Resources for ASL Users at Performances
Recommendations and FAQs
Venues that provide interpreters by request:
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Click on underlined venue names to be redirected to their websites.
Milwaukee Area
Fiserv Forum (Deer District, Milwaukee)
American Family Field (West Allis)
X=Ray Arcade (Cudahy)
Pabst Theater Group (Milwaukee)
Pabst Theater
Riverside Theater
Turner Hall
Miller High Life Theater
Madison Area
Overture Center of the Arts (Downtown Madison)
Kids in the Rotunda has free ASL interpreted shows every Saturday, 1pm (Oct-Apr)
Forward Theater (Downtown Madison)
Sylvee (East Downtown Madison)
**You may always ask a venue to provide an interpreter and request support/facilitation from ACT.
Venues that provide interpreters for general access*
Milwaukee Area
Marcus Center (Downtown Milwaukee)
The Rep (Downtown Milwaukee)
Renaissance Theaterworks (3rd Ward, Milwaukee)
Racine Theater Guild (Racine)
Skylight Music Theater (3rd Ward, Milwaukee)
Milwaukee Chamber Theater (3rd Ward, Milwaukee)
Kith & Kin Theatre Collective (Milwaukee)
First Stage (Milwaukee)
Madison Area
Overture Center of the Arts (Downtown Madison)
Children’s Theater of Madison (Downtown Madison)
Forward Theater (Downtown Madison)
American Players’ Theater (Spring Green)
Sun Prairie Civic Theater (Sun Prairie)
Penguin Project (Sun Prairie)
Sun Prairie School District (Sun Prairie)
All plays and musicals at Sun Prairie High Schools will have ASL interpretation for one show of each run.
*On specified dates. You need to request interpreters for additional dates
Frequently Asked Questions - FAQ
Q: I want to go to a show but don’t know if it’s interpreted. What do I do? (Video)
A: Contact the venue’s ticket office/box office and state in an email subject line or in your message that you need ASL interpreters for a show. Be sure to follow up if you do not receive a reply within 24-48 hours.
*Feel free to CC ACT in the email conversation if you would like our coordination and advocacy services. You may also ask that we lead the conversation entirely, just let us know how much you wish to be involved.
Q: How early should I arrive to a show?
A: You may enter the venue after “doors,” or when the doors to the even open. We recommend arriving at least 1 hour to 30 minutes before the performance starts to make sure the seating arrangement works for you, check to make sure the interpreters’ lights are sufficient, and to connect with your ASL team
Q: What do I do when I arrive to the show?
A: When asking for access to interpreters you can also ask for a recommendation for when you arrive. Ask if there is a specific person to meet upon arrival. You may also request interpreters’ contact information or communicate with ACT’s owner, Leigh Whisenant (608.515.7728) to connect with interpreters and find your seats.
**More coming soon, as well as ASL version
COMING SOON:
What is a DASL
What is a DOI
Why is there a CDI in my Show? (*Wicked at Overture Center)
AND ASL videos for the above topics
Check out the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) Standard Practice Paper regarding Performance Interpreting for more information about best practices:
https://riseinterpreting.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/PerformingArts_SPP.pdf