Information for patrons who have hearing impairments

Assistive Listening Assistive Listening System

The Assistive Listening System uses microphones throughout the stages, FM transmitters and hand-held receivers that enhance words spoken on stage by separating speech from the background noise.  This system amplifies the actors and brings the sound directly into patron's ears.  The receivers are coupled with headphones, ear buds or a neck loop (for patrons using a hearing aid with a "T" switch) and may be borrowed from the Patron Services Desk on Level 4.

ASL ASL Interpretation

American Sign Language Interpretation, by certified interpreters, is scheduled for select performances at the Guthrie.

Click here for the ASL Interpretation Performances schedule.

ASL Tours

Standard backstage tours interpreted in American Sign Language by a Guthrie interpreter can be arranged, depending upon ticket availability. Please make any special needs known at the time of booking. Two weeks prior notice is required to arrange an interpreter for tours.

Open Captioning Open Captioning

Select performances will be Open Captioned by c2 inc. Open Captioning is a general term used to describe text displayed simultaneous to live speech, dialogue or performance.

Click here for the Open Captioning Performances Schedule.

Restrooms Restrooms

Fully accessible public restrooms are located on Level 4, 5 and 8.  Three restrooms designated for use by people with disabilities are also located on Level 4.  For restroom locations, please view the building maps.

Parking Parking and Directions

Parking is available in the ramp on South 2nd Street directly across from the Guthrie and in numerous parking lots throughout the neighborhood. The event rate for Guthrie performances is $8. Rates vary during Twins and Vikings games and other area events.

 

The Guthrie strives to make its facility and performances accesible to all patrons.  For information, or if you have questions, need assistance or an accommodation not mentioned above, please call the Box Office at 612.377.2224 (voice), 1.877.447.8243 (voice) or 612.377.6626 (TTY). 

Access programs at the Guthrie are sponsored by Xcel Energy Foundation with additional support by Allianz Life Insurance.