[KeyStoneChapter] Fwd: February-March Audio Described Events, Plus Spotlight on Dark Room Ballet Upcoming Virtual Workshops!
Simon Bonenfant
sbonenfant2 at gmail.com
Mon Feb 2 07:10:47 UTC 2026
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From: Audio Description Learning Network <adlearningnetwork at gmail.com>
Date: Mon, Feb 2, 2026 at 2:09 AM
Subject: February-March Audio Described Events, Plus Spotlight on Dark Room
Ballet Upcoming Virtual Workshops!
To:
Hello ADLN Community,
This is ADLN admin Simon Bonenfant. I hope everyone is doing well, and
staying safe amidst the cold and snow we’ve been having.
Before we get to our usual local audio described events, I’d like to
spotlight two virtual AD workshops presented by Dark Room Ballet.
For those unfamiliar, Dark Room Ballet is an organization that both
provides accessible dance classes to the blind and visually impaired
community, and also facilitates workshops related to a wide variety of arts
and culture topics, all with audio description at the forefront. I’m
pleased to spotlight one workshop, which will occur once in March and once
in April. Entitled Improvising with our Ecosystems, and facilitated by
local artist Shannon Brooks.
>From the workshop description: “This workshop is a monthly ritual to
connect, stretch into, and experiment with the glory of our senses.
Sunday, March 1, 2026 → 2 to 4 pm ET
Sunday, April 12, 2026 → 2 to 4 pm ET.
“Practice will begin with grounding into our bodies, guided imaginative
eco-embodiments and learning different approaches to improvising with
movement, audio-description and sound. Then we will play with, touch,
taste, listen, and smell materials found in our own everyday to celebrate
and map out the landscapes of our sensorial experiences. Our time will
conclude by folding our somatic explorations into our improvisation
practice and sharing imperfect audio descriptions to reflect on our
practice together.
After each class, participants will receive an overview of what we
explored, music selections, and an ever-evolving dictionary of terms
specific to Shannon’s class series.”
End of Description.
“These are monthly workshops specifically accessible to people with low
vision and/or Blindness. Please feel free to pass this information along to
anyone who may be interested. If you would like to attend any or all of
these workshops, please email
info at darkroomballet.com
to begin the registration process.”
To learn more about Dark Room Ballet’s many initiatives, visit their
website here <https://darkroomballet.com/)>.
I hope some of you have found information about this workshop helpful, and
now on to our local listing of events!
There are 12 events in total, ranging from February 8 to March 15.
February 8, 2026 (Sunday)
*Event:* Complications in Sue
*Venue:* Opera Philadelphia, Academy of Music
Time: 2:00 PM
*Description:* “One librettist, one actor, four singers, and ten composers
join forces to make opera in a brand-new way. In his first opera libretto,
Pulitzer and Tony Award-winning playwright Michael R. Jackson (A Strange
Loop) traces the life of a woman named Sue. Sue’s life, from the mundane to
the extraordinary, unfolds before us, with each decade scored by a
different musical luminary. Opera Philadelphia favorites Missy Mazzoli
(Breaking the Waves, The Listeners), Rene Orth (10 Days in a Madhouse), and
Nico Muhly (Dark Sisters) return alongside a panoply of company debuts from
notable composers, like GRAMMY® nominee Nathalie Joachim. The production
stars MacArthur Genius and cabaret icon Justin Vivian Bond, with Zack
Winokur and Raja Feather Kelly directing, and conductor Caren Levine making
her Opera Philadelphia debut.”
*Website:*
https://tix.operaphila.org/28864/28877?_gl=1*pirq7d*_gcl_au*MTIxMTY2ODkxOC4xNzYyMDQ5ODM4*_ga*Mjc0Mzk5NTA4LjE3NTEyNzA0NDM.*_ga_JCLSY2WQC5*czE3NjczMjI5NjIkbzckZzEkdDE3NjczMjI5ODQkajM4JGwwJGgw
*Accessibility Services:* Audio Description; (Nicole Sardella)
*Special Notes:* To purchase tickets by phone, call the box office at
215.732.8400.
