Descriptive Audio for the Sight Impaired (DASI)

Descriptive Audio for the Sight Impaired (DASI) makes visual aspects of the performing arts accessible to visually impaired patrons. Using special, unobtrusive microphones and a transmitter, actions, facial expressions, scenery, and costumes as described for patrons who may have difficulty seeing these.

DASI is independent of the theatre's sound system, so only those who have DASI receivers will hear the descriptive audio. DASI creates an inclusive environment enabling the sight impaired to fully enjoy live theatre productions! The only cost to a visually impaired patron who wishes to use DASI is the ticket/admission price of the event being described. Volunteer drivers may receive a free ticket. DASI's receivers can be used with hearing aids for patrons with hearing as well as visual difficulties. The receivers can be used in any seat at ACT.

DASI is grateful to ACT for accessibility to the sight impaired. During the second weekend of each play throughout the 2007-08 season, audio description is provided at each of the three performances. Please call the ACT Box Office at 254-1320 to make your reservation today!

UPCOMING PERFORMANCES

Disney's Beauty and the Beast

Friday, September 21 and Saturday, September 22 at 8:00 pm

Sunday, September 23 at 2:30 pm

Southern Hospitality

Friday, November 23 and Saturday, November 24 at 8:00 pm

Sunday, November 25 at 2:30 pm

Wait Until Dark

Friday, January 25 and Saturday, January 26 at 8:00 pm

Sunday, January 27 at 2:30 pm

Schoolhouse Rock Live!

Friday, March 14 at 8:00 pm

Saturday, March 15 and Sunday, March 16 at 2:30 pm

The Philadelphia Story

Friday, May 9 and Saturday, May 10 at 8:00 pm

Sunday, May 11 at 2:30 pm

I Hate Hamlet

Friday, July 11 and Saturday, July 12 at 8:00 pm

Sunday, July 13 at 2:30 pm

**Please Note: For your convenience, stage settings and costume description begins 20 minutes before curtain time. Impaired persons may request seating before doors open to general patrons.

Thanks to the Asheville Lions Club for their financial support which provided the equipment to make DASI possible. Financial support form the community will keep DASI blooming. Donations are tax deductible.

For more information about DASI, please contact Jan Stanko, DASI President, at 828-253-8781.