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.
Take the Accessibility Services Survey!
Ovations welcomes people of all abilities to our performances and programs. Our wide range of offerings each season means that Ovations performances happen in a variety of venues across Greater Portland—including non-traditional community spaces like museums, churches, and city parks. We prioritize ADA-compliancy and universal design when choosing venues.
As we plan for future seasons, we want to hear from you about what services you would like to see Ovations offer: Open captioning? Audio-described performances? Sensory-friendly spaces? Please take a moment to share your thoughts in our Accessibility Services Survey!
Please note that we are seeking feedback from a variety of audiences. We all deserve access, and all have different needs. You do not need to identify as a part of the disability community to participate.
Venue Specific Accessibility
Click the buttons below to read about accessibility in each venue.
- Parking
- Building entry
- Ticketing
- Bathrooms
- Ramps/elevators
- Assisted listening
AURA
One Longfellow Square
American Sign Language
ASL interpretation will be provided at the following events in our 2024-25 season.
- Gather Hear Portland
- Hadestown (October 18 performance)
- The Nightingale’s Sonata
- Angelique Kidjo
- Dear Evan Hansen (November 20 performance)
- Beautiful Blackbird Live!
- Life Be Lifin’ Starring Monét X Change
- CONTRA-TIEMPO
- The Cher Show (February 12 performance)
- Champions of Magic
- A Year with Frog and Toad
- The Addams Family (March 26 performance)
- Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock LIVE (1 PM performance)
- Coast to Coast (April 16 performance)
- Ain’t Too Proud (May 27 performance)
Additional performances can include ASL interpretation upon request. ASL interpreters are placed in an area visible to the audience to the right. 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. For all other questions please contact Ovations at info@portlandovations.org or call 207-773-3150.
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.
Children under one are eligible to a complimentary ticket to enter the theatre and sit on an adults lap. Please contact the PortTIX Box Office for an infant ticket. If you have any questions regarding your child’s ticket please call PortTIX at 207-842-0800.
Other
- Large print programs are available upon request at each performance. Please speak to a member of the house staff.
