?The first theater in the state to provide open captioned and audio described performances for the hearing- and vision-impaired, the Broward Center for the Performing Arts will now offer those services at the remaining performances of the Florida Grand Opera?s 2012-13 season.? In addition, a limited number of librettos will be available in Braille at opera performances.
These special options that make live performances enjoyable for all continue to be available at select performances of Broadway shows presented by Bank of America Broadway Across America-Ft. Lauderdale and Florida Theatrical Association in partnership with the Broward Center for the Performing Arts.
?In December we expanded our outreach beyond Broadway to offer audio description and open captioning for the Miami City Ballet?s performance of George Balanchine?s The Nutcracker as well as the opera?s La Boh?me,? said Broward Center President and CEO Kelley Shanley. ??We are excited to continue through the remainder of the Florida Grand Opera season along with the Broadway musicals.?
Audio description enables audience members with low or no vision to hear narration, on special headsets, of a performance?s visual elements including lights, costumes, actions and scenery between the dialogue and songs.?? Open captioning features a text display located to the side of the stage which scrolls dialogue and lyrics synchronized with the performance.
Select Broadway performances also feature an interpreter using American Sign Language to describe the vocal line of the production including dialogue, song lyrics and sound effects.?? Assistive Listening Devices that amplify and clarify the sound are available at performances at the Broward Center, at no charge, on a first come, first serve basis.
The Broward Center?s facilities feature ADA-approved signage, handrails and automatic door openers as well as wheelchair accessible seating, companion restrooms and public areas.?? The Wayne and Marti Huizenga Family Skywalk, which connects the Arts & Entertainment Parking Garage with the Horvitz Grand Lobby in the Au-Rene Theater, allows easy access to the theater for patrons with disabilities. A second entry is located at the bottom of the driveway entrance and patrons with limited mobility may be dropped off in the front driveway.
Several organizations partner with the Broward Center to make the programs possible including Lighthouse of Broward, Bank of America Broadway Across America-Ft. Lauderdale and Florida Theatrical Association.
Tickets are available at the Broward Center AutoNation box office at (954) 462-0222.? Patrons should specify accessibility needs or seating for open captioning and audio description when ordering.
The Broward Center for the Performing Arts is located in the Riverwalk Arts & Entertainment District at 201 SW Fifth Avenue in Fort Lauderdale.?? For more information visit www.BrowardCenter.org.
2012-2013 Performances Offering
Audio Described, Open Captioned and Signed Performances
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Wicked
Friday, February 8 at 8 p.m. ? S
Saturday, February 9 at 2 p.m. ? AD, OC
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Florida Grand Opera ? ?Die Zuaberfl?te
Thursday, February 21 at 7 p.m. ? OC
Saturday, February 23 at 8 p.m. ? AD, OC
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Flashdance
Friday, March15 at 8 p.m. ? S
Saturday, March 16 at 2 p.m. ? AD, OC
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The Addams Family
Friday, April 19 at 8 p.m. ? S
Saturday, April 20 at 2 p.m. ? AD, OC
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Florida Grand Opera ? La Traviata
Thursday, May 2 at 7 p.m. ? OC
Saturday, May 4 at 8 p.m. ? AD, OC
Sunday, May 5 at 2 p.m. ? OC
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War Horse
Friday, May 17 at 8 p.m. ? S
Saturday, May 18 at 2 p.m. ? AD, OC
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AD ? audio described
OC ? opened captioned
S ? Signed
Tickets are available through the Broward Center AutoNation box office at (954) 462-0222.? Patrons should specify accessibility needs or seating when ordering.
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