Cambridge, MA, January 15th, 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?
Relaxed Performances, sometimes called Sensory Friendly Performances, are open to all audience members who could benefit from a more relaxed atmosphere at the theater. * These performances feature:
- A relaxed and inclusive attitude towards making sounds, moving, and using assistive devices
- Adjustments to the severity of sound and lighting cues
- Quiet areas outside of the theater, for anyone who needs a break.
A.R.T. works in consultation with an occupational therapist and other professionals to develop supports for each relaxed performance, which may include a social narrative and pre-show introduction to the characters.
* Relaxed performances offer accommodations to the theater-going experience and do not fundamentally alter the content of the productions.
* ASL, Open Caption and Audio Described Performance will be offered on different dates.
* 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.
* Vision: There is no obstructed view in the Loeb Drama Center, unless otherwise noted.
* 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 Access@amrep.org or 617-547-8300
