The Accessibility Program
Access to theater for all patrons has been at the forefront of Arena Stage’s history. The first theater to offer audio-described performances for blind and visually impaired patrons, Arena Stage has been a pioneer in accessibility. Beginning in 1979, founders Thomas and Zelda Fichandler sought out advanced methods of ensuring that any patrons with disabilities could easily use and access all that Arena Stage has to offer. To this end, Arena’s AccessAbility programs ensure that all patrons, regardless of disability, will be able to experience the art of live theater.
The Accessibility Program at Arena Stage currently offers sign-interpreted, open-captioned, and audio-described performances for select performances throughout the 2009/10 season. There are also hearing assistants, large print, and Braille programs available upon request at every performance. Accessible seating is available in all performance spaces as are accessible restrooms.
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In Crystal City
- Accessible seating
- Accessible restrooms
(please see the seating chart >)
- Accessible parking is available on level G2 of the Crystal Mall parking garage
(please see map and parking directions >).
- Wheelchairs are available to transport you from the designated parking garage to your seat upon request.
- Wheelchair access from street level: Enter the lobby of 1800 South Bell Street (an office building) and take the elevator to the Concourse (C) level. The Arena Stage logo should be next to the button. At the Concourse level, make a right at the corner of the optometrist's office. Arena Stage is immediately past the optometrist's office.
At The Lincoln Theater
- Sign interpretation on selected Thursday and/or Sunday evenings.
Click here for Sign Interpreted dates.
- Open captioned performances on selected Wednesday evenings.
Click here for Open Captioned dates.
- A TTY information line at (202) 484-0247.
- A TTY available in the house manager's office for use by patrons.
- Assistive Listening Devices at all performances. (Headsets and audio loop, to be used with your own hearing aids with a T-switch, are available for loan.)
- Scripts and play synopses for loan upon advance request.
- A 35% discount off of regularly priced single ticket purchases.
- Please contact the Sales Office at (202) 488-3300 (voice) or (202) 484-0247 (TTY), or send an e-mail to access@arenastage.org
- Audio description (a Carefully timed narration of onstage action broadcast simultaneously via an inconspicous FM reciever) at selected Wednesday evening and Saturday matinee performances.
Click here for Audio Described dates.
- Program books in large print and Braille are available at all performances. Audiocassette programs are available upon advance request.
- A 35% discount off of regularly priced single ticket purchases.
- Please contact the Sales Office at (202) 488-3300 (voice) or (202) 484-0247 (TTY), or send an e-mail to access@arenastage.org
To purchase tickets, please call the Sales Office at (202) 488-3300 (voice) or (202) 484-0247 (TTY). Tickets to the AccessAbility performances may not be purchased online.
The Quality of Life
- Thursday, October 8th 2009 - 8:00 PM
- Sunday, October 11th 2009 - 7:30 PM
The Fantasticks
- Thursday, December 17th 2009 - 8:00 PM
- Sunday, December 20th 2009 - 7:30 PM
Stick Fly
- Thursday, January 28th 2010 - 8:00 PM
- Sunday, January 31st 2010 - 7:30 PM
The Light in the Piazza
- Thursday, April 1st 2010 - 8:00 PM
- Sunday, April 11th 2010 - 7:30 PM
Duke Ellington's Sophisticated Ladies
- Thursday, May 6th 2010 - 8:00 PM
- Sunday, May 9th 2010 - 7:30 PM
R. Buckminster Fuller: THE HISTORY(and mystery) OF THE UNIVERSE
- Thursday, June 24th 2010 - 8:00 PM
- Sunday, June 27th 2010 - 7:30 PM
To purchase tickets, please call the Sales Office at (202) 488-3300 (voice) or (202) 484-0247 (TTY). Tickets to the AccessAbility performances may not be purchased online.
The Quality of Life
- Wednesday, October 14th 2009 - 7:30 PM
The Fantasticks
- Wednesday, January 6th 2010 - 7:30 PM
Stick Fly
- Wednesday, February 3rd 2010 - 7:30 PM
The Light in the Piazza
- Wednesday, March 27th 2010 - 2:00 PM
- Wednesday, March 31st 2010 - 7:30 PM
Duke Ellington's Sophisticated Ladies
- Wednesday, May 26th 2010 - 7:30 PM
R. Buckminster Fuller: THE HISTORY (and mystery) OF THE UNIVERSE
- Wednesday, June 30th 2010 - 7:30 PM
To purchase tickets, please call the Sales Office at (202) 488-3300 (voice) or (202) 484-0247 (TTY). Tickets to the AccessAbility performances may not be purchased online.
The Quality of Life
- Saturday, October 10th 2009 - 2:00 PM
- Wednesday, October 14th 2009 - 7:30 PM
The Fantasticks
- Saturday, December 19th 2009 - 2:00 PM
- Wednesday, December 23rd 2009 - 7:30 PM
Stick Fly
- Wednesday, January 27th 2010 - 7:30 PM
- Saturday, January 30st 2010 - 2:00 PM
The Light in the Piazza
- Tuesday, March 23rd 2010 - 7:30 PM
- Saturday, April 3rd 2010 - 2:00 PM
Duke Ellington's Sophisticated Ladies
- Saturday, May 8th 2010 - 2:00 PM
- Wednesday, May 12th 2010 - 7:30 PM
R. Buckminster Fuller: THE HISTORY (and mystery) OF THE UNIVERSE
- Wednesday, June 23rd 2010 - 7:30 PM
- Saturday, June 26th 2010 - 2:00 PM
For further information on any of these free services or to purchase a subscription package, please call the Sales Office at (202) 488-3300 (voice) or (202) 484-0247 (TTY), or send an e-mail to access@arenastage.org
