Accessibility Services

Relaxed Performances

A Relaxed Performance is an inclusive theatrical experience. The front of house atmosphere is less formal and more supportive of patrons who have sensory, communication, movement, and learning needs. Relaxed performances present the full artistic vision of the production with minor modifications in the auditorium and public spaces, which may include adjustments to audience lighting and a break area for anyone who would like to step out during the show. Materials are provided in advance to help attendees prepare for the experience, including detailed directions to and inside the theater and information about the content of the play.

PERFORMANCE DATES

• The Inspector: Fri March 28th at 8pm

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Audio Description

Performances feature a live narration, via headset, of the play’s action, sets, and costumes. The pre-performance description begins at 1:45PM, with live description beginning at 2PM. Audio description receivers and headsets are available in the theatre lobby at the concierge desk.

Yale Repertory Theatre thanks the Eugene G. and Margaret M. Blackford Memorial Fund, Bank of America Co-Trustee, for its support of audio description services for our patrons.

Performance Dates

• falcon girls: Sat Oct 26th at 2pm
• Macbeth in Stride: Sat Dec 14th at 2pm
• Eden: Sat Feb 1st at 2pm
• The Inspector: Sat March 22nd at 2pm
• Notes on Killing Seven Oversight, Management and Economic Stability Board Members: Sat May 10th at 2pm

Touch Tour

Prior to a performance, patrons who are blind or have low vision touch fabric samples, rehearsal props, and building materials to understand what better comprises the production design.

Performance Dates

• falcon girls: Sat Oct 26th at 1pm
• Macbeth in Stride: Sat Dec 14th at 1pm
• Eden: Sat Feb 1st at 1pm
• The Inspector: Sat March 22nd at 1pm
• Notes on Killing Seven Oversight, Management and Economic Stability Board Members: Sat May 10th at 1pm

Open Captioning

A digital display of the play’s dialogue as it is spoken.

Performance Dates

• falcon girls: Sat Nov 2nd at 2pm
• Macbeth in Stride: Sat Dec 14th at 2pm
• Eden: Sat Feb 8th at 2pm
• The Inspector: Sat March 29th at 2pm
• Notes on Killing Seven Oversight, Management and Economic Stability Board Members: Sat May 17th at 2pm

ASL Interpreted Performances

Yale Repertory Theatre offers ASL interpretation at designated performances for patrons who are deaf or have hearing loss.

Performance Dates

• falcon girls: Sat Oct 26th at 8pm
• Macbeth in Stride: Sat Dec 14th at 8pm
• Eden: Sat Feb 1st at 8pm
• The Inspector: Sat March 22nd at 8pm
• Notes on Killing Seven Oversight, Management and Economic Stability Board Members: Sat May 10th at 8pm

ACCESSIBLE SEATING AND ENTRANCES

• Yale Repertory Theatre (1120 Chapel Street): elevator entrance on left side of building.
• University Theatre (222 York Street): ramp and automatic door at front entrance.
• Iseman Theater (1156 Chapel Street): ramp and automatic door at front entrance.

Wheelchair accessible seating may be purchased by phone, in person, or online. We also have locations that do not require stairs, which are easier to access when using a variety of mobility aids.  Please inform the Box Office of any accessibility needs when purchasing tickets.

Mobility aids that cannot be stored safely within the patron’s seating area will be stored outside the theater as close as possible to the patron’s seat.

Bariatric Seating accommodates the needs of all individuals, regardless of size or weight, and are available upon request. Please call our Box Office at 203.432.1234 to request this option. We will provide a larger chair (with or without arms) for your comfort.

Assistive Listening Devices

Each of Yale Rep’s performance spaces is equipped with an FM assistive listening system. Free listening devices, headsets, and neck loops are available in the theatre lobby at the concierge desk.

Yale Repertory Theatre gratefully acknowledges the Carol L. Sirot Foundation for underwriting the assistive listening systems in our theaters.

Braille Programs

Large Print Programs