Cyrano’s Theatre Company in Anchorage has launched a groundbreaking Cyrano’s Theatre Accessibility initiative. The company recently introduced live closed captioning for its production of “Cabaret”, allowing audience members to follow the dialogue on their mobile devices.
Moreover, production manager Seth Eggleston emphasizes the importance of accessibility in the arts. “The arts are essential for telling stories and creating a sense of community,” he says. “We want to ensure everyone can participate and enjoy live theater.”
This initiative is a significant milestone for Cyrano’s Theatre Company. By introducing closed captioning, the company is demonstrating its commitment to inclusivity and accessibility. This move will have a positive impact on the community, making live theater more accessible to a wider audience.
Additionally, the closed captioning system is easy to use. Audience members scan a QR code posted near the front of the theater, and a remote agent sends the captions in real-time as the production unfolds.
Meanwhile, Eggleston notes that this is Cyrano’s first major step towards long-term accessibility. The company has experimented with interpreters, but this new system is more practical for their intimate black box space.
Furthermore, the captioned evening for “Cabaret” has already passed, but Cyrano’s next production, “Dial M for Murder”, will also have a captioned evening. The date for this event can be found on the company’s website.
Notably, Cyrano’s Theatre Company is leading the way in theater accessibility. Their innovative closed captioning system has opened up new possibilities for the deaf and hard-of-hearing community to enjoy live theater.
Cyrano’s Theatre Company’s Cyrano’s Theatre Accessibility initiative is a significant step forward for inclusivity in the arts.
News story originally published by Alaska’s News Source.
