Sunday, May 19, 2024
Audio Describer Training - AD
Minnesota Association of Community Theatres- Sun., May 19 at 9:00 am
- Audio Description
Location
- Accessible Entrance
- Accessible Restrooms
- Accessible Seating
- Wheelchair Accessible
Schedule and Tickets
Schedule: 05/19
The cost of the training, $80, includes a copy of current audio description guidelines and hands-on describing practice. For questions or more details, call Jon Skaalen, MACT board member, ay 612-819-0949 or mactfactor@icloud.com.
About the Show
May 18-19, 2024
Are you looking to learn a new way to (A) use your visual description skills, (B) enable people who are blind to enjoy public events more fully, and (C) earn money?
Investigate the world of Audio Description — at a training offered as part of a series of workshops aimed at making arts and culture more accessible to people with disabilities. This training and other workshops are offered by the Minnesota Association of Community Theatres with funding from the Metro Regional Arts Council.
Audio Description is creating vivid descriptions of key visual elements for people who are blind or have low vision, as well as for others who may benefit from description. There are audio description tracks on many films and TV shows, and theatres around the world have increasingly offered audio description to serve patrons who can finally see — through the describer’s words — sets, costumes, gestures, facial expressions, etc. The Twin Cities have offered more audio described shows than any other city, but new describers are needed due to retirements, new opportunities, and a nearly total absence of audio description in Greater Minnesota.
The two-day training (repeated May 16-17 at Theatre in the Round) will look primarily at audio describing live events like plays, but will also address description at art galleries, museums, historical sites, film/video, parades, etc. It will cover guidelines and methods of description using portable equipment.
Trainer Celia Hughes is director of Art Spark Texas (formerly VSA Texas), which has been providing Audio Description services in Texas and across the country for over 20 years. She has presented and trained at the Kennedy Center’s annual LEAD (Leadership Exchange in Arts & Disability) conferences, serves on a national committee looking at audio description standards and certification, and recently audio described the eclipse by virtual broadcast from the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired. Celia provided four describer trainings around Minnesota for VSA Minnesota more than 10 years ago.
MJ The Musical - ASL
Hennepin Theatre Trust and Broadway Across America-
Sun., May 19 at 1:00 pm
- ASL Interpretation
- Assisted Listening Devices
- Interpreters: TBA.
Location
- Accessible Entrance
- Accessible Seating
- Wheelchair Accessible
Schedule and Tickets
Tickets ($50 to $229) can be purchased through the Hennepin Theatre Trust Website or in person (no service fees) at the State Theatre Box Office, 805 Hennepin Ave. (Monday-Friday, noon - 5:00). For other accessibility questions, contact accessible@broadwayacrossamerica.com or 612-339-7007.
About the Show
May 14-26, 2024
Created by Tony Award®-winning Director/Choreographer Christopher Wheeldon and two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage
He is one of the greatest entertainers of all time. Now, Michael Jackson’s unique and unparalleled artistry comes to Minneapolis as MJ, the multi Tony Award®-winning new musical centered around the making of the 1992 Dangerous World Tour, begins a tour of its own. MJ goes beyond the singular moves and signature sound of the star, offering a rare look at the creative mind and collaborative spirit that catapulted Michael Jackson into legendary status. MJ, making its Twin Cities premiere at the Orpheum Theatre in May, is recommended for ages 8 and up.
Run time: 2 hours and 30 minutes, including one 15-minute intermission.
This production contains theatrical haze and fog as well as a significant amount of strobing effects.
Blended 和 (Harmony): The Kim Loo Sisters - ASL/AD
History Theatre - Co-commissioned and co-produced with Theater Mu-
Sun., May 19 at 2:00 pm
- Audio Description
- ASL Interpretation
- Assisted Listening Devices
- Large Print Playbill
- Describer: TBA; Interpreters: TBA.
Location
- Accessible Entrance
- Accessible Restrooms
- Accessible Seating
- Wheelchair Accessible
Schedule and Tickets
Patrons using American Sign Language (ASL) or Audio Description (AD) services can purchase half-priced tickets for themselves and up to three companions. Tickets $48-$74, Senior $5 off; Tier 5 $30; Student $15, Under 30 $50. Rush tickets $25. Box Office: 651-292-4323. For more information about access services, contact chall@historytheatre.com or 651-292-4324.
About the Show
May 4–26, 2024
Book & lyrics by Jessica Huang, Music by Jacinth Greywoode, Directed by Lily Tung Crystal, Inspired by Leslie Li's The Kim Loo Sisters and Just Us Girls, Choreographed by Rush Benson
Making their way from Minneapolis to the flashing lights of Broadway in the 1930s, experience the story of the remarkable Kim Loo Sisters. Starting at a young age this quartet gained popularity during the swing era and performed across the country, on the silver screen of Hollywood, and overseas at USO shows. This new musical is an homage to family, love, their Chinese and Polish American heritage and the bond of these talented sisters through their lives on and off the stage.
A uniquely American story of family, love and the swinging music of the 1930s.
Afterthoughts talkback after the Sunday show.
More Information about Blended 和 (Harmony): The Kim Loo Sisters - ASL/AD
MJ The Musical - AD
Hennepin Theatre Trust and Broadway Across America-
Sun., May 19 at 6:30 pm
- Audio Description
- Assisted Listening Devices
- Describer: TBA.
Location
- Accessible Entrance
- Accessible Seating
- Wheelchair Accessible
Schedule and Tickets
Tickets ($50 to $229) can be purchased through the Hennepin Theatre Trust Website or in person (no service fees) at the State Theatre Box Office, 805 Hennepin Ave. (Monday-Friday, noon - 5:00). For other accessibility questions, contact accessible@broadwayacrossamerica.com or 612-339-7007.
About the Show
May 14-26, 2024
Created by Tony Award®-winning Director/Choreographer Christopher Wheeldon and two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage
He is one of the greatest entertainers of all time. Now, Michael Jackson’s unique and unparalleled artistry comes to Minneapolis as MJ, the multi Tony Award®-winning new musical centered around the making of the 1992 Dangerous World Tour, begins a tour of its own. MJ goes beyond the singular moves and signature sound of the star, offering a rare look at the creative mind and collaborative spirit that catapulted Michael Jackson into legendary status. MJ, making its Twin Cities premiere at the Orpheum Theatre in May, is recommended for ages 8 and up.
Run time: 2 hours and 30 minutes, including one 15-minute intermission.
This production contains theatrical haze and fog as well as a significant amount of strobing effects.