We are happy to offer different accessibility options for patrons who may need additional services.
GET TO KNOW COURT
Check out our YouTube channel for helpful videos about how to get here, parking, and more. We’ll be sharing additional clips in the coming weeks – watch this space!
PATRONS REQUIRING MOBILITY ASSISTANCE
Parking:
- The outdoor surface parking lot just south of the theatre has accessible parking spots located right outside the lobby doors.
- The covered parking garage on the corner of 55th Street and S. Ellis Avenue has accessible parking on the ground levels and an elevator.
- View Court Theatre on the campus map. Select the Accessibility box in the left menu to show accessible routes and entrances on the University of Chicago campus.
Theatre and seating:
- The lobby is located on the ground level and a greeter will be at the front door to offer you assistance.
- The restrooms have wheelchair accessible stalls.
- The Abelson Auditorium has wheelchair accessible seating located just inside the house doors. Please call the Box Office at (773) 753-4472 to purchase these seats.
PATRONS WHO ARE DEAF/HARD-OF-HEARING
- Complimentary assisted listening devices are available at the box office. A photo ID is required to reserve.
Open-Captioned performances are offered on the following dates. Please call the Box Office at (773) 753-4472 to purchase tickets, as we may have suggested seating for you.
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- An Iliad: Saturday, June 28 at 2:00pm
- Big White Fog: Sunday, October 5 at at 2:00pm
- The Taming of the Shrew: Sunday, December 7 at 2:00pm
- Miss Julie: Sunday, March 1 at 2:00pm
- Out Here: Sunday, May 3 at 2:00pm
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- ASL-Interpreted performances are offered on the following dates. Please contact the Box Office at (773) 753-4472 or email Phillip Lewis for more information.
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- Big White Fog: Saturday, October 4 at at 2:00pm
- The Taming of the Shrew: Saturday, December 6 at 2:00pm
- Miss Julie: Saturday, February 28 at 2:00pm
- Out Here: Saturday, May 2 at 2:00pm
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PATRONS WHO ARE BLIND/HAVE LOW VISION
Audio-Described performances, with a pre-performance Touch Tour, are offered on the following dates. Touch Tours are offered at 12:30pm. Please call the Box Office at (773) 753-4472 to purchase tickets, as we may have suggested seating for you.
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- Big White Fog: Saturday, October 4 at at 2:00pm
- The Taming of the Shrew: Sunday, December 7 at 2:00pm
- Miss Julie: Saturday, February 28 at 2:00pm
- Out Here: Saturday, May 2 at 2:00pm
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| Questions? Contact: Phillip Lewis, Audience Development Associate |
Photo by Joe Mazza.