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Access Virginia was established to provide and promote accessibility at performing arts theaters as well as other venues for the Deaf/Hard of Hearing and Blind/Visually Impaired Communities, to create tangible positive changes in their lives.

Patrons enjoying the audio description and captions at the thrilling theatrical mystery, Rehearsal for Murder, at Willi...
11/16/2025

Patrons enjoying the audio description and captions at the thrilling theatrical mystery, Rehearsal for Murder, at Williamsburg Players!
Get your tickets to know who killed the beautiful leading lady in the play! Thanks Jen and Kim for making theater accessible!






A Christmas Carol is coming to Williamsburg Players on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at 2 PM! ❄️In this holiday favorite,...
11/15/2025

A Christmas Carol is coming to Williamsburg Players on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at 2 PM! ❄️

In this holiday favorite, Charles Dickens shows us Ebenezer Scrooge as he falls asleep in his dingy, cold quarters on Christmas Eve. The old miser is visited by three ghosts, each revealing to Scrooge his wrong doings and what will happen if he continues in his evil ways. A traditional holiday classic for the entire family, guaranteed to fill you with the Christmas spirit and warm your heart. 💛

Open caption and audio description services will be available. Purchase tickets in Orchestra Right.

🎟️ To purchase tickets or learn more, visit https://williamsburgplayers.org/wp/shows/ or call 757-229-0431.

🌐 Discover more shows on our website: https://www.accessvirginia.info/theater-shows

🌟 Get your tickets today!

Access Virginia is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that was created to provide open captioning and audio description at live theatrical performances so that Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Blind, Visually Impaired persons can attend performances and experience the wonder of live entertainment at public facilities. Access Virginia will work to expand accommodation services to other public venues.

11/15/2025

Another glimpse into our wonderful time last Saturday at The Wiz at Chrysler Hall SevenVenues . 🎭 Sponsored by Norfolk ARTS and Hampton Roads Community Foundation Scholarships.

A Sherlock Carol is coming to Wells Theatre on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at 7:30 PM! 🔍The merry, mysterious hit retur...
11/14/2025

A Sherlock Carol is coming to Wells Theatre on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at 7:30 PM! 🔍

The merry, mysterious hit returns! In Mark Shanahan’s joyful and clever play, Moriarty is dead, and Sherlock is a haunted man. But when a grown Tiny Tim comes knocking on Sherlock’s door asking for an investigation into the untimely death of Mr. Ebenezer Scrooge, the Great Detective must use his gifts to solve a Dickens of a Christmas case! 🎁

Open caption services will be available. Seating for open captioning is provided in the Orchestra Left side of the House. Please use access code “ACCESSVA” when purchasing tickets online or calling the box office.

🎟️ To purchase tickets or learn more, visit https://www.vastage.org/season-47 or call 757-627-1234.

🌐 Discover more shows on our website: https://www.accessvirginia.info/theater-shows

🌟 Don’t forget to save this post & share with a friend!

Access Virginia is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that was created to provide open captioning and audio description at live theatrical performances so that Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Blind, Visually Impaired persons can attend performances and experience the wonder of live entertainment at public facilities. Access Virginia will work to expand accommodation services to other public venues.

A Merry Little Christmas Carol is coming to Wells Theatre on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at 2:00 PM! 🎁Hampton Roads’ mo...
11/14/2025

A Merry Little Christmas Carol is coming to Wells Theatre on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at 2:00 PM! 🎁

Hampton Roads’ most heartfelt holiday celebration! Come along with this charming ensemble as they follow the story of Scrooge's life, accompanied by the Christmas spirits of past, present, and future, to find the real Christmas spirit that he’s always been missing…his own. ❄️

Open caption and audio description services will be available. Seating for open captioning and audio description is provided in the Orchestra Left side of the House. Please use access code “ACCESSVA” when purchasing tickets online or calling the box office.

🎟️ To purchase tickets or learn more, visit https://www.vastage.org/season-47 or call 757-627-1234.

🌐 Discover more shows on our website: https://www.accessvirginia.info/theater-shows

🌟 Don’t forget to save this post & share with a friend!

