Live Audio Description 

Guidelines to keep in mind when booking our service

Maximizing attendance means lowering barriers and offering the best quality service possible. Theatre Partners should consider the following when working with Power Productions to prepare for your audio described performance/s:

• If not describing a full season, choose shows that are the most popular or mainstream
  
• Establish description performance date for late in the run, most popular times are Fri/Sat evening or weekend matinee
  
• Plan to possibly reserve s seating as necessary including seating in front row for patrons with guide dogs and partial
  vision
  
• Determine best location in theatre for describer (booth, back of the house or live video feed)
• Provide access to archival video for our describers' preparation as well as access to attend one or more rehearsals
• Provide a copy of the production script
• Be prepared to offer comp viewings for describer/s for up to 3 viewings (more if long, complicated and no archival video)
• Provide comp tickets for our team on day of description (describers, table manager, volunteers)
  
• Providing accessible approaches to booking tickets including phone number and/or email as online ticket purchases are often not accessible
  
• In partnership with Power Productions offer a Touch Tour, if appropriate
  
• Offer a pre-show announcement, such as: “This performance will be described for audience members who are blind and partially sighted by Power Productions. For more information, please visit our table in the lobby…” Tou may also consider a program insert in lieu of announcement
  
• Ensure your Box Office and Front of House are educated and aware of the service details