Accessibility and Inclusion Efforts at the Walpole Footlighters!
Overview
The Inclusion Committee (formerly Accessibility Committee) at Footlighters is not just committed to making theater accessible to all but also to creating opportunities for all peoples to get involved in community theater either behind the scenes or on stage.
Contact Rueben at [email protected] to learn more.
Accessibility Measures:
Touch Table
A Touch Table is a live interactive display designed to provide ways for our blind and low vision audience members to experience visual elements of the show. All audience members are invited to handle, touch, smell and listen to the curated items. Each display is uniquely created to enrich our mainstage shows with costume, prop and scenic elements. Everyone benefits from the multi-sensory connections they make to the world they are about to enter.
Set Tour
A Set Tour is a guided opportunity for any ticket holders, including blind/low vision patrons, on the stage. Participants are encouraged to feel set pieces, sit on set décor, handle props and costumes, and ask questions. Members of the cast or crew may be available to answer questions and describe pieces personally.
Parking
Handicapped Parking is designated in front of the Playhouse for patrons with placards.
Passengers may be dropped off in front of the theater.
Hearing Assist
Hearing Enhancement Devices to amplify sound are available at the Box Office for all performances.
Program
The Show Program is available in digital form for each show. It is screen reader friendly and can be downloaded to be read at your convenience.
Pre-Show Notes
Pre-Show Notes are detailed descriptions of the set and props, where things are located, costumes and color stories, information about what the characters look like, how they move and their relationships to one another. Pre-show notes are provided online for anyone who benefits by knowing the lay of the land in advance.
Sensory/Content Warning List
Sensory/Content Warning List – For the comfort of our patrons, a detailed list of loud or sudden sound cues, abrupt changes in lighting and sensitive content are provided online. They can be read prior to the show or accessed by a QR code located in the program and at the theater, for use before the show begins.
Contact
For any other questions or concerns contact [email protected].
For specific questions regarding seating, please contact the box office directly [email protected] or leave a message at 508-668-8446.
We invite you to click our donate tab and make a donation to go towards our continued efforts with accessibility and inclusion!