The Paramount Theatre - Access and Accommodations

SEATING ACCOMMODATIONS

The Paramount and State Theatres' staff is trained to assist you in selecting seating that best meets your individual needs. Seats with removable armrests are available in the Paramount Theatre for increased accessibility. Patrons who cannot or do not wish to transfer from their wheelchairs to a theatre seat should request wheelchair seating locations when ordering their tickets. As the Paramount is a historic building there is no elevator to the upper levels, and accordingly, orchestra level accessible seating is available to people who are unable to climb stairs. Accessible seating is also available in the Paramount and State Theatres for patrons with low vision or who are hard of hearing.

It is important to request accessible seating when purchasing your tickets. As there are a limited number of available seats, waiting until the day of the performance does not guarantee an accessible seat will be available. These tickets can only be purchased by calling the Paramount Theatre Box Office at (512) 472-5470.

ASSISTIVE LISTENING DEVICES

Assistive Listening Devices (ALDs) amplify and clarify sound by cutting down or eliminating ambient noise. ALDs are available free of charge in both theatres lobbies on a first-come, first-served basis. They can be picked up prior to show time by simply leaving a driver's license or other form of identification. The ALDs do not work between the theatres so be sure to pick up a receiver in the lobby of the event you are attending. We encourage early arrival when you are planning to use assistive listening devices so there is enough time to pick up and adjust the devices, if necessary.

SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS

Sign language interpreted performances are available for designated events, including children's performances. Information about sign interpreted performances is available by email. If there is a show that you would like to attend which is not sign interpreted, please call (512) 692-0537. Requests for an interpreter must be made no later than ten (10) business days prior to the event day you wish to attend and are subject to the availability of an interpreter and provided at the discretion of the management.

AUDIO DESCRIPTION

Audio description is a concise narration of the key visual elements of a theatrical performance, woven in between dialogue that enables people who are blind or have low vision to follow the action. Audio description is provided at designated performances at the Paramount and State Theatres. Information about audio described performances is available by email. If there is a show that you would like to attend which is not audio described, please call VSA Arts of Texas at (512) 454-9912 and subject to the availability of a describer, description will be provided at the discretion of the management.

ALTERNATIVE FORMAT PROGRAMS

Altarnative format programs, such as large print and braille, are available by request by calling (512) 692-0537.  Four weeks advance notice required.