Accessibility
Theatre for all
Here at The Naples Players, we build community through exceptional access to the power of theatre, and that includes offering a wide range of services to our patrons.
You can see a full list of "access" features per-venue during the check-out process, simply click "Venue Access" once you have selected a performance.
Additionally, an “access concierge” is available in the lobby during any performance, and you can visit our Box Office in person Monday – Saturday 10 am- 7 pm, (call (239)263-7990, or email [email protected]) to learn more about what we can do for you.
Additional information about the services we provide are listed below.
Your Visit, Step by Step!
The Naples Players is happy to provide you the “social story” video about visiting our theater.
Social stories provide a clear, visual, and step-by-step guide that can ease anxiety, set expectations, and ensure a comfortable visit. Whether you’re attending with children, individuals with sensory sensitivities, or simply want to familiarize yourself with the theatre’s layout and policies, our social story can help you feel confident and prepared.
It’s a simple and engaging way to enhance your theatre experience and ensure you can focus on enjoying the performance!
Access Guides
Character guides, sensory guides, and accessible plot guides will be available prior to select performances. They can be downloaded here, or picked up in-person at the Box Office.
Sensory Bags
Our Sensory Bags provide self-regulation tools such as communication cards, noise dampening headphones, fidget toys, and weighted lap pads. These are available for check-out, free of charge, from our Box Office during any performance.
Sensory-Friendly Booth
The Kizzie Theater features a brand-new sensory-friendly booth for individuals and families with sensory processing disorders to enjoy every performance at The Naples Players. Special accommodations include…
- A private entrance with an elevator for limited crowd interaction
- Adjustable lighting and sound
- The ability to tint the window of the booth to reduce the impact of strobe lighting
- No audience participation, or actors in the aisle
- Patrons are free to talk and leave their seats during the performance for standing and movement
- Wheelchair accessibility
You can select the Sensory Booth online when purchasing tickets for any production in the Kizzie Theater.
Relaxed Performances
These relaxed performances are for patrons with autism, Down syndrome and sensory processing disorders, and include accommodations such as:
- Lower sound level, especially for startling or loud sounds;
- Lights remain on at a low level in the theater during the performance;
- A reduction of strobe lighting or lighting focused on the audience;
- Patrons are free to talk and leave their seats during the performance;
- Designated quiet areas within the theater;
- Space throughout the theater for standing and movement;
- Limited crowds and visitors at the theatre during the day and timing of the performance; and
- TNP staff and volunteers trained to be inviting and accommodating to families’ needs.
Below are the upcoming Relaxed Performances:
Relaxed Performance Dates
Wheelchair Seating & Parking
All of our theaters have wheelchair-accessible seating and companion seats. Ramps, elevators, and courtesy wheelchairs are available. Please see an usher for assistance. Pre-arranged services are available by calling the Box Office before your visit.
In the Kizzie Theater, the following seats have swivel armrests for easier transitioning: E1, E27, H1, H32, L1, L33.
In the Kizzie Theater, seats in row F can be removed for wheelchair or scooter seating, as well as sections Q, R, S, T.
In the Price Studio Theater, seats in rows A, D, G can be removed for wheelchair or scooter seating.
In the Glass Educational Theater, seats in rows A or B can be removed for wheelchair or scooter seating.
Accessible Parking: Wheelchair-accessible parking is located on all levels of the adjacent garage, and curbside drop-off is located off of 4th Ave. S, or in the alley located off of 8th St. S.
Assisted Listening
T-Coil/ Assisted Listening
Assistive Listening Devices are always available in all 3 venues. Please read more below or visit the Access Concierge located at the Box Office.
Handheld / Earphone Devices
Handheld/over-the-neck UHF devices can be used as a Transmitter for T-Coil, or with over-the-ear headphones and are available at the Access Concierge desk.
Use the ListenWIFI App:
Follow the steps below
- Using your cell phone, download the “ListenWIFI” app.
- Once you arrive at the theater, connect to our “Assisted Listening” wifi network and you’ll be able to connect our system directly to your Bluetooth compatible device or hearing aid!
- Remember to turn the “background” noise on your hearing aid to OFF, so that the sound in the theater does not conflict with the sound being sent to your hearing-aid through the system.
If you have any concerns, The Access Concierge (located in the lobby at TNP) will be more than happy to assist you!
Sign Language
American Sign Language interpretation is free with paid admission and a two-week notice; subject to the availability of certified interpreters.
Please call the Arts Access department to reserve: (239) 263-7990, or email [email protected]
Braille
Braille Backstage Magazines are free with paid admission and a two-week notice. Please call the Arts Access department to reserve: (239) 263-7990, or email [email protected]
Large Print
Large print Backstage Magazines are always available. Please see the Access Concierge at the Box Office.
Questions!?
Contact the Box Office at (239)263-7990!
