[KeyStoneChapter] Fwd: July-August Audio Described Events
Simon Bonenfant
sbonenfant2 at gmail.com
Thu Jul 2 08:46:10 UTC 2026
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From: Audio Description Learning Network <adlearningnetwork at gmail.com>
Date: Thu, Jul 2, 2026 at 4:45 AM
Subject: July-August Audio Described Events
To:
Hello ADLN Community,
This is ADLN admin Simon Bonenfant. I hope your summer is going well, and
that you’re looking forward to the Fourth of July holiday! Below, please
find the audio described events from July 12 to August 23. There are 9
events in total. Remember to forward to a friend, and reach out to me with
any AD comments or questions at adlearningnetwork at gmail.com
July 12, 2026 (Sunday)
*Event:* A Christmas Carol Staged Reading
*Venue:* Acting Without Boundaries, Centennial Hall at The Haverford School
*Time:* 4:00 PM
*Description:* You’re Invited! Celebrate Christmas in July! Our talented
performers will present a staged reading of this timeless Dickens’ tale.
Come back in the fall to see a fully staged version of this amazing play.
*Website:*
https://www.actingwithoutboundaries.org/event/a-christmas-carol-staged-reading/
*Accessibility Services:* Open Audio Description; (Hannah Brannau); Open
Captioning
*Special Notes:* Centennial Hall is located at 27 Railroad Ave., Haverford,
PA 19041. Admission is free, no tickets required. If you have any questions
about this performance, call the AWB office at 610.922.8240, or reach out
to Program Manager, Sharon Yun via email at syun at awb2004.org
July 14, 2026 (Tuesday)
*Event:* From Nature to Nylons: A Touch-Based History of Textiles
*Venue:* Science History Institute
*Time:* 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
*Cost:* $3
*Description:* “Created in collaboration with Philly Touch Tours, Touch
Tours is a recurring program taking place on the second Tuesday of every
month. This touch-based tour offers guests a private learning experience
that combines a personally guided exploration of select gallery exhibits
and a hands-on study of objects from our collections.
>From Nature to Nylons begins with an introduction to natural fibers, such
as wool and linen, and moves on to the development of plastics and
synthetic materials like nylon and Gore-Tex. Guests will leave with a
better understanding of how these fibers changed our world, and how the
changing world influenced our desire for advanced high-tech textiles.
This tour is specifically designed to engage guests who are blind and
visually impaired. We also strive to be inclusive for all visitors with
various abilities. Please reach out to communicate your accessibility needs.
Reservations for the touch tour are required, and participation is
restricted to 10 guests. Because reservations are limited, guests are
encouraged to register early. To register, use the form provided on the
event page.”
*Website:*
https://www.sciencehistory.org/visit/events/from-nature-to-nylons-a-touch-based-history-of-textiles-202607/
Special Notes: If you have any questions or would like to pay cash for the
tour, email touchtours at sciencehistory.org or call 215.925.2222.
July 25, 2026 (Saturday)
*Event:* Romeo & Juliet
*Venue:* Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival, Main Stage
2755 Station Avenue, Center Valley, PA 18034
*Time:* 2:00 PM
*Description:* “An ancient feud divides the Montagues and Capulets—until
Romeo and Juliet meet and fall irrevocably in love. Their secret marriage
defies generations of bloodshed, but in a world poisoned by hatred, even
the most transcendent love cannot escape fate. From the euphoric heights of
a moonlit balcony to the stifling darkness of a tomb, Shakespeare's most
iconic tragedy races toward its devastating conclusion. This is a story
that challenges whether love can ever truly conquer hate. Ages 12+”
*Website:*
https://pashakespeare.app.getcuebox.com/o/3NSD7BXR/shows/FHST8QVJ/showtimes/1W4J511J/ticket-selection
*Accessibility Services:* Audio Description; (Nicole Sardella)
*Special Notes:* To purchase tickets by phone, call the box office at
610.282.9455, or reach them by email at boxoffice at pashakespeare.org
July 26, 2026 (Sunday)
*Event:* Signers Hall Touch Tour
*Venue:* The National Constitution Center
*Time:* 9:00 to 10:30 AM
*Description:* “Created in collaboration with Philly Touch Tours, staff
will guide visitors through a fascinating story telling experience and
interaction with the full size statues of those who added their names to
the Constitution as well as those who dissented. Contact
kmarinello at constitutioncenter.org and bkrisch at constitutioncenter.org to
reserve a spot.”
*Website:* https://constitutioncenter.org/
Special Notes: Interested in learning more? Check out this recent NPR radio
segment
<https://www.npr.org/2026/06/18/nx-s1-5835738/museum-blind-disability-america-250>,
which features staff from Philly Touch Tours as well as the National
Constitution Center.
July 26, 2026 (Sunday)
*Event:* Ain’t Misbehavin’
*Venue:* People’s Light, Leonard C. Haas Stage
*Time:* 2:00 PM, Sensory Tour at 1:00 PM
*Description:* “A joyous summer musical!
Step into the vibrant and swinging world of the Harlem Renaissance in this
raucous and joyful musical revue, celebrating the music and spirit of the
legendary Fats Waller. The Tony and Grammy Award-winning, jazz-infused
score includes Waller’s famous hits like “Honeysuckle Rose” and “I Can’t
Give You Anything But Love”. This playful and exuberant tribute to the
iconic tunes of the era captures the essence of Manhattan’s nightlife, from
the swanky Cotton Club to the lively dives of Lenox Avenue. Directed by
Broadway’s Steve H. Broadnax III (A Raisin in the Sun, Bonez), Ain’t
Misbehavin’ brings the pulse of an unforgettable musical era to life.”
