Captioned Performances
Included in the programmed theatre season some performances are Captioned for those that may not be able to hear everything that is happening on the stage.
STAGETEXT
STAGETEXT deliver most of our open captioned performances. Watch this short film to see how STAGETEXT go about preparing for a captioned performance:
Captioning is a way of converting the spoken word into visible text, that provides people with a hearing loss with access to live performance. Captions produced by a computer and a display unit installed on or near the stage enable people with a hearing loss to understand what is said when it is said. A captioned performance is delivered live by a captioner trained by STAGETEXT.
STAGETEXT provides open captioning. This is a form of universal access enabling people with a hearing loss to enjoy theatre on an equal basis with their hearing peers. Open captions also include sound effects and offstage noises.
For more information and to view audience feedback visit www.stagetext.org