[KeyStoneChapter] Fwd: December Audio Described Events

Tue Dec 2 04:43:44 UTC 2025

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From: Audio Description Learning Network <adlearningnetwork at gmail.com>
Date: Mon, Dec 1, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Subject: December Audio Described Events
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Hello ADLN Community,

This is ADLN admin Simon Bonenfant. I hope everyone had an enjoyable
Thanksgiving weekend! We at the ADLN are so thankful to know you and share
in this journey as we continually strive for a future where the arts are
for everyone. It is because of your support, dedication, and love for this
work that has made this community as strong as it is today!

Below, please find the audio described events from December 5 to the 21st.
There are 8 events in total. If you have any questions or feedback, or just
want to drop me a note to say you’ll be at a particular event, be sure to
email me at adlearningnetwork at gmail.com

I would love to hear from you!

December 5 and 6, 2025, (Friday and Saturday)

*Event:* The Mountain Top

*Venue:* Arden Theatre Company

*Time:* Friday, December 5 at 7:00 PM and Saturday, December 6 at 2:00 PM

*Description:* After delivering his “I’ve Been to the Mountaintop” speech,
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. retires to his motel room, when an unexpected
visit from a mysterious maid sparks a night of conversation. As the evening
unfolds, King is gradually revealed in all his complexity: a man grappling
with doubt, destiny, and the weight of what’s to come. This intimate
reimagining of King’s final night is a powerful meditation on legacy and
the man behind the movement that shaped a nation.”

*Website:* Friday <https://purchase.ardentheatre.org/ChooseSeats/6133>

Saturday <https://purchase.ardentheatre.org/ChooseSeats/6137>

*Accessibility Services:* Audio Description; (Nicole Sardella); Open
Captioning; Smart Caption Glasses; Assistive listening devices; Large print
programs; Sensory tools, including show specific narrative  available at
all performances.

*Special Notes:* To purchase tickets by phone, call 215.922.1122 or email
boxofficer at ardentheatre.org.

December 7, 2025 (Sunday)

*Event:* A Christmas Carol

*Venue:* People’s Light, Leonard C. Haas Stage

*Time:* 2:00 PM, sensory tour at 1:00 PM

*Description:* “Experience the magic of Dickens' enduring classic

With inventive and joyful staging by Director Molly Rosa Houlahan, this
music-filled adaptation of A Christmas Carol offers a surprising and
whimsical reimagining of Charles Dickens’ beloved classic. Seen through the
eyes of a child, we follow Ebenezer Scrooge and a gathering of ghosts on a
journey through time that celebrates the redemptive power of kindness,
hope, and love. Featuring original music by People’s Light Producing
Artistic Director Zak Berkman, woven with traditional English carols, and
starring Ian Merrill Peakes as Scrooge, A Christmas Carol is a must-see for
the whole family this holiday season.”

*Website:* https://tickets.peopleslight.org/97014/97363

*Accessibility Services:* Audio Description and Sensory Tour; (Nicole
Sardella); relaxed performance; ASL Interpretation; (Hands Up Productions);
Smart Caption Glasses

*Special Notes:* For tickets please call the Box Office at 610.644.3500,
visit the link above, or email tickets at peopleslight.org. People’s Light is
a proud member of the Art Reach Access Program. If you have an Access Card,
please purchase your tickets via phone or email and tell the Box Office
associate about your Card.  If you would like to RSVP to the Sensory Tour
(1pm before the Audio Described performance), reserve an Audio Description
Device, or have any further questions please email Olivia DiIorio, at
diiorio at peopleslight.org.

December 11, 2025 (Thursday)

*Event:* A Christmas Story the Musical

*Venue:* Walnut Street Theatre

*Time:* 2:00 PM

*Description:* “A CHRISTMAS STORY The Musical is Broadway’s musical comedy
gift! A boy named Ralphie has a big imagination and one wish for Christmas,
a Red Ryder BB Gun. A kooky leg lamp, outrageous pink bunny pajamas, the
dogs stealing the turkey, a cranky department store Santa and a
triple-dog-dare to lick a freezing flagpole are just a few of the obstacles
that stand between Ralphie and his Christmas dream. Based on the classic
movie, this musical captures holiday wonder with funny and heartfelt songs,
show-stopping dancing, a pair of mischievous dogs, delicious wit and a
heart of gold!”

*Website:*
https://www.ticketmaster.com/walnut-street-theatres-a-christmas-story-philadelphia-pennsylvania-12-11-2025/event/020062CCC7D27ADC?refArtist=K8vZ917K3Jf&f_simplified_filter=true&f_enable_merch_slot=true

*Accessibility Services:* Audio Description; (Amanda Pasquini)

*Special Notes:* To purchase tickets by phone, call the box office at
215.574.3550.

December 14, 2025 (Sunday)

*Event:* Little Women

*Venue:* Hedgerow Theatre Company

*Time:* 2:00 PM, sensory tour at 1:15 PM

*Description:* “Step into the heart of the March family, where sisters Jo,
Meg, Amy, and Beth grow up together amid the American Civil War. Brave,
bright, and endlessly imaginative, each sister faces the challenge of
balancing her dreams with the weight of society’s expectations.

