In This Issue

 
Front Page
 
Columns
 
More News
 
At A Glance
 
Performances
 
Organizations
 
Back Issues
 
About Us
 
Subscribe
 
Contact Us
 
Advertise in
Access Press


 

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: www.vsaartsmn.org/ Also see Accessible Movie Theaters at bottom of page.

Act a Lady

February 23 - March 17, 2007

Illusion Theater, 8th floor, 528 Hennepin Ave., Mpls. AD: Fri., Mar. 2, 8:00 p.m. Tix: Reduced to $10 for AD patron and one companion; reg. $20; 612-339-4944; Web: www.illusiontheater.org

 

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

 

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.org

 

Art in Bloom

April 25 - 29, 2007

Mpls. Institute of Arts, 2400 Third Ave. S., Mpls. ASL: Thurs., Apr. 26, 7:00 p.m.; Fri., Apr. 27, 11:30 a.m.; Interpreted public tour begins in Rotunda, second floor; Tix: 612-870-3131, TTY 612-870-3132, E-mail: dhegstro@artsmia.org; Web: www.artsmia.org


ASL Storytelling with Kari Sipple

April 14, 2007

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

 

A Streetcar Named Desire

April 19 - 28, 2007

University of Minnesota Duluth, Theatre at Marshall Performing Arts Center, UMD Campus, 1215 Ordean Court, Duluth. ASL: Sun., Apr. 22, 2:00 p.m. Tix: $13: Less for senior/student, 218-726-8561; Web: www.d.umn.edu/theatre

 

Barefoot in the Park

April 12 - 29, 2007

Bloomington Art Center Gallery Players at Bloomington Center for the Arts Black Box Theater, 1800 W. Old Shakopee Rd. ASL: Sat., Apr. 28, 7:30 p.m. Tix: Reduced to $6: Reg. $15, $12 senior/student; 952-563-8587; Web: www.bloomingtonartcenter.com

 

Blood Wedding

March 28 - April 15, 2007

MN Opera Center, 620 N. First St., Mpls. on Apr. 5-7 and Apr. 13-15 at Open Book, Ten Thousand Things Theater, 1011 Washington Ave. S., Mpls. AD: Fri., Apr. 13, 8:00 p.m. Tix: Reduced to $13, Reg. $20, 612-203-9502; Web: www.tenthousandthings.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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

Doubt

February 27 - March 4, 2007

Historic State Theatre, a touring show, 805 Hennepin Ave. S., Mpls. A: 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; Web: www.hennepintheatredistrict.org/

 

Edward Scissorhands

April 10 - 15, 2007

Ordway Center for the Performing Arts, a touring show, 345 Washington, St. Paul. AD: Sat., Apr. 14 , 2:00 p.m. Tix: 651-224-4222, TTY: 651-282-3100; Web: www.ordway.org/services/access.asp

 

Figaro

April 11 - June 23, 2007

Theatre de la Jeune Lune, 105 N. First St., Mpls. AD: Sun., Apr. 22, 7:00 p.m. ASL: TBA. Tix: Reduced to $13 (reg. $20); TicketWorks: 612-333-6200 or 612-332-3968 x100; Web: www.jeunelune.org

 

Gypsy

April 12 - 22, 2007

Minnesota State University Mankato Theatre at Ted Paul Theatre, Performing Arts Center. ASL: Sat., Apr. 14, 7:30 p.m. Tix: $12-17.50; 507-389-6661; Web: www.MSUTheatre.com

 

Heaven on Earth: Arts of Islam

April 1, 2007

Mpls. Institute of Arts, 2400 Third Ave. S., Mpls. ASL: Sun., Apr. 1, 2:00 p.m. Exhibit tour begins by the Information Desk in the museum lobby. Tix: 612-870-3131, TTY: 612-870-3132 or E-mail: dhegstro@artsmia.org; Web: www.artsmia.org

 

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

 

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

 

Iron Kisses

March 30 - April 21, 2007

Illusion Theater, Hennepin Center for the Arts, 8th floor, 528 Hennepin Ave., Mpls. AD: Fri., Apr. 6, 8:00 p.m. Tix: Reduced to $10 for AD patron and companion (reg. $20); 612-339-4944; Web: www.illusiontheater.org

 

Journey of the Drum: A Taiko Fable

March 2 - 22, 2007

SteppingStone Theatre and Theater Mu at Landmark Center, 75 W. 5th 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

 

