Accessibility Offerings
Live theatre should be for everyone. At Seattle Children’s Theatre (SCT), we are proud to offer a range of accessibility options to ensure that every child and family can enjoy the magic of live performance—no matter their needs or abilities.
Our accessible performances include:
Sensory-Friendly Performances
Designed especially for neurodivergent audience members—including children with autism or other sensory sensitivities—these performances feature adjusted lighting and sound, a relaxed atmosphere, and quiet spaces available in the lobby.
ASL-Interpreted Performances
American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation is offered for select performances, with interpreters visible from the stage. Seating is reserved to ensure optimal viewing of both the action and the interpreters.
Audio Described Performances
For blind or visually impaired audience members, we offer live audio description via personal headset. Trained describers narrate the action, set, and costumes so every detail comes to life.
All-Inclusive Access Performances
Some performances combine sensory-friendly settings, ASL interpretation, and audio description—making them fully inclusive experiences for families with varied accessibility needs.
Access Performances
Seattle Children’s Theatre strives to provide accessible pathways for all people. Some performances combine sensory-friendly settings, ASL interpretation, and audio description—making them fully inclusive experiences for families with varied accessibility needs.
Wheelchair and Limited Mobility Access
Seattle Children’s Theatre is fully accessible for patrons using wheelchairs or with limited mobility. Both theatres can be accessed through the main entrance of the Charlotte Martin Theatre Lobby, located on the north side of the building just left of the Box Office.
Accessible seating is available in both spaces, and patrons are encouraged to call the Box Office at 206.441.3322 if accommodations are needed, including on the day of the performance. Wheelchair-accessible restrooms are located between both theatres, and a gender-inclusive, single-stall restroom is available in the upper lobby of the Charlotte Martin Theatre.
For convenient drop-off, guests may temporarily park in the loading zone on 2nd Ave North. Disabled street parking is also available nearby in front of Sacred Heart Church. For questions or assistance, contact tickets@sct.org—we’re here to help make your visit welcoming and accessible.
Audio Described Performances
Audio Description (AD) is a narration service that turns the production into an auditory experience. Using headphones, visually impaired audience members hear live description of the visual aspects of theatre, helping them to share in the experience of live theatre more fully. Audio Description is given using concise, objective descriptions to depict new scenes, settings, costumes, body language, and sight gags. Audio Description is available at all Access Performances.
This season, Seattle Children’s Theatre is also offering Audio Description On Demand (ADOD). To request this service, please contact the Box Office at tickets@sct.org or 206.441.3322 at least two (2) weeks in advance to schedule a describer.
Hearing Loop
A hearing loop has been installed in both theatres and in both Quiet Rooms. Hearing devices with telecoil, including certain hearing aids, cochlear implants, and BAHA or BAHS can connect directly to our hearing loop system. Patrons can switch their hearing devices to “T-coil” mode and hear the sound from performances directly in their hearing devices, or with the assistance of the telecoil unit associated with their device. If this is your first time using T-coil, speak with your audiologist to learn more about using your specific hearing device. Should you have issues connecting to the hearing loop during your visit, please let the House Management team know and they will be happy to provide assistance. Both theatres also have hearing loop receivers with headsets. If you would like to use one of these headsets, please contact the Box Office at tickets@sct.org or ask a staff member upon arrival.
American Sign Language Interpreted Performances
Each show in our Mainstage Season has at least one American Sign Language (ASL) interpreted performance. Our ASL interpreted performances feature skilled, professional interpreters. A special reserved seating area in the theatre allows Deaf and Hard of Hearing patrons a great view of both the interpreters and the stage. ASL interpretation is also available at our Access performances.
Sensory Sensitive Performances
Each show in our Mainstage Season has a Relaxed or Sensory Sensitive performance that incorporates special modifications to accommodate audiences with sensory needs. These accommodations are also available at our Access performances.
Masked Performances
This season, Seattle Children’s Theatre is proud to introduce Masked performances as part of our access offerings. With feedback from our audiences, staff, and peer organizations, we recognize the importance of introducing this option for families who are preparing for holiday travel, those who do not yet feel comfortable in the theatre, attendees supporting immunocompromised family members, or intergenerational groups looking for reduced risk. Learn more about our Masked performances and read our Frequently Asked Questions.
Personal Care Attendant (PCA)
Patrons who require a Personal Care Attendant (PCA) to accompany them to attend a performance can receive a complimentary ticket for admittance for the PCA. The PCA ticket can be coordinated directly through an SCT representative, by phone or email. SCT will do our best to seat the PCA as close to the patron as possible during the performance depending on availability.
Service Animals
Registered Service Animals are welcome inside the theatre. Pet relief areas can be found directly outside our building on the east and south sides. When attending a performance with your Service Animal, please let our staff know once you arrive at the theatre. For any questions please contact our Box Office at 206.441.3322 or tickets@sct.org.
Sponsors
These opportunities are made possible by our generous donors: