Accessibility | History Theatre

Accessibility

History Theatre strives to make performances and special events accessible to all patrons.  When purchasing tickets, please alert the box office of any accommodation or assistance needed.

 

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Hearing enhancement receivers

  • There are 23 hearing enhancement receivers for patrons to use.
  • Receivers are available in the lobby 30 minutes before the start of the show.
  • Receivers are available on a first–come–first–served basis.
  • Receivers are free of charge but a photo I.D. and a phone number are required to check them out.

Wheelchair accessibility

  • The wheelchair entrance to the building is located on Cedar Street, halfway between 10th and Exchange Streets.
  • There is an elevator immediately to the right of the Cedar Street entrance.
  • There are seven accessible seats for wheelchairs and companions.
  • The restrooms on the lower level have wheelchair-accessible amenities.

For patrons with limited mobility, or needing additional assistance with seating, 20 seats can be reached without having to go up or down any stairs. These seats are located in Row K on the main floor of the theater.

History Theatre has a balcony; there are 15 stairs to get up to the balcony, and there is no elevator access to the balcony.

There is a spare wheelchair in the box office should a patron need additional assistance.

American Sign Language and Audio Description

History Theatre provides ASL-interpreted and audio-described performances of each production.

A Unique Assignment

  • Sunday, April 6, 2024, 2:00 p.m. (Audi0-Described only)

Blended 和 (Harmony): The Kim Loo Sisters

  • Sunday, May 19, 2:00 p.m.

Patrons using American Sign Language (ASL) or Audio Description (AD) services can purchase half-priced tickets for themselves and up to three companions. Call the Box Office to make arrangements: 651-292-4323.

Open Captioning

History Theatre provides Open Captioning performances of each production.

A Unique Assignment

  • Saturday, April 6, 2:00 p.m.
  • Sunday, April 7, 2:00 p.m.

Blended 和 (Harmony): The Kim Loo Sisters

  • Saturday, May 25, 2024. 2:00 p.m.
  • Sunday, May 26, 2024  2:00 p.m.

 

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Large print playbills

Large print playbills are available in the inner lobby as you enter the theater.

Other accessibility services

For more information about any of these services or other services not listed, please email Chari Hall or call 651-292-4324.

Funding

History Theatre is a 2016 recipient of an ADA Access Improvement Grant from VSA Minnesota, with funds from the Metro Regional Arts Council. This activity is funded, in part, by the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund as appropriated by the Minnesota State Legislature with money from the Legacy Amendment vote of the people of Minnesota on November 4, 2008.