Access Virginia is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that was created to provide open captioning and audio description at live theatrical performances so that Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Blind, Visually Impaired persons can attend performances and experience the wonder of live entertainment at public facilities. Access Virginia will work to expand accommodation services to other public venues.

Rehearsal for Murder is coming to Williamsburg Players tomorrow Saturday, November 15, 2025, at 2 PM! ✨In a Berlin night...
11/14/2025

Rehearsal for Murder is coming to Williamsburg Players tomorrow Saturday, November 15, 2025, at 2 PM! ✨

In a Berlin nightclub, as the 1920s draw to a close, the Master of Ceremonies welcomes the audience and assures them they will forget all their troubles at the Cabaret. With the Emcee’s b***y songs as wry commentary, Cabaret explores the dark, heady, and tumultuous life of Berlin’s natives and expatriates as Germany slowly yields to the emerging Third Reich. Cliff, a young American writer newly arrived in Berlin, is immediately taken with English singer Sally Bowles. Meanwhile, Fräulein Schneider, proprietor of Cliff and Sally’s boarding house, tentatively begins a romance with Herr Schultz, a mild-mannered fruit seller who happens to be Jewish. As the rest of the world rushes towards the brink of war, the Cabaret performers try their hardest to reassure the crowd that, "In here, life is beautiful.” 👉 Please be advised that this musical contains mature themes and material including strong sexuality, profanity, drug use, violence, and other mature elements along with historical iconography and language relevant to the time period and location. 🎶

Open caption and audio description services will be available. Purchase tickets in Orchestra Right.

🎟️ To purchase tickets or learn more, visit https://williamsburgplayers.org/wp/shows/ or call 757-229-0431.

🌐 Discover more shows on our website: https://www.accessvirginia.info/theater-shows

📣 Get your tickets today!

Access Virginia is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that was created to provide open captioning and audio description at live theatrical performances so that Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Blind, Visually Impaired persons can attend performances and experience the wonder of live entertainment at public facilities. Access Virginia will work to expand accommodation services to other public venues.

& Juliet is coming to Chrysler Hall on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at 2:00 PM! ✨Created by the Emmy-winning writer from ...
11/13/2025

& Juliet is coming to Chrysler Hall on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at 2:00 PM! ✨

Created by the Emmy-winning writer from “Schitt’s Creek,” this hilarious new musical flips the script on the greatest love story ever told. & Juliet asks: what would happen next if Juliet didn’t end it all over Romeo? Get whisked away on a fabulous journey as she ditches her famous ending for a fresh beginning and a second chance at life and love—her way. Break free of the balcony scene and get into this romantic comedy that proves there’s life after Romeo. The only thing tragic would be missing it. 🎶

Open caption and audio description services will be available. Purchase tickets for Left Orchestra Seating.

🎟️ To purchase tickets or learn more, visit https://www.sevenvenues.com/events/detail/and-juliet or call 757-664-6964.

🌐 Discover more shows on our website: https://www.accessvirginia.info/theater-shows

📣 Set your reminder, you won’t want to miss this!

Access Virginia is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that was created to provide open captioning and audio description at live theatrical performances so that Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Blind, Visually Impaired persons can attend performances and experience the wonder of live entertainment at public facilities. Access Virginia will work to expand accommodation services to other public venues.

What a great afternoon with our Access Virginia family! We had a wonderful time at The Wiz this Saturday at Chrysler Hal...
11/13/2025

What a great afternoon with our Access Virginia family! We had a wonderful time at The Wiz this Saturday at Chrysler Hall, bringing accessibility to the stage with captions and audio descriptions. 🌟

It's a Wonderful Life, A Radio Play is coming to Swift Creek Mill Theatre on Sunday, December 14, 2025, at 2:30 PM! ✨A r...
11/13/2025

It's a Wonderful Life, A Radio Play is coming to Swift Creek Mill Theatre on Sunday, December 14, 2025, at 2:30 PM! ✨

A radio re-enactment of the famous film script with live sound effects, musical commercial breaks, and an entertaining studio environment.

Open caption services will be available.

