November’s Accessible and Inclusive Performances in Seattle
Check out ASL, captioned, sensory sensitive, and audio described performances in the Puget Sound in November.
Seattle’s arts scene is expanding its commitment to accessibility. For organizations across the city, making the performing arts accessible goes beyond simply meeting requirements; it’s about making sure everyone has the chance to enjoy and engage in each performance.
If you’re looking for shows that offer a more inclusive experience—whether that’s in theatre, ballet, or musicals—there are some great performances coming up.
Wicked
- Open Captioned: November 16 at 2 p.m.; November 17 at 6:30 p.m.; November 23 at 2 p.m.
- ASL Interpreted: November 16 at 2 p.m.; November 17 at 6:30 p.m.; November 23 at 2 p.m.
- Sensory Friendly: November 16 at 2 p.m.
- Audio Described: November 17 at 1 p.m.
- Closed Captioning: Provided for all performances by GalaPro mobile devices
Long before Dorothy arrives, there is another young woman, born with emerald-green skin—smart, fiery, misunderstood, and possessing an extraordinary talent. When she meets a bubbly blonde who is exceptionally popular, their initial rivalry turns into the unlikeliest of friendships.
Broadway at The Paramount
seattlebroadway.com
All Balanchine
- Audio Described: November 2 at 2 p.m.; November 13 at 4 p.m.
This program highlights the range and creativity George Balanchine brought to all of his work, and how he used the music of Vivaldi, Corelli, Prokofiev, and Stravinsky to inspire and influence his choreography.
Pacific Northwest Ballet
pnb.org
Havana Hop
- Audio Described: November 10 at 2 p.m.
- Access Performance (sensory sensitive performance that includes ASL interpretation and audio description): November 10 at 2 p.m.
- ASL Interpreted: November 16 at 1 p.m.
Come meet young Yeila who visits her grandmother in Cuba to add a salsa flavor to her own hip-hop style! The audience gets to dance along in this dynamic participation play where one actress creates three generations of lively women.
Seattle Children’s Theatre
sct.org
Primary Trust
- Open Captioned: November 7 at 7:30 p.m.
- Sensory Friendly: November 9 at 2 p.m.
- ASL Interpreted: November 16 at 2 p.m.
- Audio Described: November 16 at 2 p.m.
Kenneth has lived his entire life in the same small town. Every day he works at the bookstore, then shares happy hour Mai Tais with his best friend. And so what if his best friend is imaginary? Every day is the same, just the way Kenneth likes it—until he is laid off and his world is turned upside down.
Seattle Rep
seattlerep.org
Changer: A Hand Telling Public Screening
- Audio Described (special engagement with the Blind / Low-Vision community, and Image Descriptions screening): November 13 at 7 p.m.
The beloved Coast Salish tale of Changer takes new form yet again – this time, as an innovative film presented in Native Sign Language. Deaf director Howie Seago worked with playwrights Fern Renville (Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate) and Roger Fernandes (Lower Elwha S’Klallam, Makah), to create this first-of-its-kind, sign language-based film featuring two Deaf Native storytellers.
Sound Theatre Company
soundtheatrecompany.org
The Mousetrap
- ASL Interpreted: November 3 at 2 p.m.
After a murder, the guests and staff at Monkswell Manor find themselves stranded during a snowstorm. It soon becomes clear that the killer is among them, and the strangers grow increasingly suspicious of one another.
Tacoma Little Theatre
tacomalittletheatre.com
Camelot
- Captioned: November 9 at 2 p.m.
Discover the enchantment of Lerner and Loewe’s Camelot, one of the greatest musicals of all time. David Lee’s (co-creator of Frasier) intimate new adaptation cuts to the heart of the story to focus on the legendary love triangle at its core.
Village Theatre Everett
villagetheatre.org
