Accessibility

Hearing Assistance Available

Hearing assist devices are available free of charge on a first come, first-served basis for all performances.

Audio Description Performance

Using a headset connected to a receiver, patrons can listen throughout the performance as trained audio describers provide live, verbal descriptions of actions, costumes, scenery, and other visual elements of a performance. Audio describers start pre-show notes approximately 15 minutes before the performance begins.

Whenever possible, our audio described performances include touch tours which allow our blind and low vision patrons the opportunity to feel an array of props and character costumes prior to the show to get a better mental image or close-up look of the characters and other elements of the show. (Note: Touch Tours begin about 30 minutes before curtain, and pre-show notes starting about 15 minutes before curtain.)

A limited amount of receivers are available. Please call 407-447-1700 x1 to book tickets and reserve your receiver today. To reserve a receiver, please contact the box office at boxoffice@orlandoshakes.org

2026 Audio Description Performances

Romeo & Juliet

– Sunday, February 1st @ 2 PM

Fat Ham

– Thursday, March 19th @ 7:30 PM

Henry VI, Part 3: Rise of Richard

– TBD

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.

2026 Series ASL Interpreted Performance Schedule:

Romeo & Juliet

– Wednesday, January 28th @ 7:30 PM

Fat Ham

– Wednesday, March 18th @ 7:30 PM

Henry VI, Part 3: Rise of Richard

– Wednesday, April 15th @ 7:30 PM

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.

Sensory Friendly Performance Schedule

Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical!

• Sunday, May 3rd @ 1:30 PM