Athenaeum Theatre

Operating continuously since 1911, the Athenaeum mainstage is actually two theatres in one—lan intimate playhouse with 454 main floor seats, and, with the addition of its generous balcony, a 984 seat theatre for larger productions. There are also two 80-seat studio theatres and a 50-seat studio theatre. While many productions are by visiting companies, the theatre itself produces Dance Chicago each fall, a five-week festival featuring the best in Chicago dance as well as exciting new talent.

2936 N. Southport Ave. (Cross Street: Lincoln Ave)
Chicago, Il 60657
Phone Number: (773) 935-6860
www.athenaeumtheatre.com

Parking/Loading Zone

• Accessible loading zone
• Street parking
• Nearest offsite public parking lot/garage
  • St. Alphonsus Church (2 lots)
  • Entry on Southport Ave.
  • Entry on Oakdale St.
  • Patrons must pay at "Pay and Display" machines

Features for People with Hearing Loss

• Elevator has visual indicators
  • Availability of assistive listening system, sign language interpretation, captioning or script depends on specific theatre/production company

Features for People with Vision Loss

• Height clearance at least 80"
• No undetectable protruding objects in path of travel
• Elevator has audible indicators
• Braille/Tactile Signage: elevator controls, hoistways, restrooms
• Nearest grassy/dog relief area
  • Side of theatre

Accessible Entrance

• Level entry
• Door has at least 32" clearance
• Threshold less than 1/2" beveled
• Easy grasp/lever handle or none

Wheelchair Seating
Mainstage

• Total Seats - 454
• Wheelchair Spaces - 4-6
• Location
  • Front left of theatre
• Companion Seats
  • Moveable, alongside
• The 3 studio theatres were not audited

Interior Access

• Corridor/path of travel at least 36" wide

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

• Public Phone-54" max. to top control for side approach
• Drinking Fountain
• Vending Machines
• Ticket counter not lowered

Accessible Bar / Snack Bar

• Counter service only
• Counter not lowered
• Accessible tables available
• Chairs with arms in 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 in but has clearance beyond door swing
• 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
• 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
• Location
  • Lobby