Accessibility Visit » Accessibility New Victory is committed to making our programs, shows and spaces accessible for everyone. If you have questions, need assistance or need an accommodation not mentioned, please contact us. For public programming: 646.223.3010 Sam Eckmann, Assistant Director of Ticket Operations SEckmann@New42.org For school programming: 646.223.3090 Asha John, Senior Education Programs Manager AJohn@New42.org Accessibility Supports Head downstairs and see the usher staffing the Accessibility Table or speak to a House Manager when you arrive to borrow any support item needed: Sensory fidgets Foam earplugs Ear defenders Light-sensitivity sunglasses Assistive listening devices Induction neckloops Bariatric or standard wheelchairs Some support items may require an exchange of a government-issued identification to borrow; it will be given back when the item is returned. Patrons with Mobility Aids New Victory Venues are wheelchair accessible and offer a variety of seating arrangements. Refer to the guidelines below to know more about the physical spaces in each venue. The New Victory Theater Public Transportation: The nearest accessible subway station is 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal in the North Wing between 41st & 42nd Street on 8th Ave. You can take the A, C or E to get to this station. Entrance: Our wheelchair-accessible entry—a solid wooden door—is located to the right of the main entrance and features a lift. Steps: The main entrance has three stairs up to the Orchestra, and there are four steps down to access Mezzanine seating and eleven steps down to access Balcony seating. Seating: Wheelchair-accessible seating is available in the rear Orchestra and Balcony boxes and can be purchased online. Mezzanine seating is NOT wheelchair accessible. Designated Aisle seats with raisable armrests are also available in the Orchestra for individuals who want to transfer into a theater seat and have their mobility aid stowed. These seats are not wheelchair accessible due to the steep aisle. When floor seating or bench seating is used, standard chairs are also available by request. Please call 646.223.3010 if you need assistance finding seats to meet your needs. Elevator: The elevator services the Lower Level (restrooms and lockers), Orchestra Level (ground floor), Mezzanine Level (second floor) and Balcony Level (third floor) of the theater. New 42 Studios Public Transportation: The nearest accessible subway station is 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal in the North Wing between 41st & 42nd Street on 8th Ave. You can take the A, C or E to get to this station. Entrance: The main entrance is wheelchair accessible with automatic low-energy power doors (push button/swing doors). Seating: Wheelchair-accessible seating is available, and locations will vary by production. When floor seating and bench seating are used, standard chairs are also available by request. Please call 646.223.3010 if you need assistance finding seats to meet your needs. Elevator: Two elevators service all levels of the building. Patrons with Sensory Sensitivities Adapted for individuals on the autism spectrum, with sensory sensitivity or anyone who may benefit from a relaxed theater experience, select performances feature adjusted lighting and sound and an inclusive, judgment-free environment with trained staff and supports. Sensory-Friendly Performances See upcoming sensory-friendly performances and access sensory-support materials. Learn more Check out our Cozy Zone! Located downstairs next to the lockers, the Cozy Zone is a space where patrons can take a break at any performance and relax in a comfortable, quiet place with coloring sheets and sensory fidgets. Patrons Who Are D/deaf, Hard Of Hearing or Experience Hearing Loss For people who are D/deaf, hard of hearing or experience hearing loss, we offer several services that enhance the magic of watching a live performance. Sign-Interpretation In partnership with Hands On, select performances in our season are interpreted in American Sign Language (ASL) by professional interpreters near the stage. Tickets are available via HandsOn.org. View Sign-Interpreted Performance Schedule • The Princess and the Pea: Public: Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 11am Schools: Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 11am • New Shoes: Public: Sunday, November 10, 2024 at 10am Schools: Friday, November 8, 2024 at 11am • Baba Yaga and the Firebird: Public: Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 4pm Schools: Friday, November 15, 2024 at 11am • Yuletide Factory:: Public: Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 5pm School: Saturday, December 18, 2024 at 11am • Little Murmur: Public: Sunday, January 19, 2025 at 