Accessibility

The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center is committed to making its performances and facilities accessible to all patrons. Here is a list of the services we offer. For additional information or if we have not answered your inquiry below, please call Patron Services at: 301-405-2787 (voice) or 301-405-0701 (TTY) or email cscaccess@umd.edu.

Audio Described Performances

Audio description (a concise narration of onstage action broadcast via an FM receiver) is available for theatre performances when requested three weeks in advance of a performance. This service is subject to the availability of a qualified describer. To request this service please call Patron Services or email cscaccess@umd.edu.

Assistive Listening Devices

Infrared assistive listening devices are available from the ticket office for all performances. The device may be used with or without a hearing aid from any seat in any theatre. Induction neck loops for patrons who use hearing aids with a "T" switch are also available. Headsets are distributed free of charge from the Ticket Office in the lobby of the Center.

Large Print Programs

Large print programs are available from the house manager at select performances. To request a large print program in advance please call Patron Services or email cscaccess@umd.edu.

Other Clarice Smith Center printed materials will be made available in alternate formats such as large print or Braille, upon request with at least two weeks advance notice by calling Patron Services or emailing cscaccess@umd.edu.

Sign Language Interpretation

Sign language interpretation is available for designated Department of Theatre performances and also when requested three weeks in advance of any performance. This service is subject to the availability of a qualified interpreter. To request this service please call Patron Services or email cscaccess@umd.edu.

There is a sign language interpreted performance scheduled in advance for every department of theatre production. Please see the performance calendar for specific dates and times. When purchasing tickets for these dates please ask to be seated in the area that is reserved for the best view of the interpreters.

Telephones

Pay telephones can be found near each of the restroom areas in the lobby and all are equipped with volume controls. (There is a TTY available for patron use upon request in the ticket office.)

Wheelchair Accessible Entrances And Seating

The main entrances of the Clarice Smith Center are equipped with power doors. Each theatre space has accessible entrances. The house management staff will assist in directing you to the accessible entrance closest to your seats. There is an elevator to access the balcony levels located next to the Kogod Theatre. There is a ramp to access the lower levels of the Dance and Kay Theatres located next to the Kay Theatre.

The Clarice Smith Center ticket office staff is trained to assist you in selecting seating that best meets your individual needs. There are wheelchair accessible seating locations in all theatres and aisle seating is available for those who would prefer to transfer. Seating is also available for those who wish to avoid stairs. Patrons who cannot or do not wish to transfer from their wheelchair to a theatre seat should request wheelchair seating locations when ordering their tickets. We regret that accessible seating is not currently available through on-line ticketing.

Parking

Designated parking spaces for vehicles with valid DMV disability parking permits are available along Valley Drive or in the Stadium Drive Parking Garage adjacent to the Center. These spaces are available on a first come first served basis. To access the garage spaces closest to the main entrance of the Center patrons should drive to the far end of the garage.

Accessible Restrooms

All restrooms in the Clarice Smith Center are wheelchair accessible. They are conveniently located in four areas around the Grand Pavilion: across from the ticket office, outside the Dance Theatre (both levels) and at the top of the Grand Pavilion Staircase across from Applause Café.

Additionally, for those who need assistance, a single use companion restroom is available on the balcony level of the Kay Theatre. The house manager will be happy to direct you to the accessible restroom closest to your theatre.

To request an accessibility brochure in Braille, large print or via email, contact Patron Services at 301-405-ARTS (voice) or 301-405-0701 (TTY) or email cscaccess@umd.edu.