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North Shore Center for the Performing Arts

 

North Shore Center for the Performing Arts

This center, which has two theatres, is a cultural beacon for the various North Shore communities. The state-of-the-art facility, which opened in 1996, is home to three distinct resident companies: Centre East, Northlight Theatre, and Skokie Valley Symphony Orchestra. Centre East presents music, dance, comedy and family programs while Northlight Theatre is known for its interpretations of contemporary plays and musicals, adventurous world premieres, and original adaptations of the classics.

9501 Skokie Blvd. (Cross Street: Golf Rd.)
Chicago, Il 60077
Phone Number: (847) 673-6300
www.northshorecenter.org

Parking/Loading Zone

  • Accessible loading zone
  • Private parking lot with designated accessible spaces
  • Note:
    • Lots at front and rear of theatre

Hearing >>  

Features for People with Hearing Loss

  • Volume control public phone
  • Visual indicators in elevator
  • Strobe fire alarms in public areas
  • Assistive listening system
    • Headsets available from House Manager
    • Driver's license, state ID card or credit card required as security
  • Availability of sign language interpretation and captioning is determined by resident companies

<< Info Vision >>  

Features for People with Vision Loss

  • Height clearance at least 80"
  • No undetectable protruding objects in path of travel
  • Braille/Tactile Signage: elevator controls, hoistways, restrooms
  • Interior Signage: large print, high contrast
  • Information in alternate formats
    • Braille
    • Large print
    • Cassette tape
    • Diskette
  • Audio description of performances/films
    • On request
    • Regular schedule

<< Hearing Mobility >>  

Accessible Entrance

  • Door has at least 32" clearance
  • Threshold less than 1/2" beveled
  • Automatic or push button door
  • Ramped entry
  • Note:
    • North entrance has accessible loading zone and power assist door.
    • Entrance on Skokie Blvd. also ramped and accessible but has a heavy manual door.

Performance Space
Centre East Theatre

  • Total Seats - 869
  • Wheelchair Spaces - 10
  • Location
    • 3 left and 3 right, main floor boxes
    • 2 left and 2 right, front balcony
  • Note:
    • Seating chart online
  • Companion Seats
    • Fixed, alongside

Performance Space
Northlight Theatre

  • Total Seats - 342
  • Wheelchair Spaces - 6
  • Location
    • Row G, 3 far left and 3 far right
  • Fixed Seating
  • Wheelchair access to stage/playing area
  • Wheelchair access to backstage
  • Note:
    • Seating chart online

Assistive Equipment for Guests with Physical Disabilities

  • Wheelchair

Interior Access

  • Corridor/path of travel at least 36" wide
  • Ramps provide access to box seating, Centre East

Elevator

  • Door clearance at least 36"
  • Car size at least 54" x 80" with centered door or 54" x 68" with side door
  • Elevator controls 54" or less

Accessible Facilities/Amenities

  • Ticketing/Box Office-36" max. counter
  • Brochure rack
  • Coat Check
  • Public Phone-54" max. to top control for side approach
  • Drinking Fountain

Accessible Bar / Snack Bar

  • Counter service only
  • Counter/buffet 36" max.

<< Vision Restroom >>  

Accessible Public Restroom

  • Men's and Women's
  • Access symbol identifies facility
  • Entry door at least 32" clearance
  • Threshold less than 1/2" beveled
  • Space in restroom to maneuver-5' by 5' or T-shaped space to turn
  • Wheelchair stall 60" by 58"/60" minimum
  • Stall door at least 32" clearance
  • Stall door swings out or has clearance beyond door swing
  • Grab bar behind and alongside toilet
  • Lateral transfer space at least 30" wide
  • Toilet height 17" to 19"
  • Ambulatory stall-grab bars on both sides of toilet
  • Roll under sink with knee clearance at least 27" high and 30" wide
  • Mirror 40" or less from floor or tilted
  • Towels/soap/vending within reach-48" or less from floor
  • Easy grasp/lever handle or none
  • Location
    • Front and rear lobbies
    • Restrooms are located outside each theatre

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