Through moments of laughter, loss, and love, they discover that the true
strength of family lies in unity, even when the world around them feels
uncertain. Hedgerow presents the regional premiere of playwright Kate
Hamill’s fresh adaptation of Louisa May Alcott’s beloved classic featuring
live musical accompaniment. This holiday season, gather with your loved
ones to celebrate a timeless tale of family, friendship, and the bonds that
hold communities together.”

Best enjoyed by ages  8+”

*Website:* https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?actions=22&p=1

*Accessibility Services:* Audio Description and Sensory Tour; (Gina
Pisasale); Relaxed Performance; Open Captioning; Smart Caption Glasses

*Special Notes:* Advanced reservations are encouraged for all accessibility
services. For open captioning, contact the box office to arrange best
seating. For questions or to RSVP, contact the box office at
boxoffice at hedgerowtheatre.org, or via phone at 610.565.4211.

December 18, 2025 (Thursday)

*Event:* Little Women

*Venue:* Hedgerow Theatre Company

*Time:* 7:00 PM, Sensory Tour at 6:15 PM

*Description:* “Step into the heart of the March family, where sisters Jo,
Meg, Amy, and Beth grow up together amid the American Civil War. Brave,
bright, and endlessly imaginative, each sister faces the challenge of
balancing her dreams with the weight of society’s expectations.

Through moments of laughter, loss, and love, they discover that the true
strength of family lies in unity, even when the world around them feels
uncertain. Hedgerow presents the regional premiere of playwright Kate
Hamill’s fresh adaptation of Louisa May Alcott’s beloved classic featuring
live musical accompaniment. This holiday season, gather with your loved
ones to celebrate a timeless tale of family, friendship, and the bonds that
hold communities together.”

Best enjoyed by ages  8+”

*Website:* https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?actions=24&p=1

*Accessibility Services:* Audio Description and Sensory Tour; (Gina
Pisasale); Smart Caption Glasses

*Special Notes:* Advanced reservations are encouraged for all accessibility
services. For questions or to RSVP, contact the box office at
boxoffice at hedgerowtheatre.org, or via phone at 610.565.4211.

December 21, 2025 (Sunday)

*Event:* A Christmas Carol

*Venue:* McCarter Theatre Center, Matthews Theatre

*Time:* 1:00 PM

*Description:* “The holiday tradition you love is back–filled with music,
magic, and the timeless spirit of generosity. And this year, McCarter is
proud to welcome acclaimed actor Cameron Knight in the role of Ebenezer
Scrooge. Gather your friends and loved ones to experience this timeless
classic, brought to life in an immersive celebration of joy and generosity.
A Christmas Carol is the perfect way to kick off the season–full of wonder,
warmth, and the spirit of togetherness.”

*Website:* https://tickets.mccarter.org/18415/18433

*Accessibility Services:* Audio Description; Assistive Listening Devices;
Wheelchair Accessible; Open Captioning

*Special Notes:* *The Matthews Theatre is located at the top of the hill on
University place, and faces College Road. For open captioning, contact the
box office to arrange the best seating. To purchase tickets via phone, call
the box office at 609.258.2787. You can also email
patronservices at mccarter.org

December 21, 2025 (Sunday)

*Event:* The Seasons

*Venue:* Opera Philadelphia, Perelman Theatre

*Time:* 2:00 PM

*Description:* “You could say Vivaldi had a kind of synesthesia when
writing The Four Seasons. What does being cold feel and sound like?
MacArthur Award-winning playwright and librettist Sarah Ruhl joins Anthony
Roth Costanzo to co-conceive a tapestry of Vivaldi’s music, telling an
original story about a world in which the seasons are completely out of
order. Tony Award-winning set designer Mimi Lien collaborates with M.I.T.
materials technologist Jack Forman to fuse art and science, bringing
atmospheric events to the stage. Celebrated choreographer Pam Tanowitz
creates a maelstrom of dance, director Zack Winokur helms the production,
and Corrado Rovaris conducts the rapturous piece, which stars Costanzo.”

*Website:*
https://tix.operaphila.org/28862/28884?_gl=1*7vecwa*_gcl_au*MTIxMTY2ODkxOC4xNzYyMDQ5ODM4*_ga*Mjc0Mzk5NTA4LjE3NTEyNzA0NDM.*_ga_JCLSY2WQC5*czE3NjQ2NDg2MjckbzYkZzAkdDE3NjQ2NDg2MjckajYwJGwwJGgw

*Accessibility Services:* Audio Description; (Nicole Sardella)

*Special Notes:* To purchase tickets by phone, call the box office at
215.732.8400.

I hope you will be able to attend some of these events as you enjoy your
holiday season!

>From all of us at the ADLN, we wish you every good thing as you celebrate
the holidays, and get ready for another new Year!

We extend our deepest gratitude for your steadfast support, and look
forward to working with you as we move into another year together.

All best,

Simon Bonenfant, on behalf of the ADLN team.

-- 

Simon Bonenfant

Outreach Coordinator

Hire Musicians LLC.
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