3pm Schools: Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 11am • Nuttin’ but a Word: Public: Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 7pm Schools: Friday, February 14, 2025 at 11am • Song of the North: Public: Friday, March 21, 2025 at 7pm Schools: Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 11am • The Magic City: Public: Sunday, April 6, 2025 at 11am Schools: Friday, April 4, 2025 at 11am • MOYA: Public: Sunday, April 13, 2025 at 4pm Schools: Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 11am Who Are the Professional Interpreters? Founded in 1982, Hands On provides access to arts and cultural programs for the Deaf and hard of hearing communities by offering sign interpreted performances along with information on Deafness and the arts across New York City and the country. Having earned a national reputation for providing high-quality interpreted theater, Hands On remains committed to making theater accessible to the 75,000 Deaf signing people in the New York metropolitan area. 2023-24 Season ASL-interpreters: Candace Broecker Penn, April Cheng, Alaina Drake Mitchell, Gabriel DaSilva, Dylan Geil, Jose Gomez, Jr., Keimi Malave, Cathleen Markland, Amy Meckler, Jina Porter, Jeremy Lee Stone, Christopher Tester, Jasper Thacker Bowell, Anne Tomasetti and Mark Weissglass. ASL-Interpreted Show Trailers Browse the 2024-25 season by watching a playlist of ASL-interpreted show trailers. WATCH NOW ON YOUTUBE Assistive Listening Devices Assistive listening devices (ALDs) both amplify and clarify sound. Audio runs directly from the sound board to headsets and receivers via beams of infrared light. Induction neckloops are available for patrons who use hearing aids and cochlear implants with a “T” switch. (Ask your audiologist whether your hearing aid or cochlear implant has a “T” switch/telecoil and how to use it with an assistive listening headset.) ALDs are available free of charge, cleaned after each use and may be used in any seat. To borrow one, visit the Accessibility Table in the lower lobby. Patrons Who Are Blind or Have Low Vision Through a small earpiece, trained audio describers give verbal descriptions of costumes, scenery and other visual elements and narrate the live action between the actors’ dialogue. Audio description begins approximately 10 minutes ahead of the performance itself, providing details about characters and design elements. AD earphones are available free of charge, cleaned after each use and may be used in any seat. To borrow one, visit the Accessibility Table in the lower lobby. A select number of seats are available for patrons who require a seat close to the stage due to low vision or other visual needs. View Audio-Described Performance Schedule • The Princess and the Pea: Public: Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 11am Schools: Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 11am • New Shoes: Public: Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 1pm Schools: Friday, November 8, 2024 at 11am • Baba Yaga and the Firebird: Public: Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 4pm Schools: Friday, November 15, 2024 at 11am • Yuletide Factory: Public: Friday, December 13, 2024 at 7pm Schools: Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 11am • Little Murmur: Public: Sunday, January 19, 2025 at 3pm Schools: Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 11am • Nuttin’ but a Word: Public: Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 2pm Schools: Friday, February 14, 2025 at 11am • Song of the North: Public: Saturday, March 22, 2025 at 7pm Schools: Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 11am • The Magic City: Public: Sunday, April 6, 2025 at 3pm Schools: Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 11am • MOYA: Public: Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 4pm Schools: Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 11am Patrons Accompanied by a Trained Service Dog We welcome guests with disabilities who are accompanied by a trained service dog, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you would like to discuss specific seating locations prior to making your selection, contact us at 646.223.3010 or Ticket_Services@NewVictory.org. New Victory Virtual Tour Take a virtual tour of the New Victory Theater and see inside our lobbies and auditorium. Take a 360° virtual tour Digital Content Our New Victory Arts Breaks are captioned in English. Sensory-Friendly Performances Discover upcoming dates and supports offered at our judgment-free, inclusive performances Plan Your Visit Explore free arts activities together as a family and enjoy kid-friendly amenities Frequently Asked Questions Answers to what to do if you’re late or can’t use your tickets, theater policies and more
