Seattle’s October lineup of accessible performances
Your monthly guide to inclusive performances in the Puget Sound region.
Not only do we have our usual line up of ASL interpretation, captioning, and sensory-friendly shows, but this month we also have Spanish captioned performances. Spanish captioning is a rare thing to see in Seattle–this month it is provided by Sound Theatre Company for their show References to Salvador Dalí Make Me Hot.
We have a decent sized calendar this month, so take a look at all the options, odds are you’ll find something that speaks to you.
Water for Elephants
“Many wonders await audiences in this gorgeously imaginative Broadway musical.” — The New York Times
ASL Interpreted: October 11 at 1 p.m.
Audio Described: October 11 at 1 p.m.
Open Captioned: October 11 at 6:30 p.m.
Closed Captioned: Available at all performances (October 6–11)
Our Town
Winner of the 1938 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, Thornton Wilder’s masterpiece has stood as a timeless pillar of the American stage.
Closed Captioned: October 11 at 7:30 p.m.
Sanctuary City
Childhood friends B and G — undocumented and unseen — watch that promise fray when one earns a path to citizenship and the other is left untethered and exposed.
Closed Captioned: October 18 at 7:30 p.m.
The Rocky Horror Picture Show
Red Curtain presents The Rocky Horror Picture Show with live shadow cast directed by Quinne Everett.
ASL Interpreted: October 17 at 7 p.m.
Leonardo! A Wonderful Show About a Terrible Monster
Meet Leonardo, a terrible monster who isn’t scary at all. Determined to finally scare someone, he meets Sam. But instead of a good scare, the two discover something neither expected: friendship.
ASL Interpreted October 10 at 11 a.m.
Sensory Friendly: October 17 at 3 p.m.
Audio Described: October 24 at 11 a.m.
Access Performance: October 24 at 11 a.m.
I’ll Be Your Superhero
Packed with imagination, humor, and superhero-sized fun, I’ll Be Your Superhero is a world premiere about discovering that sometimes the greatest heroes are right beside us.
Sensory Friendly: October 17 at 2 p.m.
ASL Interpreted October 24 at 2 p.m.
Audio Described: October 24 at 2 p.m.
Access Performance: October 24 at 2 p.m.
Salome
Adapted from the Oscar Wilde play of the same name, Salome has been thrilling and shocking audiences since its premiere in 1905.
Audio Described: October 25 at 2 p.m.
Eureka Day
Jonathan Spector’s popular Tony Award winner serves up a razor‑sharp satire of well‑meaning chaos and shines a light on the shared responsibility that holds a community together.
Open Captioned: October 8 at 7:30 p.m.; October 14 at 2 p.m.
Sensory Friendly: October 10 at 2 p.m.
ASL Interpreted: October 17 at 2 p.m.
Audio Described: October 17 at 2 p.m.
Bluey’s Big Play
Join Bluey and her family in their first live theatre show. This is Bluey as you’ve never seen it before, brought to real life.
ASL Interpreted: October 3 at 11 a.m.
Sensory Friendly: October 4 at 11 a.m.
Audio Described: October 4 at 3 p.m.
The Rocky Horror Picture Show Original Cast Spooktacular
Join the original ‘Magenta,’ Patricia Quinn, for a screening of the original unedited movie with a live shadow cast and audience participation.
ASL Interpreted: October 15 at 7:30 p.m.
Audio Described: October 15 at 7:30 p.m.
Jim Henson’s Labyrinth: In Concert 40th Anniversary
Experience the '80s cult classic film, with the iconic soundtrack performed by a live band on stage, accompanied by David Bowie's legendary vocals.
Audio Described: October 16 at 7 p.m.
Dance Theatre of Harlem
Dance Theatre of Harlem is a leading dance institution of unparalleled global acclaim. The Seattle performance will include Passage of Being, Return, and Firebird.
Audio Described: October 31 at 1 p.m.
References to Salvador Dalí Make Me Hot
Set in the desert of Barstow, California, the play follows Gabriela, the wife of career soldier Benito, as she dives into a surreal fantasy world during her husband’s prolonged absences.
Spanish Captioned: October 1 at 7:30 p.m.; October 2 at 7:30 p.m.; October 3 at 7:30 p.m.; October 4 at 2 p.m.; October 17 at 2 p.m.
English Captioned: October 8 at 7:30 p.m.; October 11 at 2 p.m.; October 12 at 7:30 p.m.
Audio Described: October 4 at 2 p.m.
ASL Interpreted: October 9 at 2 p.m.
Sensory Friendly: October 11 at 2 p.m.
Conscience
Margaret Chase Smith stood alone on the Senate floor, summoning the courage to speak the truth. As McCarthyism gripped the nation, she issued her Declaration of Conscience.
Closed Captioned: October 14 at 2 p.m.
Hamlet
A father is dead. A mother has moved on. And a son can feel the lies closing in around him.
ASL Interpreted: October 10 at 2 p.m.
Audio Described: October 10 at 2 p.m.
Ragtime
A compelling exploration of America at the turn of the 20th century, weaving together three unforgettable stories: a daring Harlem pianist, a determined Jewish immigrant, and an affluent society woman.
ASL Interpreted: October 3 at 2 p.m.
Captioned: October 17 at 2 p.m.
