ACCESSIBILTY
Conrad Calhoon
Conrad appeared in the production of Big Fish at the Theatre Factory and helped with Prime Stage's production Of Mice and Men. For the past seven years he has attend rehearsals as a visitor, critic and dog consultant. Conrad loves theatre and being with his owner, Scott.
Prime Stage Theatre is committed to providing an environment that is inclusive and welcoming to all patrons. Please identify any special seating needs to our Box Office staff when reserving your tickets in advance on-line or by calling Prime Stage Public Performance Box Office at the New Hazlett 412.320.4610
Accessibility Questions? Contact our Accessibility Coordinator Debi Sciranka .
PRIME STAGE AUDIO DESCRIPTION PERFORMANCE
The Last Sunday of each production we offer On-Stage Pre-Show, Actor Voice ID, and/or Touch Tour at 1:30PM, Audio Pre-Show at 2:15PM, and Performance at 2:30PM
We feature our Audio Description for those who are blind, have low vision, or vision loss. During the performance, all action and physical appearances will be described by Nathan Ruggles of Audio Describe www.AudioDescribePGH.org
Audio Description (or AD) helps to make visual imagery accessible. Visual elements can include costumes, sets, and character appearances, along with action, gestures, facial expressions, and other visually important images. It’s used to enhance understanding and enjoyment of live performance.
ASL SIGNED INTERPRETED PERFORMANCE
The Last Sunday of each production at 2:30PM.
Prime Stage is pleased to offer American Sign Language interpreted performances with two certified interpreters, Heather Gray and Jennifer Flaggs.
REAL TIME LIVE CAPTION PERFORMANCE
The Last Sunday of each production at 2:30PM.
Real time live captions will be provided to our patrons by Anna Cillo, of Advance Realtime Captioning Solutions.
PRIME STAGE SENSORY INCLUSIVE PERFORMANCE
The Last Saturday of each production at 2:30PM.
Our Sensory Inclusive Performance is a family experience. We provide a social story with pre-theater preparatory activities for the person with a sensory, social, or learning disability so the person begins to understand and anticipate what might happen at a performing arts experience.
Prime Stage Theatre staff is certified for Sensory Inclusive with KultureCity
LINKS
Link to Autism Society of Pittsburgh
Link to Bandtogether Pittsburgh
Link to Parents in Toto
Link to Slippery Rock University Special Education Program
PRIME STAGE CLOSED CAPTION ONLINE PERFORMANCE
With our enGAGE program streaming links only
Our closed captions with Prime Online streaming, are a text version of the spoken part of a of the production and is used to aid hearing-impaired people and is useful when audio cannot be heard.
Sensory Inclusion Partners
Autism Society of Pittsburgh
Kulture City
Slippery Rock University Special Education Department
TDF - Theatre Development Fund
Sponsors
Allegheny Health Network
Jack Buncher Foundation
Snee-Rinehardt Charitable Foundation
The Fine Foundation
Edith L. Trees Charitable Trust
ACCESSIBILITY ARTICLES
North Hills Monthly Magazine: Link to Article - Local Organizations Making the Arts Inclusive to All
Pittsburgh Post Gazette Article: Link to Article - Pittsburgh's Prime Stage Theatre gains new sensory inclusion status
More Information: Prime Stage Accessibility Programs (pdf)