Accessibility Information
The Lesher Center offers a variety of services, aimed at accommodating accessibility requests to the best of our ability. Those most commonly used include Assistive Listening Devices, Accessible Seating locations, other seating accommodations, and parking. Other services, such as sign language interpretation and large print programs, require two week advance notice. Note – not all performances at the Center produce a printed program.
For more information, the Audience Services Coordinator can be reached by calling our Administrative Office at 925-295-1400.
For more information, the Audience Services Coordinator can be reached by calling our Administrative Office at 925-295-1400.
Assistive Listening Devices
The Lesher Center for the Arts has improved our assistive listening solution, so that hearing-impaired patrons can better enjoy plays, concerts and performances. Assistive listening devices (ALDs) amplify and clarify sound. These devices are available free to audience members and can be checked out from an usher, stationed on our second floor. You’ll find the ALD cart and usher stationed near the elevators, in the center lobby area. These devices are distributed free-of-charge on a first-come, first-served basis prior to every performance.
The Margaret Lesher Theatre and Hofmann Theatre have FM Listen Technologies systems installed. These FM receivers bring increased reception and exceptional audio quality. Each device has a headphone jack for either an induction loop accessory (for patrons with telecoil compatible hearing aids – see below) or for headphones. Patrons are welcome to bring their own headphones (with a 3.5 mm jack) to use with the FM receivers. The Lesher Center has ear speakers available to borrow, if needed.
Induction neck loops are available for patrons who use hearing aids and cochlear implants with a “T” switch. Confirm with your audiologist whether your hearing aid or cochlear implant has a “T” switch and how to use with an assistive listening headset.
The George & Sonja Vukasin Theatre currently has a Sennheiser assistive listening system in service. Receivers can be obtained on the Second Floor, at the ALD cart, or from the Stage 3 House Manager on the First Floor (if Stage 3 is only theater in performance that evening or afternoon.)
For more information for service in the Margaret Lesher, Hofmann and George & Sonja Vukasin Theatres, please visit our ALD cart.
Del Valle Theatre, located at 1963 Tice Valley Blvd, Walnut Creek, has a Sennheiser Assistive Listening system in service. Receivers are available free to audience members on a first-come, first-served basis and can be checked out from a Technician, stationed on the second floor near the elevators.
Additionally, the Audience Services Coordinator can address questions prior to your visit to the Lesher Center; simply call our Administrative Office at 925-295-1400.
The Lesher Center for the Arts has improved our assistive listening solution, so that hearing-impaired patrons can better enjoy plays, concerts and performances. Assistive listening devices (ALDs) amplify and clarify sound. These devices are available free to audience members and can be checked out from an usher, stationed on our second floor. You’ll find the ALD cart and usher stationed near the elevators, in the center lobby area. These devices are distributed free-of-charge on a first-come, first-served basis prior to every performance.
The Margaret Lesher Theatre and Hofmann Theatre have FM Listen Technologies systems installed. These FM receivers bring increased reception and exceptional audio quality. Each device has a headphone jack for either an induction loop accessory (for patrons with telecoil compatible hearing aids – see below) or for headphones. Patrons are welcome to bring their own headphones (with a 3.5 mm jack) to use with the FM receivers. The Lesher Center has ear speakers available to borrow, if needed.
Induction neck loops are available for patrons who use hearing aids and cochlear implants with a “T” switch. Confirm with your audiologist whether your hearing aid or cochlear implant has a “T” switch and how to use with an assistive listening headset.
The George & Sonja Vukasin Theatre currently has a Sennheiser assistive listening system in service. Receivers can be obtained on the Second Floor, at the ALD cart, or from the Stage 3 House Manager on the First Floor (if Stage 3 is only theater in performance that evening or afternoon.)
For more information for service in the Margaret Lesher, Hofmann and George & Sonja Vukasin Theatres, please visit our ALD cart.
Del Valle Theatre, located at 1963 Tice Valley Blvd, Walnut Creek, has a Sennheiser Assistive Listening system in service. Receivers are available free to audience members on a first-come, first-served basis and can be checked out from a Technician, stationed on the second floor near the elevators.
Additionally, the Audience Services Coordinator can address questions prior to your visit to the Lesher Center; simply call our Administrative Office at 925-295-1400.
Accessible Seating Locations
All theatres have wheelchair-accessible locations. These seating locations are marked on our seating charts with a wheelchair-accessible icon. To view our seating charts, please visit here. [link to seating chart page] Patrons who cannot or do not wish to transfer from their wheelchair to a theatre seat should request wheelchair-accessible locations when ordering tickets. Wheelchair accessible seating may be purchased by phone, in person, and online. For assistance selecting accessible seats or for more information, please contact the Ticket Office directly. Ticket Office phone and walk up hours can be found here.
Other Seating Accommodations
Availability for other seating accommodations, such as service animal locations or low-vision needs, will vary by each performance. For assistance selecting the best seat location for your specific need, please contact the Ticket Office directly. Ticket Office phone and walk up hours can be found here.
All theatres have wheelchair-accessible locations. These seating locations are marked on our seating charts with a wheelchair-accessible icon. To view our seating charts, please visit here. [link to seating chart page] Patrons who cannot or do not wish to transfer from their wheelchair to a theatre seat should request wheelchair-accessible locations when ordering tickets. Wheelchair accessible seating may be purchased by phone, in person, and online. For assistance selecting accessible seats or for more information, please contact the Ticket Office directly. Ticket Office phone and walk up hours can be found here.
Other Seating Accommodations
Availability for other seating accommodations, such as service animal locations or low-vision needs, will vary by each performance. For assistance selecting the best seat location for your specific need, please contact the Ticket Office directly. Ticket Office phone and walk up hours can be found here.
Parking
The Lesher Center has two passenger loading zones, along Civic Drive and Locust Street, surrounding our front plaza. Accessible parking may be found in the North Locust Street Parking Garage, located next to the Center at 1625 Locust Street.) Accessible parking can be found immediately inside the Locust Street entrance of the garage and on all levels, next to the elevators. For more information about parking in Walnut Creek, please visit here.
The Lesher Center has two passenger loading zones, along Civic Drive and Locust Street, surrounding our front plaza. Accessible parking may be found in the North Locust Street Parking Garage, located next to the Center at 1625 Locust Street.) Accessible parking can be found immediately inside the Locust Street entrance of the garage and on all levels, next to the elevators. For more information about parking in Walnut Creek, please visit here.
