Many theater performances are now accessible to the members of the community who have low vision. Large print programs are offered along with audio described performances.

The following theaters provide special services for visitors with low vision:

Arena Stage
Large print program at all performances. Audio described performances on select Thursday evenings and Saturday matinees.
Contact: (202) 554-9066, ext. 234 or visit www.arenastage.org

Ford's Theatre
Large print program available with advance notice. Audio described performances on select Sunday matinees and Tuesday evenings.
Contact: (202) 638-2941 or visit www.fordstheatre.org

The Kennedy Center
Large print program available at all performances. Audio described performances at select matinee and evening performances of all theatrical presentations. Touch tours of the Kennedy Center are available upon request with two weeks advance notice.
Contact: (202) 416-8727 or visit www.kennedy-center.org

Olney Theatre Center
Audio described performances are offered on the third Wednesday evening of each production's run. Audience members may enjoy free broadcast pre-show program notes and descriptions of the action, scenery and costumes during pauses in the dialogue from any seat in the theater. The Metropolitan Washington Ear provides this service.
Contact: (301) 924-4485, ext. 105 or visit www.olneytheatre.org

Shakespeare Theatre Company
Two audio described performances are available for each production throughout the year on select Thursday evenings and Saturday matinees. Large print program notes, and an infrared audio enhancement system are also available at all performances at the coat check on a first-come basis at Sidney Harman Hall and Lansburgh Theatre.
Contact: (202) 547-3230, ext. 2520 or visit www.shakespearetheatre.org

In addition, the Metropolitan Washington Ear provides transportation to people with low vision who want to attend the audio described performances. Call (301) 681-6636 for more information.