accessibility
The Orlando Fringe was founded on the mandate of being 100% accessible
2023 Winter Mini-Fest Accessibility
if you are at the festival and require assistance, please call our office at Fringe ArtSpace
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, please email rsvp@orlandofringe.org
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.
Blind and Low Vision
Audio Described Shows
The following productions are being presented with Audio Descriptions. Please email RSVP@orlandofringe.org if you plan to attend and arrive 30 minutes before your show starts to visit the box office and receive your audio device.
The Barn Identity
Friday, January 13th, 7:30pm (Mainstage)
Rosegold
Saturday, January 14th, 6:15pm (Black Box)
The Awkward Ballerina
Sunday, January 15th, 12:30pm (Black Box)
Vulva Va-Voom: Hollywood Psychic of the Golden Age
Sunday, January 15th, 3:30pm (Black Box)
Click here to download our list of shows that are audio described in an accessible Word document.
The following productions are not being presented with Audio Descriptions however, the artist has indicated that someone who is blind or has low vision will be able to enjoy the performance. If you would like to request Audio Description for these shows please email RSVP@orlandofringe.org 72 hours in advance.
Deaf and Hard of Hearing
ASL Interpreted Shows
Please see below for a list of select performances that will have ASL-Interpretation. If you plan to attend one of these performances and will need a seat in our ASL accessible seats, please email rsvp@orlandofringe.org. Please know that seating is on a first-come-first-served basis. We recommend arriving at the venue at least 30 minutes prior to the show. Be sure and let the Venue Captain know you require ASL seating upon your arrival.
If you would like to request ASL-Interpretation for a show not listed, please email rsvp@orlandofringe.org 3 days prior to the requested performance.
The Awkward Ballerina
Friday, January 13th, 9:15pm (Black Box)
Vulva Va-Voom: Hollywood Psychic of the Golden Age
Friday, January 13th, 10:45pm (Black Box)
Coffee and Cedar
Saturday, January 14th, 1:00pm (Mainstage)
The Barn Identity
Sunday, January 15th, 12:45pm (Mainstage)
Rosegold
Sunday, January 15th, 2:00pm (Black Box)
The following productions are not being presented with ASL Interperatation however, the artist has indicated that someone who is deaf or hard of hearing will be able to enjoy the performance. If you would like to request ASL for these shows please email RSVP@orlandofringe.org 72 hours in advance.
A Terrible Show for Terrible People (Mainstage)
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.
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the 6th annual Orlando Fringe Winter Mini-Fest
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 30 minutes before showtime, and you will be granted priority access to the venue. Call 407-436 -7800
if you need immediate assistance.
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
WEBSITE
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 cabanas
If you need any additional assistance while navigating the lawn please do not hesitate to ask a staff member or volunteer.
Blue, Brown, Orange, Pink, 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 step seating, each row being a 6-inch step up.
- Chairs can be removed to accommodate guests traveling in wheelchairs.
BROWN VENUE:
- The venue entrance is through the main entrance of the building, walk 20 feet forward and turn left.
- There is raked step seating, each row being a 6-inch step up.
- Chairs can be removed to accommodate guests traveling in wheelchairs.
YELLOW VENUE:
- The venue entrance is through the main entrance of the building, walk 20 feet forward and turn right. Countine to walk 60 feet forward and the venue will be on the left.
- The venue has slightly raked seating on carpet.
- There are spaces allotted to accommodate guests traveling in wheelchairs.
ORANGE VENUE:
- The venue entrance is through the main entrance, walk 20 feet forward and turn right and countine to walk 100 feet forward. There will be a ramp on the right hand side that is approximately 30 feet long. Turn left and the venue entrance is right there.
- 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, walk 20 feet forward and turn right and countine to walk 100 feet forward. There will be a ramp on the right hand side that is approximately 30 feet long. Countine for 40 feet and the venue will be 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 and Teal Venues
Fringe ArtSpace
54 W Church St. Orlando, Fl 32801
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.
55 West Garage – 60 W Pine Street (fills up fast, secure parking in advance)
- Fringe ArtSpace is located on the second level of the 54 West building. There is an elevator located in front of Cucina, closest to Church Street.
- The Escalator can be found beneath the clock tower. Once up the escalator make 2 right turns. Continue 30 feet forward to reach the entrance of our lobby.
The entrance into ArtSpace has double glass doors that open outwards. The lobby floor is a concrete painted surface that can be slippery when wet. Our box office will be located in the lobby six feet forward when walking through the front doors. Please see box office staff to retrieve your audio device.
Please note when walking to the venues, the floor does change to carpet in front of Cucina, closest to church street.
Restrooms
The restrooms are located outside of the main lobby area. You will need to exit out the front double doors and enter another set of double doors across from the entrance to the lobby. If you require assistance getting to the restroom please see your venue captain or box office staff.
Main Stage
- The entrance to this venue is located through the main entrance, walk 4 feet forward and turn right, continue to walk 100 fee forward. The venue entrance will be on the left.
- The Mainstage is a proscenium style stage with raked, stadium style seating.
- Walkway between the front row and the stage is about 6 feet wide.
- There will be removable front row seating for those with a wheelchair.
Black Box
- The entrance to this venue is located through the main entrance, walk 4 feet forward and turn right, continue to walk 50 feet forward. The venue entrance will be on the left.
- The Black Box is a simple open space with raked seating to the left of the entrance. Seating can be removed for those with a wheelchair.
The Renaissance Theater
415 E. Princeton St. Orlando, FL 32803
rentheatre.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.
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.
Savoy
1913 N Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32804
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.
The Stardust Lounge
123 W Church St., Orlando, FL 32801
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 Depot
78 W Church St., Orlando, FL 32801
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.
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.