Upcoming Audio Description Events

The Audio-Reader Network provides trained Audio Describers for live events in Kansas City, Lawrence, and Topeka. The service is utilized primarily by people with vision loss; however, it can also be helpful for people with cognitive or learning disabilities, English language-learners, and people on the autism spectrum. Audio Description has also been shown to help with language development and active listening skills in children.

The Hunchback of Notre Dame

AD Performance: Saturday, August 15 at 8pm

(Rainout Date: Saturday, Aug 22 at 8pm)

Plot summary: High above the streets of 15th-century Paris, the bells of Notre Dame ring out a story of longing, judgment, and courage. The Hunchback of Notre Dame, based on Victor Hugo’s classic novel and featuring the sweeping score from the Disney film, brings to life a world where the line between sanctuary and prison is drawn by fear and broken by love.

With a lush score by Alan Menken and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, including favorites like “Out There,” “God Help the Outcasts,” and “Someday,” The Hunchback of Notre Dame is a hauntingly beautiful musical about identity, justice, and what it means to be truly free.

Theatre in the Park: 7710 Renner Road, Shawnee, KS 66219
Tickets: https://www.theatreinthepark.org/2412/The-Hunchback-of-Notre-Dame

About attending performances at Theatre in the Park
Box Office: (913) 826-3012

Starlight Summer Broadway

Disney's Newsies

Saturday, September 12 at 7:30 pm

Set in turn-of-the century New York City, Starlight's Production of Disney's Newsies is the rousing tale of Jack Kelly, a charismatic newsboy and leader of a band of teenaged "newsies." When titans of publishing raise distribution prices at the newsboys’ expense, Jack rallies newsies from across the city to strike against the unfair conditions and fight for what's right!

https://tickets.kcstarlight.com/newsies

AD Theatre Event

Lied Center of Kansas Accessibility Open House

Thursday, October 1 | 4:00 - 6:00 PM

About the event: Learn about the accessibility offerings available at The Lied Center of Kansas. Experience an audio description demonstration, test out the hearing loop, explore theatre seating, and visit with local vendors.

Lied Center of Kansas - 1600 Stewart Dr., Lawrence, KS 66045

More details coming soon!

Beetlejuice

Saturday, October 3

The ghost with the most is coming to Starlight! Based on the Tim Burton film comes BEETLEJUICE, a musical comedy about making the most of every Day-O. Entertainment Weekly calls it “A FEAST FOR THE EYES AND THE SOUL!”

https://tickets.kcstarlight.com/beetlejuice

Starlight Theater
4600 Starlight Rd, Kansas City, MO
Tickets: www.kcstarlight.com
Box Office: 816-363-7827

Learn about the new Listen Everywhere Tech program now being used by Starlight on the Listen Tech Training Manual Page (pdf).

To obtain a device, visit the Guest Information Kiosk located near Box 5 and across from the Merchandise Kiosk and leave your driver’s license or ID with the Starlight staff. After the show, please return your device to receive your ID.
Note: for the best listening experience, you must be connected to the Starlight Listen Everywhere Wi-Fi. No other internet functionality will be available on the device while using the app.
Night of the show contact - text 816-278-7827

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Theaters with no current performances scheduled but AD is available by request

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