; Web: www.mact.net or www.TheBarnTheatre.com

 

Where the Girls Are: A Musical Celebration of American Women

March 29 - April 7, 2007

Blue Umbrella Productions at Lowry Lab Theater, Lowry Building, 355 Wabasha Street North, between 4th and 5th Street, downtown St. Paul. ASL: Fri., Mar. 30, 7:30 p.m. AD: Sat., Apr. 7, 7:30 p.m. Tix: Reduced to $8 (reg. $15); 651-646-2943; Web: www.blueumbrellaproductions.net or www.theaterspaceproject.org

 

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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