[KeyStoneChapter] Fwd: June-July Audio Described Events
Simon Bonenfant
sbonenfant2 at gmail.com
Tue Jun 2 03:48:55 UTC 2026
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From: Audio Description Learning Network <adlearningnetwork at gmail.com>
Date: Mon, Jun 1, 2026 at 11:48 PM
Subject: June-July Audio Described Events
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Hello ADLN Community,
This is ADLN admin Simon Bonenfant. I hope all is well as we head into
Summer! Below, you will find the audio described events from June 5th to
July 31st. There are 9 events in total. Be sure to forward to a friend, and
reach out at adlearningnetwork at gmail.com with any feedback about the
newsletter or to share an AD experience.
June 5, 2026 (Friday)
*Event:* The Outsiders
*Venue:* Academy of Music, Ensemble Arts Broadway Series
*Time:* 7:30 PM
*Description:* The winner of four 2024 Tony Awards®, including Best
Musical, is The Outsiders. This classic coming-of-age story takes you to
Tulsa, Oklahoma in 1967, where Ponyboy Curtis, his best friend Johnny Cade,
and their family of Greaser “outsiders” dream about who they want to become
in a world that will never accept them. The Outsiders features Danya
Taymor’s Tony Award winning direction that’s “refreshing, gritty, and
endlessly effective.” (The New York Times). With “high-octane choreography”
(New York Magazine), THE OUTSIDERS has been described as “more
pulse-pounding than anything else on Broadway!” (Time Out New York).”
*Website:* https://my.ensembleartsphilly.org/booking/production/58281
*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
June 9, 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-202606/
June 12 and 13, (Friday and Saturday)
*Event:* Dear Evan Hansen
*Venue:* Arden Theatre Company, F. Otto Haas Stage
*Time:* Friday, June 12 at 7:00 PM, and Saturday, June 13 at 2:00 PM
*Description:* “A letter meant to stay private, a truth that was never
supposed to come to light, a life he never imagined possible. Evan Hansen
is on the verge of getting the one thing he’s always desired, a chance to
truly belong. Winner of six Tony Awards, Dear Evan Hansen is a deeply
personal and profoundly contemporary musical for anyone who’s ever felt
alone in a crowded room.
Contains mature themes including mental health challenges as well as strong
language.”
*Website:* Friday <https://purchase.ardentheatre.org/ChooseSeats/6512>
Saturday <https://purchase.ardentheatre.org/ChooseSeats/6514>
*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
June 14, 2026 (Sunday)
*Event:* Two Outta Three
*Venue:* People’s Light, Steinbright Stage
*Time:* 2:00 PM, Sensory tour at 1:00 PM
*Description:* “The acclaimed comedy cabaret from 1812 Productions
How do we move on when our kids move out? Philly theatre veterans (and
real-life married couple!) Jennifer Childs and Scott Greer bring their
acclaimed comedy cabaret to People's Light for a special presentation this
June. Two Outta Three is a laugh-out-loud look at how a trio becomes a duo
again, rediscovering the rhythm and timing of their own lives. People's
Light audiences will also recognize Childs' witty wordplay from her two
original pantos, Alice in Wonderland and Peter Panto.”
*Website:* https://tickets.peopleslight.org/102568/102583
*Accessibility Services:* Audio Description and Sensory Tour; (Nicole
Sardella); ASL Interpretation; (Hands Up Productions); Open Captioning;
Pre-performance Guides; 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.
June 18, 2026 (Thursday)
*Event:* The Shark is Broken
*Venue:* Montgomery Theater
*Time:* 7:30 PM, sensory tour at 6:45 PM.
*Description:* “FADE IN: 1974. The ocean’s wild, the film’s over budget,
and the shark is out of commission… again. Stuck on a too-small boat, Jaws
stars Robert Shaw, Richard Dreyfuss, and Roy Scheider bicker, booze, and
bond as tempers flare and egos collide. Co-written by Ian Shaw (Robert’s
son) and Joseph Nixon, this play dives deep into the hilarious and chaotic
behind-the-scenes voyage that nearly sank Jaws—and made cinematic history
instead.”
*Website:* https://www.montgomerytheater.org/shows/shark-broken
*Accessibility Services:* Audio Description and Sensory Tour; (Nicole
Sardella); Wheelchair Accessible; Accessible Parking; Assistive Listening
Devices available at all performances.
*Special Notes:* To purchase tickets, RSVP to the sensory tour, or reserve
an audio description headset, contact the box office by email at
play at montgomerytheater.org, or by phone at 215.723.9984.
July 14, 2026 (Tuesday)
*Event:* From Nature to Nylons: A Touch-Based History of Textiles
*Venue:* Science History Institute
*Time:* 10:30 AM
*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/
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/
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 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
I hope you will be able to attend many of these events, and I wish you a
wonderful June. Enjoy this beautiful weather!
With best regards,
Simon Bonenfant, on behalf of the ADLN team.
--
Simon Bonenfant
Outreach Coordinator
Hire Musicians LLC.
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