Jun 28 2023
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Jul 02 2023
Evita - ASL Interpreted Performance

Evita - ASL Interpreted Performance

Presented by American Repertory Theater at Loeb Drama Center

Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s Tony Award-winning rock opera Evita follows the adored and reviled Eva Perón’s meteoric rise from an impoverished childhood to first lady of Argentina until her death at 33. Directed by Sammi Cannold (Forbes’ 30 Under 30 Hollywood & Entertainment, EndlingsViolet), this eagerly anticipated revival featuring unforgettable songs including “Buenos Aires” and “Don’t Cry for Me Argentina” explores how we make sense of contradictions in legacy.

This production includes haze, prop firearms, occasional strong language, and stylized violence and sexuality.

Director of ASL: Elbert Joseph

What Is ASL Interpretation?

American Sign Language (ASL) is a visual language. With signing, the brain processes linguistic information through the eyes. The shape, placement, and movement of the hands, as well as facial expressions and body movements, all play important parts in conveying information.

Sign language is not a universal language – each country has its own sign language, and regions have dialects, much like the many languages spoken all over the world. Like any spoken language, ASL is a language with its own unique rules of grammar and syntax. Like all languages, ASL is a living language that grows and changes over time.

For ASL-interpreted performances, we collaborate with a Deaf ASL Coach, who translates the play into ASL. The Coach works with a team of certified ASL interpreters to develop and rehearse the ASL interpretation, which is performed live, either on or in close proximity to the stage.

Learn more at the National Association of the Deaf website

Admission Info

Phone: (617) 547-8300

Email: access@amrep.org

Dates & Times

2023/06/28 - 2023/07/02

Location Info

Loeb Drama Center

64 Brattle Street, Cambridge

Accessibility Info

The theater is fully wheelchair accessible with an automatic door from the sidewalk located near the corner of Brattle and Hilliard Streets. The lobby and entrance to the theater are at sidewalk level.

Rows that can be accessed without using stairs: The theater can be configured multiple ways: in Proscenium, HH and row A; in Half and Thrust, row A. (Please call for tickets)

Restrooms: An all-gender, wheelchair-accessible bathroom is located to the left as you face Ticket Services in the front lobby (ushers or reception desk personnel will direct you).

Hearing: The theater is equipped with an infrared amplification system for the hard of hearing. Headsets and accompanying headphones are available at the information desk. For patrons with a telecoil hearing aid, headsets and loops are also available – please set your personal hearing device to the “t” setting.

Vision: There is no obstructed view in the Loeb Drama Center, unless otherwise noted. We provide large print programs at every production and you can pick one up at our reception desk. Braille programs are available at performances with Audio Description, as well.

Inquiries are welcome at Access@amrep.org.