Accessibility Services

We are committed to making our Theatre accessible for everyone.
Contact our Box Office to find out how we can accommodate you or let us know how we can improve your experience. To request specific accommodations, email boxoffice@writerstheatre.org
or call 847-242-6000.

FOR PEOPLE WITH MOBILITY DIFFICULTIES

• Accessible parking spaces outside each theatre venue.
• Drop-off lane by the building's main entrance.
• Accessible entrances to each theatre venue.
• Doorbell at the main entrance to request assistance with the front doors.
• Courtesy wheelchair to assist with entering the building and theatre spaces.
• Wheelchair accessible seating. Depending on your preference, you may transfer into a theatre seat or request to have the theatre seat removed to remain in the wheelchair. When purchasing your tickets, let the Box Office know if you would like the theatre seat removed.
• Elevator access to second-level seating, Grand Gallery Walk and Stephanie and Bill Sick Rooftop Terrace and Garden.

FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE HARD OF HEARING

• We are pleased to offer assistive listening devices* in each of our theaters. Contact the Box Office with questions or for advance reservations. Assistive listening devices are offered free of charge; a photo ID is required as security. 
• In all performance venues in the new theatre center, we have t-coil induction loop technology. For anyone with a telecoil built into their hearing aid, by switching it on, you will be able to hear our performances with additional amplification and clarity.
• We are happy to connect you with scripts of our shows to read prior to your attendance. See our Script Policy for details and instructions. Contact our box office directly for further assistance.

ASL-Interpreted performances will be offered on an as-needed basis. For information about scheduling an ASL Interpreter for your performance, contact boxoffice@writerstheatre.org or 847-242-6000. We ask for at least 2 weeks prior to scheduled performances in order to prepare ASL interpreters.

There will be ASL-Interpreted performances on the following dates during the 2024/25 Season:

Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812 - Saturday, October 19th, 2024

Every Brilliant Thing - Saturday, December 7th, 2024

Frida...A Self Portrait - Saturday, Febuary 15th, 2025

Translations - Saturday, April 26th, 2025

Dhaba on Devon Avenue - Saturday, July 19th, 2025

There will be Open-Captioned performances on the
following dates during the 2024/25 Season:

 
Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812 - Thursday, September 26th, 2024

Every Brilliant Thing - Thursday, November 14th, 2024

Frida...A Self Portrait - Thursday, Febuary 13th, 2025

Translations - Thursday, April 24th, 2025

Dhaba on Devon Avenue - Thursday, July 10th, 2025

For information about attending or subscribing to these Open-Captioned performances, contact boxoffice@writerstheatre.org
or 847-242-6000.   

FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND/HAVE LOW VISION

Writers Theatre accommodates seating for guests with service animals. Contact the Box Office for more information.