Audio Description of Live Theater
Address
1120 W. 11th St
Lawrence, KS 66044
(785) 864-4600
AKA:
Audio-Reader Network
Description:
Audio Description involves the accessibility of the visual images of theater, television, movies, and other art forms for people who are blind, have low vision, or who are otherwise visually impaired. It is a narration service (provided at no additional charge to the patron) that attempts to describe what the sighted person takes for granted -- those images that a person who is blind or visually impaired formerly could only experience through the whispered asides from a sighted companion.
In theaters, in museums, and accompanying television, film, and video presentations, Audio Description is commentary and narration which guides the listener through the presentation with concise, objective descriptions of new scenes, settings, costumes, body language, and "sight gags," all slipped in between portions of dialogue or songs.
Hours:
During theater performances.
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Is Shelter?
No
Date of Official Change:
March 9, 2023
Volunteer Opportunities:
individuals with knowledge of theater/performing arts are needed to train as describers.
Year Incorporated:
1994
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
1120 W. 11th St
Lawrence, KS 66044
Mailing
1120 W. 11th Street
Lawrence, KS 66044
Contacts
Nick Carswell
Phone Numbers
Main Phone
(785) 864-4600
Toll Free
(800) 772-8898
Services
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Special Notes/Funding
Private donors, grants and state funding.
Description
Audio Description involves the accessibility of the visual images of theater, television, movies, and other art forms for people who are blind, have low vision, or who are otherwise visually impaired. It is a narration service (provided at no additional charge to the patron) that attempts to describe what the sighted person takes for granted -- those images that a person who is blind or visually impaired formerly could only experience through the whispered asides from a sighted companion. In theaters, in museums, and accompanying television, film, and video presentations, Audio Description is commentary and narration which guides the listener through the presentation with concise, objective descriptions of new scenes, settings, costumes, body language, and "sight gags," all slipped in between portions of dialogue or songs.
Hours
During theater performance.
Eligibility
Low-vision.
Fees
Free to patrons, small cost to theater ($200 or less).
Intake Procedure
Request audio description services from theater when reserving tickets. If the theater is unfamiliar with audio description, encourage them to contact Audio-Reader.
Languages
English.
Service Area
Lawrence and Kansas City.
Geography Served
- Kansas
- Douglas County
- Lawrence
- Douglas County
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