Photo: The Little Mermaid ASL Shadow Interpreted Performance (2018)
Accessibility
Orlando Shakes is deeply committed to providing access for the arts regardless of ability or financial need. Please read below to find information on the services you may require.
For information, or if you have questions, need assistance, or an accommodation not mentioned, contact the Box Office at 407-447-1700 ext. 1 or email accessibility@orlandoshakes.org.
At the time of your ticket purchase, please inform the Box Office of any accessibility needs or accommodations requested so that we may ensure optimal seating locations.
Inclusive Performance Sponsor:
Accessible Seating
A limited number of wheelchair accessible seats are available for each performance.ADA seating is available online. For additional information or if you have questions regarding an accommodation, please email accessibility@orlandoshakes.org or call the Box Office at (407) 447-1700 ext.1.
TDD users may contact the Theater via the Florida Relay Center 711.
Hearing Assistance Available
Hearing assist devices are available free of charge on a first come, first-served basis for all performances.
ASL Interpreted Performance
ASL interpreted performances are scheduled throughout the season. Please call the Box Office for more information at 407-447-1700 ext. 1 or email accessibility@orlandoshakes.org.
2024-2025 Series ASL Interpreted Performance Schedule:
What the Constitution Means to Me
– Saturday, Oct 5 at 7:30pm ( at Orlando Family Stage in the Edyth Bush)
A Christmas Carol
– Saturday, December 7 at 7:30pm
Henry VI, Part 2: She-Wolf of France
– Saturday, January 11 at 7:30pm
Cabaret (Musical)
– Saturday, February 22 at 7:30pm
Welcome to Matteson
– Saturday, March 22 at 7:30pm
Sensory Friendly Performances
Parents of young people with a sensory need can be reluctant to attend live-theater. We invite families and caregivers of a child with a sensory need or other social, cognitive, and physical challenges to attend our Sensory Friendly select performances. We provide support and resources for audience members with a special need at all of our Productions.
- Orlando Shakes welcomes every child to attend the Children’s Series and recognizes that all children are developing their appropriate theater engagement skills. Some youth may only be able to sit for 10-minutes of the production, while others will sit attentively for the full 55-minute performance. Orlando Shakes remains open and flexible to the length of time each child is able to sit with focus and attention and invites all children to engage within their current level of abilities.
- Social narratives and other resources will be made available to program participants with follow-up instruction and support provided upon request the week the family attends a Children’s Series Production.
Resources
Potential Triggers: Every person has an emotional and physical response to various stimuli. The theater and performances are filled with stimuli. By reviewing this list of Potential Triggers, you may be able to identify stimuli that have potential to negatively trigger your child.
Social Narrative: Each social narrative will help you prepare your child for attending the theater. A social narrative for each production will also be emailed to each attendee 48 hours before their chosen performance.
Special Visit: A special visit and tour of the theatre may be arranged in the week prior to a performance your child is attending. Your child will get to know their seats, and may see/touch various set and costume pieces, or experience sounds and lights that will be part of the production.