The Beacon

Accessibility

• Box Office

  The box office is located in the lobby, and the counter is wheelchair accessible.
• Parking

  Free street parking is available on 22nd Street (on the same block as the theatre) Monday–Friday after 7pm and all day Saturday and Sunday.
• Curb Ramps

  There are no curb ramps. Call the theatre in advance for a portable ramp or reach out to staff on arrival.
• Restroom

  There are two wheelchair accessible restrooms. All bathrooms at IRT are single stalled and gender neutral.
• Elevator/Escalator

  The Mainstage balcony area and the W. Scott McLucas Studio Theatre in the basement are elevator accessible. For elevator access, guests can reach out to any IRT staff member when they arrive.
• Telephone

  none
• Entrance

  There is a step up into the lobby through the front doors, but a ramp is available if needed. Call the theatre in advance or reach out to a staff member upon arrival for ramp access.
• Visual Assistance

  none
• Folding Armrests

  Seat C1 in the Mainstage has a foldable arm and is marked as an accessible seat in the online seating chart.
• Water Fountain

  Two located upstairs in the balcony level. They are only accessible once the house opens.
• Assisted Listening System

  Assistive listening devices are available for mainstage productions. Visit the concessions area for devices. ID is required. For patrons with a tele coil, the Mainstage theater is equipped with an induction loop, set your device/your device’s app to the “t” setting.
• Wheelchair Info

  Wheelchair-accessible seating is available in the Mainstage in seats A1/2 and B1/2. If you would like to remain in your wheelchair for the performance, our staff will remove the theatre chairs for you. For guests who wish to transfer to a seat from their wheelchair, we are more than happy to store your wheelchair during the performance. We will return your wheelchair to you at intermission or the end of the performance.