Cambridge, MA, January 19th, 2023. Life of Pi. Sixteen-year-old Pi and his family set off to emigrate from India, but after their ship sinks in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, Pi is left stranded on a lifeboat with just four other survivors—a hyena, a zebra, an orangutan, and a Royal Bengal tiger. Time is against them, nature is harsh, who will survive? * This imaginative theatrical adaptation brings this work of fiction to the stage to tell its epic story of endurance and hope.
* Audio description helps to ensure that people who are blind or have low vision enjoy equal access to performances. Before the show, a trained describer details the visual elements of the production (costumes, set, props). There is also “Touch Tour” where patrons can familiarize themselves first-hand with the textures, materials, props, and costumes used in the production.
* During the performance, a trained describer inserts descriptions of critical visual elements: actions, appearance of characters, body language, costumes, settings, lighting, etc. Descriptions are delivered through a wireless earphone allowing users to sit anywhere in the audience.
* The theater is fully wheelchair accessible with an automatic door from the sidewalk
* The lobby and entrance to the theater are at sidewalk level.
* There are rows that can be accessed without using stairs. (Please ask the theater for specifics).
* Restrooms are all-gender, wheelchair-accessible.
* Hearing: The theater is equipped with an infrared amplification system for the hard of hearing. Headsets and accompanying headphones are available at the information desk. For patrons with a telecoil hearing aid, headsets and loops are also available – please set your personal hearing device to the “t” setting.
* The theater provides large print programs at every production -pick one up at our reception desk.
* Braille programs are available at performances with Audio Description.
Purchase tickets for the accessible performances or to find more information visit https://americanrepertorytheater.org/shows-events/life-of-pi/ or contact or 617.547.8300617-547-8300
