Below are 4 listings of theater events audio described by theCentral Florida Audio Description Initiative in the month of October:
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Audio Described performances in Central Florida
October 2024
These listings are for informational purposes only. For any questions please contact the theater directly. Each listing includes contact information followed by the show description from the presenting theater’s website. Be advised that ticket prices and the procedure for picking up the headsets for audio description vary from theater to theater. Contact the box office directly for more information.
Pro tip: most equipment can be used with personal headsets or wired earbuds with a standard jack.
Audio Description typically begins 15 minutes prior to curtain with pre show notes about the venue and the production.
Listings:
Bram Stoker’s Dracula, Sunday, October 4, 2:30pm. Athens Theater, Deland.
What the Constitution Means to Me, Thursday, October 10, 7:30pm, Orlando Shakes, Orlando.
Junie B. Jones in BOO… and I Mean It!, Sunday, October 20, 2pm, Orlando Family Stage.
The Book of Mormon, Saturday, October 26, 2pm, Dr. Phillips Performing Arts Center.
Bram Stoker’s Dracula, Sunday, October 4, 2:30pm. Athens Theater, Deland.
Box Office: Call 386-736-1500 Or e-mail BOXOFFICE@ATHENSDELAND.COM
Show description: Dracula, a play by Steven Dietz from the novel by Bram Stoker.Prepare to sink your teeth into a heart-pounding, nail-biting thrill ride as you step into the chilling world of Dracula, brought to life by Steven Dietz in a riveting adaptation of Bram Stoker’s timeless novel! This electrifying journey promises more than just suspense and seduction; it’s a wickedly theatrical experience that will keep you spellbound. As the narrative unfolds, fear and fascination intertwine in a mesmerizing dance, pulling you deeper into the dark, mysterious depths of one of literature’s most iconic characters. Brace yourself for a blood-pumping adventure that transcends the ordinary, leaving you caught in the haunting grip of anticipation. Join us for a spine-tingling exploration of the shadows, where the line between reality and the supernatural blurs, and Dracula’s sinister allure takes center stage, beckoning you into the unknown with an insatiable thirst for more.
Rated PG-13 for blood, mature content, and sexually suggestive moments.
What the Constitution Means to Me, Thursday, October 10, 7:30pm, Orlando Shakes, Orlando.
Box Office: 407-447-1700. Accessibility Coordinator, David Mink.
Show description: Don’t miss this funny, fast-paced, and warm production – that ultimately inspires hope. The emotions run deep in this politely confrontational, out-of-breath Tony-nominated whirlwind story that took Broadway by storm in 2019! Follow playwright Heidi Schreck’s journey through the complexities of American democracy, gender equality, and the evolving interpretation of the United States Constitution!
Content Warning: This production contains mentions of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, and discussions of abortion and its stigmatization.
Important Note: Due to our renovations at Orlando Shakes, What the Constitution Means to Me will be performed at the Edyth Bush Theater at Orlando Family Stage, 1001 East Princeton St, Orlando, FL 32803. It is also located in Loch Haven Park on the other side of the park from Orlando Shakes.
Junie B. Jones in BOO… and I Mean It!, Sunday, October 20, 2pm, Orlando Family Stage.
Contact Box Office: 407-896-7365.
Show description: A brand-new Junie B. Jones escapade, written just for Orlando Family Stage as a world-premiere production. The ever-lovable (yet quite a handful) Junie B. has a slight problem – she’s a bit afraid of Halloween! Are there real witches and monsters amongst the trick-or-treaters? Do bats really nest in your hair? What exactly is candy corn? However, before the big night, Junie B. plans to win all the games and prizes at the school carnival, hoping that will arm her with all the courage and bravery she needs! By Allison Gregory and adapted from Barbara Park’s Junie B., First Grader Boo…and I Mean It! and Junie B. Jones and the Yucky Blucky Fruitcake.
New play development at Orlando Family Stage is made possible with the support of Kiwanis Club of Orlando.
The Book of Mormon, Saturday, October 26, 2pm, Dr. Phillips Performing Arts Center.
Contact Box Office: 844-513-2014
Show description: The New York Times calls it “the best musical of this century.” The Washington Post says, “It is the kind of evening that restores your faith in musicals.” And Entertainment Weekly says, “Grade A: the funniest musical of all time.” Jimmy Fallon of The Tonight Show calls it “Genius. Brilliant. Phenomenal.” It’s The Book of Mormon, the nine-time Tony Award® winning Best Musical.
This outrageous musical comedy follows the adventures of a mismatched pair of missionaries, sent halfway across the world to spread the Good Word. With standing room only productions in London, on Broadway, and across North America, The Book of Mormon has truly become an international sensation.
Contains explicit language. For more information, visit TheBookOfMormonTour.com.