October 21, 2007 Schedule
1812 Productions presents The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe by Jane Wagner
Walnut Street Theatre, Independence Studio on 3
9th and Walnut Streets, Philadelphia
October 19 and 20 – 8:00 pm, October 21 – 7:00 pm
1812 Productions, Philadelphia’s all-comedy theater company, has been working with students at the Widener School for Children With Disabilities for the past ten years; later this year they will produce a workshop of a new comedy created and performed by 1812 Co-founder Pete Pryor about how one family grows up with autism. Now, they increase accessibility to their audiences as Jennifer Childs, Philadelphia’s funny lady, stars in this classic one woman tour-de-force comedy about the insanity of modern life and the beauty that lies just under all that crust. The Search for Signs… weaves together the lives of twelve different people from all walks of life—from gym bunnies to prostitutes to New Age Supermoms to Trudy the bag lady who talks to extra-terrestrials.
Tickets: Friday, October 19 - $29; Saturday, October 20 - $34; Sunday, October 21 - $22
Tickets available online at www.1812productions.org
Open captioned Sunday, October 21. This one-woman production does not need audio description
The Wilma Theater presents the musical Amadeus by Peter Shaffer
The Wilma Theater
Broad and Spruce Streets, Philadelphia
Friday. October 19 – 8:00 pm
Saturday October 20 – 2:00 pm (captioned matinee) and 8:00 pm
Sunday October 21 – 2:00 pm
One of the most acclaimed and popular productions of the 20th Century, Amadeus has been honored with 5 Tonys®, 8 Oscars®, and extended London and Broadway runs. What happens when mediocrity recognizes itself in the face of genius? Especially when genius comes in the form of a potty-mouthed former child prodigy? This is the challenge posed as Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, perhaps the greatest composer of all time, unknowingly becomes the battleground of envious court composer Antonio Salieri’s strife with God. From Peter Shaffer, the master storyteller behind Equus and Black Comedy (produced by the Wilma in 2000), Amadeus combines intrigue, suspense, comedy, and passion with some of the most stirring music ever written.
Single tickets available August 1
Ticket Prices: Friday, October 19 - $47;
Saturday, October 20: 2:00 pm - $40;
Saturday, October 20: 8:00 pm - $52;
Sunday, October 21 – 2:00 pm - $42;
Discounts for seniors, students, groups
Tickets available at Box Office Phone 215-546-7824 or online at www.wilmatheater.org
Open captioning Saturday, October 20 at 2:00 pm; assistive listening available every performance.
"Art Beyond Sight: Focus on Art and Vision" 2007-08 - National Exhibit by Blind Artists
Wayne Art Center
413 Maplewood Avenue, Wayne PA
Through October 23
NEBA (National Exhibit by Blind Artists) along with the Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped of the Free Library of Philadelphia and the Wayne Arts Center present this year’s “Art Beyond Sight,” a juried, national exhibition of the work of artists who are blind or who have low vision.
Free Admission
"All About Art" at The Philadelphia Foundation: An Exhibition of Visual Art from Moss Rehabilitation Hospital’s Permanent Collection
The Philadelphia Foundation’s Community Art Gallery
1234 Market Street, Suite 1800, Philadelphia
Hours: Monday through Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm by appointment only;
If you would like to schedule an appointment to visit
the gallery during this time, please contact Chrissie Bonner at cbonner@philafound.org
Evening hours 3:00 to 6:00 pm open viewing: Wednesday.
October 24; Thursday November 1; Wednesday November 7; Thursday November
15
Moss Rehabilitation Hospital inaugurated its first exhibition of the work of professional artists with disabilities in 1979, the first show of its kind on the East Coast. "All About Art", part of Moss Rehabilitation Hospital’s permanent art collection, consists of original artwork by professional artists with disabilities working in many different artistic mediums.
As part of its mission to help donors harness their generosity and support programs that are vital to the region, The Philadelphia Foundation, Southeastern Pennsylvania’s leader for community philanthropic engagement, established the Community Art Gallery in 2000 for local arts organizations, artists and patrons to promote the power of the arts in community development, education, celebration and empowerment. The Gallery also highlights the Foundation’s Arts & Culture Fund, a permanent endowment that supports local arts organizations’ efforts to build community through the arts. This fund is one of over 750 that the Foundation manages with its more than $325 million in charitable assets.
