Accessibility and Special Needs
Special seating needs
Please contact OCT as soon as possible before your field trip if any students in your group have special seating needs, including wheelchair users, or students with a visual or hearing impairment that require seating closer to the stage.
Wheelchair accessibility
Both the Newmark and Winningstad theaters are fully ADA-accessible. Please note: students needing completely accessible seating may need to sit with a chaperone in a different section than the rest of your group.
Restrooms
ADA-accessible restrooms are located on every floor of Hatfield Hall. In addition, a single-occupancy wheelchair accessible restroom is located on the second, third, and fourth floors next to Aisle 1 of the Newmark Theatre.
Sign Interpretation
OCT provides a sign interpreter at school performances on the following dates:
- Duck for President – Wednesday, October 31st, 9:45
- The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe – Wednesday, January 30th, 9:45
- The Stinky Cheese Man – Wednesday, March 13th, 9:45
- Gathering Blue – Wednesday, May 8th, 9:45
- A Year with Frog and Toad – Wednesday, May 22nd, 9:45
Assisted listening devices
Individual headseats or neck loops with a receiver are available for use during school performances. Please let an OCT staff member or usher know if a student, teacher or chaperone would like to use one of these devices.
Sensory Issues
We’re happy to answer any questions about script content, stage effects, sound and lighting, and any other concerns you may have.