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McCarter Theatre Center is committed to making its performances and facilities accessible to all our patrons.
McCarter's Ticket Office is equipped with a TTY/TDD (no voice telephone) and e-mail, enabling patrons who are hearing or speech impaired to purchase tickets or request information.
For additional information or if you need an accommodation not mentioned here, please call
TTY/TDD: 609.252.0915
e-mail:sales@mccarter.org
McCarter Theatre provides Barrier-Free Access for patrons using wheelchairs, walkers, canes or crutches. Ample doorways and convenient curb cuts provide easy wheelchair accessibility. Specially equipped restrooms are on the lobby level.
Removeable Seats in the Orchestra provide patrons with the opportunity to be seated with their companions while sitting in their wheelchair. Or, McCarter's Ticket Office staff will be happy to provide convenient aisle seating for those who wish to transfer to a theatre seat. Please inform the sales office of your needs at the time of ticket purchase and indicate if companion seats are required as well.
Disabled Parking spaces are available on a first-come, first-served basis for vehicles with official handicapped state stickers, placards, or license plates. Be advised that Disabled Parking spaces are in great demand, particularly during matinee performances. Please plan on an early arrival if you need disabled parking.
For each of our five Theater Series productions and A Christmas Carol, McCarter offers special services for our patrons who have visual and audio impairments. There is no additional charge for these services.
American Sign Language Interpretation
is offered during one performance of each Theater Series production and A Christmas Carol, for our patrons who are hard of hearing or deaf. Each ASL interpreted performance is preceded by a brief introduction given by our professional interpreters. For a complete listing of ASL Interpreted performances, See ASL Program Schedule in left column.
At the time of your ticket purchase, please indicate that you or members of your party will be using this service, so that we may ensure optimal seating locations for viewing of both the interpreters and the stage.
Open Captioned Performances
are offered during one designated performance of each Theater Series production and A Christmas Carol. Spoken dialogue scrolls across a digital screen as the action occurs live on stage, allowing patrons to follow what is said throughout the performance. The caption unit is visible to the entire audience but located in an unobtrusive location near the stage.
At the time of your ticket purchase, please indicate that you or members of your party will be using this service, so that we may ensure optimal seating locations for viewing of both the screen and the stage.
American Audio described performances
are also offered for one performance of each Theater Series production and A Christmas Carol, for the benefit of our patrons who are blind or visually impaired. Without interfering with the dialogue, McCarter's staff of trained audio describers provides a live, objective and succinct description of the action and visual elements of the play - heard by participating patrons through an ear piece attached to a pocket-sized FM radio. For a complete listing of Audio Described performances, See AD Program Schedule in left column.
Sensory Seminars are also held before each audio described performance where patrons may be able to walk through the set, touch set pieces, feel the costume textures, and handle key props.
BRAILLE and LARGE PRINT PROGRAMS
are available for Theater Series productions.
INFRARED HEARING ENHANCEMENT DEVICES
are free-of-charge and available on a first come, first-served basis for all McCarter performances.
NJ TRANSIT
provides bus and train service including accessible transportation for people with disabilities to get to McCarter Theatre. For information call the Transit Information Center:
From Northern NJ
From Out of State
From Southern NJ
From Philadelphia Area
Hearing Impaired TDD/
Wheelchair Lift Reservations
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1.800.772.2222
1.973.762.5100
1.800.582.5946
1.215.569.3752
1.800.772.2287
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The Wachovia Foundation, dedicated to making the arts accessible to all audiences and building strong communities, is the lead sponsor of McCarter Theatre’s Access Program.
McCarter’s Access Program is made possible through additional support from The William G. and Helen C. Hoffman Foundation, The Fund for the New Jersey Blind, the C. R. Bard Foundation, and an endowment gift from the Gordon and Llura Gund Foundation.
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