*Website:* https://tickets.peopleslight.org/97628/97674
*Accessibility Services:* Audio Description and Sensory Tour; (Nick
Hatcher); ASL Interpretation; (Hands Up Productions); Relaxed Performance;
Watchword Caption Glasses; Wheelchair Accessible Seating, Assistive
Listening Devices, Large Print Programs, and Fidget Library available at
all performances.
*Special Notes:* For tickets please call the Box Office at 610.644.3500,
visit peopleslight.org, 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
July 26, 2026 (Sunday)
*Event:* Coriolanus
*Venue:* Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival, Schubert Theatre
2755 Station Avenue, Center Valley, PA 18034
*Time:* 2:00 PM
*Description:* “Coriolanus—arelentless warrior and a celebrated hero until
his pride becomes his downfall. Once the people’s champion, he becomes
their greatest threat when his contempt for the masses collides with the
politics of power. Coriolanus asks: What happens when a hero
believes he’s above those he serves? Experience it “Extreme Shakespeare”
style—actors arrive with lines learned, rehearse independently, and open
within days. No director. No designers. No safety net. Just the raw power
of Shakespeare’s explosive tragedy.”
*Website:*
https://pashakespeare.app.getcuebox.com/o/3NSD7BXR/shows/WR9RQZMJ/showtimes/P7H9G8C1/ticket-selection
*Accessibility Services:* Audio Description; (Nicole Sardella)
*Special Notes:* To purchase tickets via phone, call the box office at
610.282.9455, or reach them by email at boxoffice at pashakespeare.org
July 31, 2026 (Friday)
*Event:* The Notebook
*Venue:* Academy of Music, Ensemble Arts Broadway Series
*Time:* 7:30 PM
*Description:* “Based on the best-selling novel that inspired the iconic
film, THE NOTEBOOK tells the story of Allie and Noah, both from different
worlds, who share a lifetime of love despite the forces that threaten to
pull them apart. “Full of butterfly-inducing highs and beautiful songs”
(Entertainment Weekly), THE NOTEBOOK is a deeply moving portrait of the
enduring power of love.
THE NOTEBOOK is directed by Michael Greif (Dear Evan Hansen, Next to
Normal, RENT) and Schele Williams (The Wiz, Aida), and features music and
lyrics by multi-platinum singer-songwriter Ingrid Michaelson, book by Bekah
Brunstetter (NBC’s “This Is Us”), and choreography by Katie Spelman.”
*Website:*
https://my.ensembleartsphilly.org/booking/production/58297?_gl=1*kwlb7i*_ga*MjA5MDcxNzEwNy4xNzM3MDU1NjYy*_ga_Y1K28WBV39*czE3ODAzNjg3NjkkbzI3JGcxJHQxNzgwMzY4ODU1JGo2MCRsMCRoMA..*_gcl_au*MTgzMTkzOTQ3MS4xNzc3OTE3ODA1
*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
August 11, 2026 (Tuesday)
*Event:* From Nature to Nylons: A Touch-Based History of Textiles
*Venue:* Science History Institute
*Time:* 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
*Cost:* $3
*Description:* “Created in collaboration with Philly Touch Tours, Touch
Tours is a recurring program taking place on the second Tuesday of every
month. This touch-based tour offers guests a private learning experience
that combines a personally guided exploration of select gallery exhibits
and a hands-on study of objects from our collections.
>From Nature to Nylons begins with an introduction to natural fibers, such
as wool and linen, and moves on to the development of plastics and
synthetic materials like nylon and Gore-Tex. Guests will leave with a
better understanding of how these fibers changed our world, and how the
changing world influenced our desire for advanced high-tech textiles.
This tour is specifically designed to engage guests who are blind and
visually impaired. We also strive to be inclusive for all visitors with
various abilities. Please reach out to communicate your accessibility needs.
Reservations for the touch tour are required, and participation is
restricted to 10 guests. Because reservations are limited, guests are
encouraged to register early. To register, use the form provided on the
event page.”
*Website:*
https://www.sciencehistory.org/visit/events/from-nature-to-nylons-a-touch-based-history-of-textiles-202607/
Special Notes: If you have any questions or would like to pay cash for the
tour, email touchtours at sciencehistory.org or call 215.925.2222.
August 23, 2026 (Sunday)
*Event:* Signers Hall Touch Tour
*Venue:* The National Constitution Center
*Time:* 9:00 to 10:30 AM
*Description:* “Created in collaboration with Philly Touch Tours, staff
will guide visitors through a fascinating story telling experience and
interaction with the full size statues of those who added their names to
the Constitution as well as those who dissented. Contact
kmarinello at constitutioncenter.org and bkrisch at constitutioncenter.org to
reserve a spot.”
*Website:* https://constitutioncenter.org/
Special Notes: Interested in learning more? Check out this recent NPR radio
segment
<https://www.npr.org/2026/06/18/nx-s1-5835738/museum-blind-disability-america-250>,
which features staff from Philly Touch Tours as well as the National
Constitution Center.
I hope you will be able to attend many of these events as you enjoy your
summer! Stay cool, and Happy Fourth of July!
With best regards,
Simon Bonenfant, on behalf of the ADLN team.
--
Simon Bonenfant
Outreach Coordinator
Hire Musicians LLC.
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