[dbaust] Shakespeare in Audio Description - Association for the Blind of WA - Wednesday 1 February 2012
- From: Erika Webb <erikaweb@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: Erika Webb <erikaweb@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 5 Jan 2012 16:44:04 -0800 (PST)
Shakespeare in Audio Description - Association for the Blind of WA - Wednesday
1 February 2012
http://www.guidedogswa.com.au/articles/latest-news/shakespeare-in-audio-description
On Wednesday 1 February 2012 Shakespeare WA will stage an audio described
performance of The Comedy of Errors directed by Paige Newmark as part of the
2012 Shakespeare in the Park season in Kings Park and Botanic Garden.
In 2011, with the help of live sign language interpreters, Shakespeare WA
successfully staged a performance for the Deaf Association. In 2012, the
company wanted to reach out to another community group and approached the
Association for the Blind of WA to find out how they could perform their own
live audio described performance.
Shakespeare WA is committed to providing theatre for everyone from every social
stratum, and in particular, those who would not normally see the plays of
Shakespeare.
Audio description refers to an additional narration track on visual media
(including television, film, dance, opera and visual art) for consumers who are
blind or vision impaired. It consists of a narrator speaking throughout the
presentation, describing what's happening on the stage during natural pauses in
dialogue, and sometimes during discussion if deemed necessary.
Thanks to the generosity of McDonald's stores in Western Australia, who donated
$20,000 toward Audio Description services, the Association has purchased
equipment to provide 25 clients the chance to experience the performance.
To purchase a ticket to see The Comedy of Errors visit www.shakespearewa.com.
To secure a headset to hear the live audio description please use the
promotional code: guidedogs.
Tickets for the live audio described performance are limited, so get in quick!
For more information about the Companion Card Program please visit:
www.wa.companioncard.asn.au or phone 1800 617 337.
The Comedy of Errors - Shakespeare shows 2012
http://www.shakespearewa.com/current-plays/the-comedy-of-errors/
Shakespeare shows 2012
The Comedy of Errors
6 January 2012 – 3 February 2012
One of Shakespeare’s earliest comedies, the play uses the hilarious device of
two sets of twins in one place but unaware of each other’s company. The ensuing
chaos of mistaken identity, reunited families, and misguided love makes The
Comedy of Errors Shakespeare’s best-loved farce. This riotous production will
be set locally in 1980’s Fremantle. Dressed in kilts, mohawks and doc martens,
this fast paced, modern, and highly accessible version is guaranteed to delight
audiences of all ages.
Tickets may be purchased from the tickets page on the website. Follow this link
also for pricing details, which go on sale from 17th October 2011. For more
information about the Companion Card Program please visit:
www.wa.companioncard.asn.au or phone 1800 617 337. Audio Described performance
will be on Wednesday 1 February 2012 To secure a headset to hear the live audio
description please use the promotional code: guidedogs.
http://www.shakespearewa.com/tickets/
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