K2

April 6 - May 20, 2007

Jungle Theater, 2951 Lyndale Ave S, Mpls. AD: Thurs., Apr. 26, 7:30 p.m. Tix: Reduced to $8 (reg. $24-36); 612-822-7063; Web: www.jungletheatre.com

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

Messy Utopia

April 20 - May 13, 2007

Mixed Blood Theatre, 1501 S. 4th St., Mpls. AD and ASL and Captioning: Fri., Apr. 27, 7:30 p.m. Tix: Reduced by $5, 612-338-6131 or E-mail: boxoffice@mixedblood.com; Web: www.mixedblood.com

 

Modern Orthodox

April 22 - May 13, 2007

Minnesota Jewish Theatre Company at Hillcrest Center Theater, 1978 Ford Parkway, St. Paul. AD: Sun., Apr. 29, 2:00 p.m. Tix: Reduced to $13 (reg. $17-24), 651-647-4315; Web: www.mnjewishtheatre.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., Bloomington. ASL: Sat., Mar. 3, 1:00 p.m. Tix: Reduced to $6; reg. $15, $12 senior/student; 952-563-8587; Web: www.bloomingtonartcenter.com

 

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

 

St. Paul Public Library Deaf Storytime

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

 

The Anastasia Trials in the Court of Women

March 17 - 31, 2007

Theatre Unbound at Playwrights' Center, 2301 Franklin Ave. E., Mpls. AD: Fri., Mar. 30, 7:30 p.m. ASL: Sat., Mar. 31, 7:30 p.m. Tix: Reduced to $8 (reg. $16); 612-721-1186; E-mail: info@theatreunbound.org; Web: www.theatreunbound.org

 

The Arabian Nights

April 19 - 28, 2007

University of Minnesota Theatre at Rarig Center 's Kilburn Arena Theatre, 330 - 21st Ave. S., Mpls. ASL: Sat., Apr. 28, 8:00 p.m. Tix: $12-14, 612-624-2345 or E-mail: utheatre@umn.edu; Web: http://theatre.umn.edu

 

The Baron

April 14 - May 20, 2007

History Theatre, 30 E. 10th St., St. Paul. AD: Sun., Apr. 22, 2:00 p.m. ASL: Sun., May 4, 2:00 p.m. Tix: Reduced to $15; 651-292-4323; Web: www.historytheatre.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 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 

 

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

 

The Little Mermaid

April 20 - May 6, 2007

Fargo-Moorhead Community Theatre, 333 Fourth St. S., Fargo. AD: Sat., Apr. 28, 7:00 p.m. ASL: upon request in advance; Tix: Reduced to $7.50; 701-235-6778, 877-687-7469; Web: www.fmct.org

 

The Lost Boys of the Sudan

March 27 - April 22, 2007

Children's Theatre Co., Cargill Stage, 2400 - 3rd Ave. S., Mpls. AD and ASL: Fri., Apr. 13, 7:30 p.m. Tix: Mention VSA Offer for $13 tix (reg. discount is $20); 612-874-0400; Web: www.childrenstheatre.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

 

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 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 or E-mail: utheatre@umn.edu; Web: http://theatre.umn.edu

 

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

 

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

 

True West

March 23 - April 15, 2007

Starting Gate Productions at Mounds Theatre, 1029 Hudson Road, St. Paul. AD: Sun., Apr. 1, 2:00 p.m. Tix: Reduced to $10; reg. $18, $16 student/senior; 651-645-3503; Web: www.startinggate.org

 

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

 

Underneath the Lintel

February 23 - March 17, 2007

Pillsbury House Theatre, 3501 Chicago Ave. S., Mpls. AD: Fri., Mar. 2, 7:30 p.m., with post-show discussion; Tix: Reduced to $11 (reg. $18), Wed. (pay what you can); 612-825-0459; Web: www.pillsburyhousetheatre.org

 

You Never Can Tell

March 23 - April 15, 2007

Theatre in the Round Players, 245 Cedar Ave., Mpls. AD: Sun., Apr. 15, 2:00 p.m. Tix: $20, senior/student discount; 612-333-3010; Web: www.theatreintheround.org

 

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

 

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

 

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      

 


Search
for Access Press
Articles

Upcoming Events

 

 

Access Press, (651) 644 - 2133, Tim Benjamin, Editor

 

Bobby WorldWide Approved AAA

© All rights reserved to Access Press Ltd.
Last updated on March 12, 2007

Designed and maintained by Info Architect