Victory Gardens Theater

In 2006, the historic Biograph, totally renovated and fully accessible, became the new home for the Victory Gardens Theatre. The company offers Artist Development Workshops and Play Development Opportunities to involve persons with disabilities in the theatre as actors and playwrights. Information on their award winning Access Project is available online. For wheelchair seating, advance notice is required.

2433 N. Lincoln Ave. (Cross Street: Fullerton Ave.)
Chicago, Il 60614
Phone Number: (773) 871-3000
TTY: (773) 871-0682
www.victorygardens.org

www.victorygardens.org/enhance/accessproject.php

Parking/Loading Zone

• Accessible loading zone
• Street parking
• Nearest offsite public parking lot/garage
  • Children's Hospital
    1 block south on Lincoln Ave.
  • Lincoln Park Hospital
    2 blocks south on Webster at Lincoln

Features for People with Hearing Loss

• Assistive listening system - Sennheiser, infrared
• Sign language interpretation - regular schedule
• Captioning of performances-regular schedule
• Script/text available
• Visual indicators in elevator
• TTY phone
  • Box office

Features for People with Vision Loss

• Orientation to theatre-on request
• Programs in alternate format-Braille
• Programs in alternate format-large print
• Audio description of performances/films?regular schedule
• Height clearance at least 80"
• No undetectable protruding objects in path of travel
• Elevator has audible indicators
• Braille/Tactile Signage: elevator controls, hoistways, restrooms
• Interior Signage: large print, high contrast, non-glare
• Touch tour of theatre - regular schedule

Accessible Entrance

• Level entry
• Door has at least 32" clearance
• 2 doors in series-adequate space between
• Threshold less than 1/2" beveled
• Push button door

Performance Space

• Moveable seating
• Fixed seating
• Aisle seats with moveable/swing arms
• Wheelchair access to stage/playing area
• Wheelchair access to backstage
• Total Seats - 299
• Wheelchair Spaces - 6
• Location
  • Center row, right and left side
• Companion Seats
  • Fixed and moveable, alongside

Assistive Equipment for Guests with Physical Disabilities

• Wheelchair

Interior Access

• Corridor/path of travel at least 36" wide
• Ramps provide access to upper lobby and each side of theatre
  • Platform lift provides access backstage

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
• Note:
  • Elevator to upstairs rehearsal space

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.
• Chairs/sofas
  • Lobby and bar area

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
• Insulated sink pipes
• Mirror 40" or less from floor or tilted
• Towels/soap/vending within reach-48" or less from floor
• Faucet controls automatic or lever type
• Latch operable with closed fist
• Easy grasp/lever handle or none
• Note:
  • Accessible unisex restroom also available in lower lobby