[dbaust] Perth Audio Described Theatre - Signs of Life 11 August 2012
- From: Erika Webb <erikaweb@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: Erika Webb <erikaweb@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 24 Jul 2012 21:28:02 -0700 (PDT)
From: Irene Jarzabek <ijarzabek@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>Subject: Audio Description
for 2012
Audio Description Service – ‘Where the visual becomes the verbal’
We are pleased to announce that AEG Ogden (Perth) Pty Ltd, venue managers for
the Perth Theatre Trust venues will continue the Audio Description Service for
various shows in 2012.
Audio Description captures the visual elements of theatre performances by
describing the ‘unheard’ aspects that are essential to understanding a story
line. This service brings entertainment to life for people who are blind or
vision impaired whilst being unobtrusive to the user. Users of the service are
given a small earpiece and receiver into which they hear a volunteer describe
aspects of the set, costumes and action. The service commences 10 minutes prior
to the start of the performance so that the set and other elements can be
described or sections of the programme can be read to the patron.
Tactile tours may also be provided as part of the service. The purpose of the
tour is to give patrons an understanding of the costumes and stage set. Patrons
will be escorted onto the set so that they get an idea of the dimensions, they
will be able to touch the props being used, and where the entrances and exits
are so they know where characters enter. Patrons will also be able to handle
the costumes being worn by the actors.
Perth Theatre Trust venues at which audio description is currently available
are His Majesty’s Theatre, State Theatre Centre of WA and Subiaco Arts Centre.
Tickets for audio described performances are available through BOCS Group
Ticketing on 08 9321 6831 or at groups@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx It is essential
patrons advise the booking agent that the audio described service will be
required at the time of booking. Tickets for the service can be purchased up to
five working days prior to the performance, after which audio described seats
which have not been sold will be released to the general public.
Please note that Audio Description subscriptions can be purchased for the Black
Swan State Theatre Company 2012 Season; please contact them directly on 08 6212
9300 for further details and purchases. Patrons are requested to arrive at
least 30 minutes prior to the performance in order to collect their equipment
and be comfortably seated until the audio description commences.
The following performances will be Audio Described:
• Signs of Life, Black Swan State Theatre Company, Saturday 11 August @
2.15pm, State Theatre Centre of
WA.http://www.bsstc.com.au/the-2012-season/signs-of-life/
• Boy Gets Girl, Black Swan State Theatre Company, Saturday 29
September @ 2.15pm, State Theatre Centre of
WA.http://www.bsstc.com.au/the-2012-season/boy-gets-girl/
• Managing Carmen, Black Swan State Theatre Company, Saturday 1
December @ 2.15pm, State Theatre Centre of
WA.http://www.bsstc.com.au/the-2012-season/managing-carmen/
For further information regarding the Audio Description Service, or to add your
name to the database to receive show updates, please contact Alice Jorgensen or
Lorraine Rice on 08 6212 9200 or email <ad@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Kind RegardsIrene JarzabekPublicistAEG Ogden (Perth) Pty Ltd is the Venue
Manager for the Perth Theatre Trust Venues His Majesty's TheatrePerth Concert
HallSubiaco Arts CentreState Theatre CentreAlbany Entertainment CentreT: (08)
9265 0988F: (08) 9226 1200M: 0419 192 140E: <ijarzabek@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>W:
www.aegogdenperth.com.au
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