accessibility
The Orlando Fringe was founded on the mandate of being 100% accessible
accessibility
The Orlando Fringe was founded on the mandate of 100% accessibility
Orlando Fringe is committed to being 100% accessible to people of all abilities and backgrounds.
Below you can find information on what might be a good fit for any unique needs you may have.
At the time of your ticket purchase, please inform the Box Office of any accessibility needs or accommodations requested.
If you have any questions, need assistance or an accommodation not listed, please email [email protected].
our next production
the 30th annual orlando international fringe theatre festival
2021 Accessibility and Inclusion Title Sponsor:
With additional support in Loving Memory of Marcy Singhaus and Sam Singhaus
festival accessibility
Physical Accessibility
All Fringe-managed venues are fully wheelchair accessible, although some shows are site-specific in locations chosen and arranged by the individual performer and wheelchair access may be limited in those venues. Please take a look at the information below for further details.
Priority Seating
If you require priority seating to view any performance, please let our volunteer venue captain know when you arrive. Please plan to arrive at least 15 minutes before showtime, and you will be granted priority access to the venue.
Service Animals
Service animals are welcome in all areas of our venues that are open to the public. Please plan to arrive at the venue at least 30 minutes before the showtime and check-in with the volunteer venue captain to be granted priority access to the venue.
fringe festival venues
The Fringe Lawn
Loch Haven Park
777 E Princeton Street, Orlando, FL 32803
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All entrances to the lawn are accessible by a sidewalk.
Any food truck or beer tent access can be reached from the sidewalk.
There will be accessible tent seating, and also some accessible Party Pods.
If you need any additional assistance while navigating the lawn please do not hesitate to ask a staff member or volunteer.
Blue, Orange, Pink, Red, and Yellow Venues
The Lowndes Shakespeare Center
812 E Rollins St, Orlando, FL 32803
orlandoshakes.org
Please plan to arrive at the venue at least 30 minutes before the show time and you will be granted priority access to the venue.
PARKING:
There are rows of handicapped parking in front of the entrance to the Shakespeare building.
OUTSIDE ENTRANCE:
The parking lot is made of cobblestone and the ground is uneven. You’ll step onto the sidewalk, or there is a dip for wheelchairs and can go up the main entrance, or there is a smaller ramp with handrails on the right-hand side. The entrance is somewhat steep. There are automatic doors that have a button on the right-hand side by the guardrail to open the doors.
INSIDE ENTRANCE:
Carpeted Floor through most of the building. The building is one story, with the exception of Red Venue where the entrance is outside.
Carpeted Ramp from Upper Lobby to Lower Lobby where the Box Office is located. When you enter the building, make a right and stay straight and you will reach a ramp.
RESTROOMS:
Two restrooms, one in the upper lobby (make a right at the entrance, and they are on the right) and one in the lower lobby.
PINK VENUE:
The venue entrance is through the main entrance of the building, immediately on your left.
There is Raked Seating on carpet, and the stage is about 5 inches off of the ground.
Chairs can be removed to accommodate guests traveling in wheelchairs.
RED VENUE:
The venue entrance is straight through the main entrance of the Lowndes Shakespeare Center until you go through a second set of doors into the Courtyard. The floors will be carpeted. Once you go back outside the ground is similar to that of cobblestone, and can be uneven.
There are stairs or a ramp that will lead you to the main level. On the right-hand side, you will see a walkway to the Red Venue entrance. The ground is cemented and slightly uneven.
The venue entrance can be reached by stairs or elevator. Please let the volunteer know you will need the elevator as soon as you arrive at the venue.
The venue has slightly raked seating on hard flooring, and the stage is level with the first row of seating.
Chairs can be removed to accommodate guests traveling in wheelchairs.
YELLOW VENUE:
The venue entrance is through the main entrance of the building, turn right, on your left.
The venue has slightly raked seating on carpet, and there are spaces allotted to accommodate guests traveling in wheelchairs.
ORANGE VENUE:
The stage is set up in a thrust setting, which means there are three sides of the stage that have audience seating.
The seating is raked seating
There are designated spaces for patrons traveling in wheelchairs and their parties.
BLUE VENUE:
The venue entrance is through the main entrance, turn right. Go down the ramp on the right side, and keep walking straight until you pass the restrooms on the right, and the entrance is next on the right.
The venue floor is linoleum
The stage is set up in a thrust setting, which means there are three sides of the stage that have audience seating.
Seats can be removed to accommodate wheelchairs.