February 14, 2026 (Saturday)
*Event:* Caesar
*Venue:* Philadelphia Theatre Company
*Time:* 2:00 PM
*Description:* “What would you do to protect your home?
Shakespeare’s classic political tragedy is reborn as a gripping
contemporary thriller in this bold new adaptation by Tyler Dobrowsky.
Caesar stays true to Shakespeare’s original language but trims the story to
its leanest, most urgent core—cutting to the heart of ambition,
authoritarianism, and the cost of protecting democracy.
Brutus, a principled Roman senator, joins a conspiracy to assassinate
Julius Caesar, fearing the rise of tyranny. But once the deed is done, the
fragile dream of liberty spirals into violence, unrest, and civil war. As
alliances shift and Rome descends into chaos, the play asks: Who gets to
hold power? And at what price?
Running just 95 minutes, Caesar is fast-paced and fiercely relevant,
inviting audiences to draw parallels between ancient Rome and the political
tensions of our world today.
In a season about what it means to be home, Caesar asks: who gets to shape
the future of a nation? And what are we willing to risk to defend the
place—and people—we love?”
*Website:* https://myptc.philadelphiatheatrecompany.org/97898/98152
*Accessibility Services:* Audio Description; (Nicole Sardella)
*Special Notes:* For assistance purchasing tickets, please call the Box
Office at 215.985.0420 x1 or via email at boxoffice at philatheatreco.org.
February 20 and 21, 2026, (Friday and Saturday)
*Event:* Good Bones
*Venue:* Arden Theatre Company
*Time:* Friday, February 20 at 7:00 PM and Saturday, February 21st at 2:00
PM
*Description:* “A new sports stadium is being built in the middle of a
neighborhood. Aisha returns to her hometown to help the developers
revitalize the place she grew up in and starts working with a local
contractor who has a different vision for its future. The Philadelphia
premiere of the newest play by James Ijames, 2022 Pulitzer Prize-winning
playwright of Fat Ham, about community, change, and the soul of our cities.”
*Website:* Friday <https://purchase.ardentheatre.org/ChooseSeats/6285>
Saturday <https://purchase.ardentheatre.org/ChooseSeats/6286>
*Accessibility Services:* Audio Description; (Beth Feldman Brandt); 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
February 20, 2026 (Friday)
*Event:* Disney’s Beauty and the Beast
*Venue:* Academy of Music, Ensemble Arts Broadway Series
*Time:* 7:30 PM
*Description:* “Be Our Guest at BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, Disney’s first North
American production of the beloved musical in over 25 years!
Members of the original creative team have reunited to bring this
enchanting and timeless tale to life in a breathtaking musical filled with
romance and spectacle audience know and love. Beauty and the Beast is the
beloved musical that will fill your heart with joy and Disney magic.”
*Website:*
https://my.ensembleartsphilly.org/booking/production/58233?_gl=1*15xhh26*_gcl_au*MTgzMjA0OTg0My4xNzY4Mzk3MTgy*_ga*OTY5NTQyODkxLjE3NTY3NTgxOTU.*_ga_Y1K28WBV39*czE3NzAwMDYxMjMkbzckZzAkdDE3NzAwMDYxMjYkajU4JGwwJGgw
*Accessibility Services:* Audio Description; (Nicole Sardella); ASL
Interpretation; (Hands Up Productions)
*Special Notes:* To purchase tickets by phone, call the box office at
215.893.1999. Reach them by email at audienceservices at ensembleartsphilly.org
February 22, 2026 (Sunday)
*Event:* Ken Ludwig’s Dear Jack, Dear Louise
*Venue:* Hedgerow Theatre Company
*Time:* 2:00 PM, with Sensory Tour at 1:15 PM
*Description:* “A love story begins when two strangers meet by letter
during World War II. U.S. Army Captain Jack Ludwig, a military doctor
stationed in Oregon, begins writing to Louise Rabiner, an aspiring actress
and dancer in New York City, hoping to meet her someday, if the war allows.
