Kennedy Theatre strives to welcome everybody. As such, we make every effort to meet the facilities and communication access needs of our patrons with disabilities.
Building Access
Patrons with mobility impairments may request assistance for accessing the auditorium. Accessible seating areas are available on a first-come-first served basis. Advance notification is encouraged but not required. Restrooms are wheelchair accessible. Service animals (trained animals that provide a specific service to handlers with disabilities) are welcome. Pets are not permitted on campus per UH policy.
Parking
Two (2) accessible parking stalls are located in front of the theatre, three more can be found immediately behind the theatre and are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Other accessible parking is located throughout campus. All campus visitors are charged for parking during enforcement hours.
Audio Accessibility
Sign language interpreting is generally provided for at least one show of each of performance run. Check season calendar for advertised dates.
For alternate communication with the Box Office, call Sprint Relay Hawai'i at 7-1-1.
Assistive listening devices are available at the House Manager's Office.
Visual Accessibility
Large print programs are available by request for all Kennedy Theatre season performances. Please contact Box Office before attending the performance; please send request at least 24 hours in advance.
Pre-show orientation for persons with visual disabilities is available; please request at least one week in advance.
Program information is accessible electronically or in audio format; please send request at least two weeks in advance.
Scripts are available on loan for patrons with accessibility needs; please send request at least two weeks in advance.
Audio describing is available, please notify the Kennedy Theatre Box Office at least two weeks before performance.*
*requests are accommodated contingent on the successful coordination with auxiliary assistants.
Box Office
(808) 956-7655 / ktbox@hawaii.edu