Purple, Red, and Teal Venues
Harriett’s Orlando Ballet Centre
600 N Lake Formosa Dr, Orlando, FL 32803
orlandoballet.org
Please plan to arrive at the venue at least 30 minutes before the show time and you will be granted priority access to the venue.
Gold Venue
The Orlando Museum of Art
2416 N Mills Ave, Orlando, FL 32803
omart.org
Please plan to arrive at the venue at least 30 minutes before the show time and you will be granted priority access to the venue.
PARKING:
There are rows of handicapped parking close to the entrance to the Orlando Museum of Art.
LOBBY FLOOR:
The floor is slick and can be slippery when wet.
The building is one floor, and there are restrooms available to the right past the information desk.
GOLD VENUE:
There is a proscenium stage at the front of the theater, with a slightly downslope audience section.
Seats are not removable, but there are spaces in the back of the theatre for patrons traveling in wheelchairs and their parties.
Silver and Green Venues
The Orlando Repertory Theatre
1001 E Princeton St, Orlando, FL 32803
orlandorep.com
Please plan to arrive at the venue at least 30 minutes before the show time and you will be granted priority access to the venue.
PARKING:
There are rows of handicapped parking close to the entrance to the Orlando Museum of Art
LOBBY FLOOR:
The Floor is carpeted.
VENUES:
Each venue is in a separate building with it’s own entrance.
SILVER VENUE:
There are stairs and ramp options to access the entrance to Silver Venue.
The stage is a proscenium stage, with raked stadium-style seating.
Chairs cannot be removed for wheelchairs, but there are designated spaces for patrons traveling in wheelchairs and their parties.
GREEN VENUE:
There are no stairs to reach the entrance of Green Venue
The floor is not carpeted at the entrance or in the theatre.
The stage is a thrust stage, and seats can be removed in the front row to accommodate patrons in wheelchairs and their parties.
The Rainbow Venue at The Center
The Center
946 N Mills Ave, Orlando, FL 32803
thecenterorlando.org
Enter through the main entrance and follow the directions to the theatre. Please plan to arrive at the venue at least 30 minutes before the show time and you will be granted priority access to the venue.
The Starlite Lounge
Savoy Orlando
1913 N Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32804
savoyorlando.com
Enter through the main entrance and follow the directions to the theatre. Please plan to arrive at the venue at least 30 minutes before the show time and you will be granted priority access to the venue.
The Abbey
100 S Eola Dr. Unit 100, Orlando, FL 32801
theabbeyorlando.com
Enter through the main entrance and follow the directions to the theatre. Please plan to arrive at the venue at least 30 minutes before the show time and you will be granted priority access to the venue.
HÄOS on Church
1913 N Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32804
haosonchurch.com
Enter through the main entrance and follow the directions to the theatre. Please plan to arrive at the venue at least 30 minutes before the show time and you will be granted priority access to the venue.
site-specific locations
Various Artist Chosen Locations
Site-Specific venues are non-traditional locations are chosen by the individual performing artist. Orlando Fringe makes every effort to encourage the artists to choose locations that are accessible for all.
Please check back for 2021 Site-Specific Venue Information.
accessible performance listing
Please note that although the following shows are listed, the descriptions and warnings are provided to Fringe by the individual artist. Orlando Fringe has not verified the claims made by the artists.
Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Enjoyment of these performances does not rely on sound elements and is largely non-verbal.
Please check back for 2021 Deaf And Hard of Hearing Performances.
Low and No Vision
Enjoyment of the following performances does not rely on visual elements.
Please check back for 2021 Low and No Vision Performances.
Relaxed Performances
These performances welcome patrons who may benefit from a less restrictive audience environment, including (but not limited to) patrons with sensory processing conditions, Autism, intellectual disability, or those with young children. Relaxed performances have a relaxed attitude to noise and movement, including reducing extreme sound and lighting effects, not going to a total audience blackout.
Please check back for 2021 Relaxed performances.
Smoke or Fog Effects
Please be advised that the following shows have disclosed that they contain smoke or fog effects. Orlando Fringe has not verified the claims made by the artists nor have we verified that shows not listed are without smoke or fog effects.
Please check back for 2021 Performances with Smoke or Fog Effects.
Strobe Lighting Effects
Please be advised that the following shows have disclosed that they contain strobe lighting effects. Orlando Fringe has not verified the claims made by the artists nor have we verified that shows not listed are without strobe lighting effects.
Please check back for 2021 Performances with Strobe Lighting Effects.