Tony Award-winning playwright Ken Ludwig tells the joyous, heart-warming
story of his parents’ courtship during World War II, and the results are
anything but expected.
Best enjoyed by ages 10+
Contains references to war and violence.”
*Website:* https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?actions=24&p=1
*Accessibility Services:* Audio Description and Sensory Tour; (Nicole
Sardella); ASL Interpretation; (Hands Up Productions); Watch Word Live
Captioning via glasses or smartphone
*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.
February 26, 2026 (Thursday)
*Event:* Ken Ludwig’s Dear Jack, Dear Louise
*Venue:* Hedgerow Theatre Company
*Time:* 7:30 PM, with sensory tour at 6:45 PM
*Description:* “A love story begins when two strangers meet by letter
during World War II. U.S. Army Captain Jack Ludwig, a military doctor
stationed in Oregon, begins writing to Louise Rabiner, an aspiring actress
and dancer in New York City, hoping to meet her someday, if the war allows.
Tony Award-winning playwright Ken Ludwig tells the joyous, heart-warming
story of his parents’ courtship during World War II, and the results are
anything but expected.
Best enjoyed by ages 10+
Contains references to war and violence.”
*Website:* https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?actions=26&p=4
*Accessibility Services:* Audio Description; (Nicole Sardella); Watch Word
Live Captioning via Glasses or Smartphone
*Special Notes:* Before the sensory tour on 2/26, there will be a happy
hour pride night reception starting at 6:30.
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.
March 5, 2026 (Thursday)
*Event:* The Garbologists
*Venue:* Montgomery Theatre
*Time:* 7:30 PM, sensory tour at 6:45 PM.
*Description:* “By Lindsay Joelle
Running time is approximately 90 minutes with no intermission.
Recommended for ages 18 and up due to strong language and mature themes.
Climb aboard for this fresh, big-hearted comedy that pairs two unlikely
partners in an equally unlikely setting: the cab of a New York City garbage
truck. Danny is a gruff, seasoned worker with a soft side he’d rather hide.
Marlowe is an Ivy-educated newbie, has mysteriously joined his route. The
two spar and “trash talk” through their first shifts together but soon find
common ground in the dignity of overlooked work, parenting, and mongo—the
art of finding treasure in other people’s trash. A funny, deeply human
story about what we throw away and what’s worth holding onto.”
*Website:* https://ci.ovationtix.com/36753/production/1254212
*Accessibility Services:* Audio Description and Sensory Tour; (Nicole
Sardella); Wheelchair Accessible; Accessible parking; Assistive Listening
Devices;
*Special Notes:* To RSVP to the sensory tour and reserve an audio
description headset, contact the box office by email at
play at montgomerytheater.org, or by phone at 215.723.9984.
March 13, 2026 (Friday)
*Event:* Tina
The Tina Turner Musical
*Venue:* Academy of Music, Ensemble Arts Broadway Series
*Description:* “An uplifting comeback story like no other, TINA – The Tina
Turner Musical is the inspiring journey of a woman who broke barriers and
became the Queen of Rock n’ Roll.
Set to the pulse-pounding soundtrack of her most beloved hits, this
electrifying sensation will send you soaring to the rafters.
One of the world’s best-selling artists of all time, Tina Turner won 12
Grammy Awards and her live shows were seen by millions, with more concert
tickets sold than any other solo performer in music history.
Featuring her much loved songs, TINA – The Tina Turner Musical is written
by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Katori Hall.”