The Philadelphia Foundation is a proud sponsor of Independence Starts Here: A Festival of Disability Arts and Culture.
Free Admission
Bryn Mawr Rehabilitation Hospital’s Award-Winning "Art Ability" at Philadelphia City Hall
Philadelphia City Hall
15th and Broad Streets, 5th floor, Philadelphia
Exhibit continues through November
9:00 am – 5:00 pm weekdays
Bryn Mawr Rehabilitation Hospital presents "Art Ability", an international exhibition of art and fine crafts that features work by artists with physical and related cognitive disabilities, hearing and visual disabilities.
Free Admission
Philadelphia Museum of Art Presents Tour of Work by Artists with Disabilities from Permanent Collection
Philadelphia Museum of Art
26th Street and Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia
October 1 through November 30
Tuesday – Sunday 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, Friday – 10:00 am to
9:00 pm, Closed Mondays
The world-renowned Philadelphia Museum of Art presents a Self-Guided Tour of works by artists in the museum’s permanent collections who have or had disabilities including Edgar Degas, Horace Pippin, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec and Vincent Van Gogh, among others. Patrons may pick up a preprinted tour at the Accessible Entrance or at the West Entrance Information Desk
Admission: Members Free at all Times; Adults: $14; Seniors (ages 62 and over)
$12; Students (with valid ) $10; Children (excluding groups) ages 13-18:
$10; ages 12 & under: free
Sunday: pay what you wish all day
Other accessibility available
The museum has a barrier-free entrance and accessible parking on a first-come, first-served basis. There are also drop-off only spaces, allowing a driver to enter the Upper Terrace parking area to drop off a disabled passenger at the Accessible Entrance without paying the parking fees. Wheelchairs available free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis. The museum also has accessible restrooms, drinking fountains and public telephones, including a TTY.
Other accessibility is available through the Office of Accessible Programs at 215-684-7602 or by TTY at 215-684-7600.
Inglis House Opens its New Inglis Art Gallery
Inglis Art Gallery, Inglis House
2600 Belmont Avenue, Philadelphia
Hours: 10:00 am to 3:00 pm Monday through Friday
Inglis House opens its new Inglis Art Gallery and festival long show exhibiting art created by artists with disabilities, both Inglis residents and artists from the broader Philadelphia community.
Free Admission
Inglis Foundation is a proud sponsor of Independence Starts Here: A Festival of Disability Arts and Culture.
"Inspiration" at National Liberty Museum
National Liberty Museum
321 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia
Hours: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm 7 days a week
The National Liberty Museum’s permanent exhibition, "Inspiration", honors 45 Americans of different backgrounds, ages and professions who live or have lived with physical or cognitive disabilities. The exhibit dispels stereotypes and educates the general public about the achievements of these outstanding Americans.
Admission: Adults $7.00, Seniors $6.00, Students $5.00, Children ages 5 – 17 with an adult $2.00, Children under 5 no charge. $15 Family Admission includes two adults and their children. Museum members free.
Arden Theater Company presents An Empty Plate in the Cafe Du Grand Boeuf
Arden Theatre Company
40 North 2nd Street, Philadelphia
Running October 11 through December 2
Arden has been one of the theatre community’s leaders in accessible programming through its Arden for All Program. Now they add another element—audio description for audiences who are blind or who have low vision--to an already great program.
This all-new production of Michael Hollinger’s first play at the Arden is a delicious, dark comedy celebrating the joys of cooking, sex, bullfighting and the collected works of Ernest Hemingway.
Tickets: Single Tickets $27-$45
Tickets available at Box Office: 215-922-1122 or at http://www.ardentheatre.org/tickets/
Captioned Performances: November 17- 8:00 pm and November 18 – 2:00
pm
Audio Described Performances: November 17 - 8:00 pm and
November 18 - 2:00 pm
The Touch Gallery: Selected Works from National Exhibit for Blind Artists
Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
919 Walnut Street, First Floor, Philadelphia
Hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm weekdays
NEBA (National Exhibit for Blind Artists) along with the Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped of the Free Library of Philadelphia presents the work of visually-impaired artists
Free Admission