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Steppenwolf Theatre Company

 

Steppenwolf Theatre Company

Founded in 1976, Steppenwolf Theatre is a Chicago institution known for its dynamic productions of American works. Advance notice is required for wheelchair seating in its two main theatres.

1650 N. Halsted St. (Cross Street: North Ave.)
Chicago, Il 60610
Phone Number: (312) 335-1650
www.steppenwolf.org

Parking/Loading Zone

  • Accessible loading zone
  • Private parking lot with designated accessible spaces
  • Street parking
  • Nearest offsite public parking lot/garage
    • 1624 N. Halsted St.

Hearing >>  

Features for People with Hearing Loss

  • Assistive listening system - infrared
  • Sign language interpretation - on request
  • Volume control public phone
  • Strobe fire alarms in public areas
  • Assistive listening system downstairs theatre only

<< Info Vision >>  

Features for People with Vision Loss

  • Orientation to theatre-on request
  • 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
  • Audio description of performances/films on request

<< Hearing Mobility >>  

Accessible Entrance

  • Level entry
  • Door has at least 32" clearance
  • 2 doors in series-adequate space between
  • Threshold less than 1/2" beveled
  • Easy grasp/lever handle or none
  • Note:
    • Doorman on duty during performances

Performance Space
Downstairs theatre

  • Fixed seating
  • Aisle seats with moveable/swing arms
  • Wheelchair access to stage/playing area
  • Wheelchair access to backstage
  • Total Seats - 400
  • Wheelchair Spaces - 12
  • Location
    • Row 11, both sides of stage
    • Row K, 8&9
    • Balcony DD 1, 2, 38,39
  • Companion Seats
    • Moveable, alongside

Performance Space
Upstairs theatre

  • Fixed seating
  • Aisle seats with moveable/swing arms
  • Wheelchair access to stage/playing area
  • Wheelchair access to backstage
  • Total Seats: 280
  • Wheelchair Spaces: 5
  • Location
    • Row A
  • Companion Seats
    • Moveable, alongside

Assistive Equipment for Guests with Physical Disabilities

  • Wheelchair

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

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

Accessible Bar / Snack Bar

  • Counter service only
  • Counter not lowered
  • 1st and 2nd floors
    • Tables available on 2nd floor

<< Vision Restroom >>  

Accessible Public Restroom

  • Men's and Women's
  • 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 automatic or lever type
  • Latch operable with closed fist
  • Easy grasp/lever handle or none
  • Location
    • Upstairs and downstairs

<< Mobility  

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