Lookingglass Theatre Company

This new theatre, located in the historic Water Tower Water Works building, opened in June 2003. The flexible, state-of-the-art performance facility has a mainstage theatre and studio space.

821 N. Michigan Ave. (Cross Street: Pearson St.)
Chicago, Il 60611
Phone Number: (312) 337-0665
www.lookingglasstheatre.org

Parking/Loading Zone

• Street parking
• Nearest offsite public parking lot/garage
  • Standard Parking
  • 845 N. Michigan
  • 312-440-3163

Features for People with Hearing Loss

• Sign language interpretation - on request
• Visual indicators in elevator
• Strobe fire alarms in public areas
• Strobe fire alarms in restrooms

Features for People with Vision Loss

• Orientation to theatre-on request
• Height clearance at least 80"
• No undetectable protruding objects in path of travel
• Elevator has audible indicators
• Braille/Tactile Signage: elevator controls, restrooms
• Interior Signage: non-glare
• Nearest grassy/dog relief area
  • Pearson and Mies van der Rohe

Accessible Entrance

• Door has at least 32" clearance
• Threshold less than 1/2" beveled
• Easy grasp/lever handle or none
• Ramped entry
  • 10 foot ramp
  • 1:10 slope
• Note: Heavy door, can call ahead to box office for assistance

Wheelchair Seating

• Moveable seating
• Wheelchair access to stage/playing area
• Total Seats - 250
• Wheelchair Spaces - 15+
• Location
  • Front row, left and right
• Companion Seats
  • Moveable, alongside
• Notes:
  • Depending on the production, there may be 5 additional wheelchair spaces upstairs in the balcony

Assistive Equipment for Guests with Physical Disabilities

• Wheelchair

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
• Information Counter-36" max.
• Brochure rack
• Coat Check
• Drinking Fountain

Accessible Bar / Snack Bar

• Counter service only
• Counter/buffet 36 max.

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
• Grab bar behind and alongside toilet
• Lateral transfer space at least 30" wide
• Toilet height 17" to 19"
• 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
• Faucet controls lever type
• Easy grasp/lever handle or none
• Location
  • Lobby