🎟️ To purchase tickets or learn more, visit https://swiftcreekmill.showare.com/ or call 804-748-5203.

🌐 Discover more shows on our website: https://www.accessvirginia.info/theater-shows

🎭 Set your reminder, you won’t want to miss this!

Access Virginia is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that was created to provide open captioning and audio description at live theatrical performances so that Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Blind, Visually Impaired persons can attend performances and experience the wonder of live entertainment at public facilities. Access Virginia will work to expand accommodation services to other public venues.

11/11/2025

Honoring some of the incredible veterans we have the privilege to serve. Thank you! 🌟🎬

To those who served, we thank you. 💙Access Virginia and the Hearing Loss Association of America Virginia Beach Chapter a...
11/11/2025

To those who served, we thank you. 💙

Access Virginia and the Hearing Loss Association of America Virginia Beach Chapter are proud to offer free tickets to select live theatrical performances in Hampton Roads, VA for Veterans with hearing or vision loss. Each Veteran may bring one guest. Browse dates, times, and locations at www.accessvirginia.info

Accessibility Features:
🎧 Open Captioning for hearing loss
👁️ Audio Description for vision loss

Upcoming Show:
Rehearsal for Murder at Williamsburg Players on November 15, 2025

Reserve your complimentary tickets today!

To register, scan the QR code or contact:
📲 Lois Boyle at admin@accessvirginia.info or 757-276-1761
📲 Kenneth Reichert at kwreiche@hlaavb.org

Rehearsal for Murder is coming to Williamsburg Players on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at 2 PM! ✨In a Berlin nightclub, ...
11/10/2025

Rehearsal for Murder is coming to Williamsburg Players on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at 2 PM! ✨

In a Berlin nightclub, as the 1920s draw to a close, the Master of Ceremonies welcomes the audience and assures them they will forget all their troubles at the Cabaret. With the Emcee’s b***y songs as wry commentary, Cabaret explores the dark, heady, and tumultuous life of Berlin’s natives and expatriates as Germany slowly yields to the emerging Third Reich. Cliff, a young American writer newly arrived in Berlin, is immediately taken with English singer Sally Bowles. Meanwhile, Fräulein Schneider, proprietor of Cliff and Sally’s boarding house, tentatively begins a romance with Herr Schultz, a mild-mannered fruit seller who happens to be Jewish. As the rest of the world rushes towards the brink of war, the Cabaret performers try their hardest to reassure the crowd that, "In here, life is beautiful.” 👉 Please be advised that this musical contains mature themes and material including strong sexuality, profanity, drug use, violence, and other mature elements along with historical iconography and language relevant to the time period and location. 🎶

Open caption and audio description services will be available. Purchase tickets in Orchestra Right.

🎟️ To purchase tickets or learn more, visit https://williamsburgplayers.org/wp/shows/ or call 757-229-0431.

🌐 Discover more shows on our website: https://www.accessvirginia.info/theater-shows

📣 Set your reminder, you won’t want to miss this!

Access Virginia is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that was created to provide open captioning and audio description at live theatrical performances so that Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Blind, Visually Impaired persons can attend performances and experience the wonder of live entertainment at public facilities. Access Virginia will work to expand accommodation services to other public venues.

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Tuesday 9am - 5pm
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Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 12am
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Access Virginia is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that was created to provide open captioning and audio description at live theatrical performances so that Deaf/Hard of Hearing and Blind/Visually Impaired persons can attend performances and experience the wonder of live entertainment at public facilities. Access Virginia will work to expand accommodation services to other public venues.

WHY IS PROVIDING ACCOMMODATION SO IMPORTANT?

Under Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), both the facility and the presenter/producer have a legal obligation to provide effective communication for someone with a disability that does not fundamentally alter the nature of the product being offered or cause an undue burden to the venue. As cited in the ADA Technical Assistance Manual, open captioning and audio description are examples of auxiliary aids and services that promote effective communication for people who are hard of hearing, Deaf and visually impaired.

Access Virginia Accessibility Programs (AVAP) makes attending live theatre possible for everyone. Special seating is reserved for theatre-goers who are hard of hearing, Deaf and visually impaired.