Portland Ovations welcomes people of all abilities to our performances and programs, both digital and in person. Ovations presents in multiple platforms and in various venues in the Greater Portland area. Ovations prioritizes ADA-compliancy and universal access when choosing venues. We all deserve access, and all have different needs.
If there are additional ways to help you to better access our programs that are not currently being addressed, please contact Ovations’ Accessibility Coordinator, Katelyn Manfre, at kmanfre@portlandovations.org.
Venue Specific Accessibility
American Sign Language
ASL interpretation will be provided at the following events in our 2025-26 season.
- TINA – The Tina Turner Musical (Nov 6 performance)
- Maddi’s Fridge (School-Time Performance)
- Clue (Jan 15 performance)
- Kinky Boots (March 5 performance)
- Wabanaki Stories (School-Time Performance)
- The Music Man (May 14)
- Monty Python’s Spamalot (June 24 performance)
Additional performances can include ASL interpretation upon request. Please fill out the Access Services Request form.
Where are the interpreters located? ASL interpreters are placed in an area visible to the audience to the right.
How to buy tickets where interpreters are visible? Seats with the best view of our interpreters are on hold for purchase by those who need them. To request these tickets please contact the PortTIX Box Office. Tickets are held for purchase up until one week prior to the performance.
Audio Description
Audio Description will be provided at the following performances
- Leonardo! A Wonderful Story About a Terrible Monster
- Wabanaki Stories
Additional performances can include Audio Description upon request.
How does Audio Description work? Guests using audio description receive a headset to wear upon arrival to the venue. A narrator describes the visual elements of the performance.
How to get an Audio Description headset? Please fill out the Access Service Request Form and note that you or someone in your party would like to use audio description. When you arrive at the venue, check in at the designated table in the lobby to be set up with your headset.
Large Print Programs
Large print programs are available upon request at each performance. Please speak to a member of the house staff.
Does my child need a ticket?
All patrons, including infants, must have a ticket to enter the venue. Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian and must have a ticket for a seat adjacent to the adult.
Babies under the age of 1 may attend for free and sit in their parent’s lap, but require a complimentary ticket to enter the venue. This may vary by event. Please contact PortTIX with questions. If you have any questions regarding your child’s ticket please call PortTIX at 207-842-0800.