Arts Access does not currently provide ASL services. However, we promote venues that do provide ASL by listing those shows and showtimes.

We also provide contact information for interpreters we use regularly. While we do not endorse any of the interpreters listed, they do have experience in theatrical interpretation.

• Liz Belk, RID: CSC Interpreter,  (919) 413-7480;  lizmed@msn.com
• Catherine L. West, ASL Interpreter, (919) 397-7020; catherinelwest@gmail.com
• Sarah Harrington, Interpreter for the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing, (919) 795-2411; skharrington@hotmail.com

You can also reference the NC Division of Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing directory of ASL interpreters at http://www.ncdhhs.gov/dsdhh/directories.htm.

Upcoming Sign Language Interpreted events:

• Something new-OPEN CAPTIONING COMES TO PLAYMAKERS REP (Chapel Hill)- Introducing another way to enhance your play-going enjoyment. Read along with the play at our Open Captioning  performances:  NOISES OFF – Saturday, April 14 at 2:00pm. Open Captioning is like closed captioning on your TV – in the theatre. Many people with hearing loss or who just want to make sure they don't miss a word find Open Captioning helpful. Audiences at other performing arts organizations such as Radio City Music Hall and Blumenthal Center in Charlotte have enjoyed the benefits of this service. Playmakers is trying it out here at no additional cost to the patron. For information and to place your order, come by the box office or call  919.962.PLAY (7529). You can give feedback on your Open Captioning experience by speaking with one of the house staff after the show, or emailing prcboxoffice@unc.edu.

The following theatrical groups have committed to provide ASL interpreting one performance of each main series production for the 2011-2012 season. For other theatre companies, you must make a request several weeks in advance.

• PlayMakers Repertory Company productions in Chapel Hill; generally the final Tuesday- the same day as audio described performances. $10 admission.
  
  
• Triad Stage at the Pyrle Theater of Greensboro; generally the last Tuesday of the run (with the exception of A Christmas Carol), with discount tickets ($12 vs $26) for deaf patrons, which must be purchased via the box office, not online.Their number is toll-free: 866.579.TIXX (8499)

Triad Stage 2011-2012 Season ASL Interpreted Performances

New Music, Part I – Tuesday, March 13, 2012

New Music, Part II – Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Ain't Misbehavin' – Tuesday, May 1, 2012

The Illusion – Tuesday, June 26, 2012

Text captioning is generally not available, but some theaters offer ALDs; see our list of Triangle Theaters With Assistive Listening Devices. Generally, Arts Access has not arranged for the services above; rather they are listed here for your convenience based on information supplied to us. However, any theater or group wishing to hire a sign language interpreter or purchase an assistive listening device system may consult our list of Sign Language Interpreter and ALD Sources.