Accessibility

A team of certified ASL interpreters provide a sign language-interpreted performance in addition to a pre-show overview of the play. One American Sign Language interpreted performance is scheduled for each Theater Series production.

To unlock $40 tickets in preferred locations for viewing the ASL interpreters use code ACCESS26 when purchasing tickets.  

Mrs. Christie - Saturday, May 16 at 2:00 PM

All The Devils Are Here - Saturday, August 29 at 2:00 PM

A Beat Of Our Own - Saturday, October 24 at 2:00 PM

A Christmas Carol - Saturday, December 19 at 1:00 PM

Purpose - Saturday, January 30 at 2:00 PM

North By Northwest - Saturday, March 20 at 2:00 PM

Listen through an ear piece as trained audio describers provide a live description of key visual elements in the play without interfering with dialogue. One audio-described performance is scheduled for each Theater Series production.

To reserve a description device and to purchase $40 tickets for the Audio Described performances please contact patron services at 609-258-2787.

Mrs. Christie - Sunday, May 17 at 2:00 PM

All The Devils Are Here - Sunday, August 30 at 2:00 PM

A Beat Of Our Own - Sunday, October 25 at 2:00 PM

A Christmas Carol - Sunday, December 20 at 1:00 PM

Purpose - Sunday, January 31 at 2:00 PM

North By Northwest - Sunday, March 21 at 2:00 PM

Spoken dialogue scrolls across a digital screen as the action occurs. One open captioning performance is scheduled for each Theater Series production.

To unlock $40 tickets in preferred locations for viewing the open captioning board use code ACCESS26 when purchasing tickets.  

Mrs. Christie - Sunday, May 17 at 2:00 PM

All The Devils Are Here - Sunday, August 30 at 2:00 PM

A Beat Of Our Own - Sunday, October 25 at 2:00 PM

A Christmas Carol - Sunday, December 20 at 1:00 PM

Purpose - Sunday, January 31 at 2:00 PM

North By Northwest - Sunday, March 21 at 2:00 PM

Relaxed Performances are live performance events where typical “rules” of attending the theater are relaxed. In this way, they invite all patrons to express themselves freely, without inhibition or judgement, and to enjoy a “shush-free” and truly welcoming experience. They invite and encourage individuals with autism, ADD, ADHD, dementia, and sensory sensitivities, parents with infants, and anyone who would appreciate a socially compassionate and generous space to attend our production.

• House lights being kept partially on (around 45%) throughout the entire performance.

• The theater house doors at the back of the house being kept open

• Freedom to talk, vocalize, and come in and out of the seating area during the performance as needed

• Additional signage and volunteers to direct patrons to restrooms and other lobby areas that include: a calm down space, a quiet space, stroller parking, and lending “library” of fidgets and noise cancelling headphones

• A pre-performance guide linked on our website to offer more information about story and technical elements that will happen during the performance.

A Christmas Carol - Saturday, December 26 at 3:00 PM

Assistive listening devices are available free of charge for patrons to assist with amplification and clarity of the performance. Headsets and devices, cleaned between each performance, may be obtained at the access services window of the box office in the lower lobby. A name and phone number are required to check out the devices.

Neck loops are also available for patrons with T-coil compatible hearing aids.

Wheelchair seating is available in both theatres. Please request this seating option when you purchase your tickets. Companion seats are also available.

For performances in the Matthews Theatre, a limited number of accessible spaces are available a first come, first served basis for those displaying official license plates or placards.  Please speak with the parking attendant located in the circle driveway of the theatre.

Large print programs are available for all Theatre Series performances. Braille programs are available for all Theatre Series performances upon request within a 3-week notice.

Service Animals are welcome in all public areas of McCarter Theatre Center.  While inside the building, Service Animals must be tethered, harnessed, or leashed unless the devices prevent the animal’s safe, effective performance of their tasks.  Please contact Patron Services if you require seating accommodations for Service Animals who will be accompanying you.  Comfort and/or Emotional Support Animals are not permitted in the lobby or theatre spaces.

30" wide seats with or without armrests are available upon request. Please contact Patron Services for help booking these seats.

For more information on accessibility at Richardson Auditorium, please visit their accessibility webpage.