Accessibility
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Performance Date(s) |
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 Captioned Performance |
Sunday, February 16, 2:00 PM
Best Seats: Section West, Rows D-F, Seats 1-7 |
 Audio Described Performance |
Sunday, February 16, 7:00 PM
This service can be accessed from any seat location upon checking out a headset device. |
 ASL Interpreted Performance |
Wednesday, February 26, 7:30 PM
Best Seats: Please select the indicated performance and use Promo Code ASLSEAT to gain access to the best seats to view ASL interpreters, or contact Guest Services at (713) 220-5700 or boxoffice@alleytheatre.org. |
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We’re cooking live on stage – including salmon. Please contact Guest Services for more information if you have concerns about your food allergies before purchasing tickets. |
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Seared takes place in the intense environment of a professional kitchen, where strong language and a brief reference to a sexual situation occur. |
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Seared runs approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes, including one intermission. |
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Before you attend the performance, the program provides cast bios, sponsor backgrounds, and further reading. Read More. |
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