Audio Described Theatre Performances

Arvada Center is running a series of audio described theatre performances through the winter and spring, with dates on December 4 and 9, 2026, March 10, 2027, and April 14, 2027. The shows alternate between the Main Stage Theatre and the Black Box Theatre, so depending on which one you pick, you'll be in a different part of the complex.

If you've never seen an audio described show, here's how it works: a describer speaks into a microphone, and that commentary goes to a receiver with different headphone options. They narrate the costumes, the set, and the movement on stage, filling in the visual gaps so you can follow the action without needing to see it. It's a service the center offers for most of its shows, provided you request it two weeks in advance. This particular run is part of that larger effort, and it sits alongside their ASL interpreted performances—both are part of a wider push to make the arts accessible to everyone. There's a dedicated Accessibility page on their site, and the box office can help with seating needs if you have specific requirements.

The schedule spans a few months, so you've got a bit of a window to work with. The December dates are December 4 at 7 PM and December 9 at 1 PM. After that, it's March 10, 2027, and April 14, 2027, at 1 PM. The run also marks 50 years of the Arvada Center, which gives the whole thing a bit of a milestone feel. If you're planning to go, just remember that two-week lead time for the audio description.