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
Click the buttons below to read about accessibility in each venue.
- Parking
- Building entry
- Ticketing
- Bathrooms
- Ramps/elevators
- Assisted listening
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.