*Website:*
https://my.ensembleartsphilly.org/booking/production/59032?_gl=1*1bqxgk1*_ga*MjA5MDcxNzEwNy4xNzM3MDU1NjYy*_ga_Y1K28WBV39*czE3NzAwMDkyMTIkbzE3JGcxJHQxNzcwMDA5NzkwJGo2MCRsMCRoMA..*_gcl_au*MjcyMzM2MTkuMTc3MDAwOTIxMg
..
*Accessibility Services:* Audio Description; (Nicole Sardella); ASL
Interpretation; (Hands Up Productions)
*Special Notes:* To purchase tickets by phone, call the box office at
215.893.1999. Reach them by email at audienceservices at ensembleartsphilly.org
March 13, 2026 (Friday)
*Event:* Twelfth Night
*Venue:* People’s Light, Leonard C. Haas Stage
*Time:* 7:00 PM
*Description:* “A brand-new spin on Shakespeare's comedic love pentangle
A shipwreck, mistaken identities, and tangled desires set the stage for a
brand-new spin on Shakespeare’s sharp and subversive comedy. Andrew
Watring’s directorial debut at People’s Light sets our scene in a luxurious
resort, a modern playground for the upper crust. After Viola washes ashore
and disguises herself to navigate this strange new world, she quickly finds
herself caught in a dizzying love triangle. As the resort’s eccentric
inhabitants start to disrupt the order of things, the servants and the
served collide in a riotous, romantic story of revelry and rebellion.”
*Website:* https://tickets.peopleslight.org/97480/97500
*Accessibility Services:* Audio Description and Sensory Tour; (Beth Feldman
Brandt)
*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
(6pm) before the Audio Described performance), reserve an Audio Description
Device, or have any further questions please email Olivia DiIorio, at
diiorio at peopleslight.org.
March 15, 2026 (Sunday)
*Event:* Twelfth Night
*Venue:* People’s Light, Leonard C. Haas Stage
*Time:* 2:00 PM, with sensory tour at 1:00 PM
*Description:* “A brand-new spin on Shakespeare's comedic love pentangle
A shipwreck, mistaken identities, and tangled desires set the stage for a
brand-new spin on Shakespeare’s sharp and subversive comedy. Andrew
Watring’s directorial debut at People’s Light sets our scene in a luxurious
resort, a modern playground for the upper crust. After Viola washes ashore
and disguises herself to navigate this strange new world, she quickly finds
herself caught in a dizzying love triangle. As the resort’s eccentric
inhabitants start to disrupt the order of things, the servants and the
served collide in a riotous, romantic story of revelry and rebellion.”
*Website:* https://tickets.peopleslight.org/97480/97508
*Accessibility Services:* Audio Description and Sensory Tour; (Beth Feldman
Brandt); Relaxed Performance; ASL Interpretation; (Hands Up Productions)
*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.
March 15, 2026 (Sunday)
*Event:* Circus Quixote
*Venue:* McCarter Theatre Center, Matthews Theatre
*Time:* 2:00 PM
*Description:* “Cervantes’ classic is reimagined in a dazzling new
production from the creators of McCarter audience favorites, Lookingglass
Alice and Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein.
Somewhere in La Mancha there lived a man who read so many books that his
brains dried up…so he becomes a knight! As Don Quixote embarks on his
impossible quest for justice, Lookingglass Theatre’s signature acrobatics,
breathtaking visuals, and boundless imagination transport audiences into
his wild, windmill-tilting world.”
*Website:* https://tickets.mccarter.org/18375/18388
*Accessibility Services:* Audio Description; (Nicole Sardella); Open
Captioning
I hope you will be able to attend some of these productions. If you have
any feedback, send an email to adlearningnetwork at gmail.com, and be sure to
forward this email to a friend!
I hope you enjoy your February, and I’ll be back in March, hopefully when
the weather is warmer!
With best Regards,
Simon Bonenfant, on behalf of the ADLN team.
--
Simon Bonenfant
Outreach Coordinator
Hire Musicians LLC.
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