image description: symbol indicating wheelchair access, service animals, ASL interpretation, and patrons who use mobility devices or are blind
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Accessibility at MACA
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General QuestionsFor questions about accessibility or to request accommodations please contact Anna Branam at [email protected], our office at 828-652-8610, or via text at 828-559-1404.
We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable everyone to engage fully. |
American Sign Language Interpretation
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The following performances will have live ASL Interpretation Services provided:
The SpongeBob Musical Youth Edition produced by McDowell Children's Theatre May 26th at 2pm PG A Year with Frog and Toad KIDS produced by McDowell Children's Theatre July 5th at 7pm PG Into the Woods Jr. produced by McDowell Children's Theatre October 27th at 2pm PG |
image description: asl interpretation symbol
image description: An illustration demonstrates how ASL Interpretation works at live theatrical events. The performer presents, as rehearsed, while an ASL Interpreter illustrates their words and actions through American Sign Language to the audience (seated).
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Parking
- Parking Information: MACA is located on South Main Street, in downtown Marion, which offers exclusively parallel curbside parking. There is a pedestrian crosswalk and cut-curb that allows for ramp access to the sidewalk directly in-front of our building. Downtown parking is meter-free, but is limited to two hours on weekdays (per city ordinance).
- Public Parking:
1) Two blocks north, there is a public parking lot located at Marion City Stage.
2) One block South and one block West, there is public parking at the Marion Tailgate Market.
3) There is also a public lot located directly behind our building at the intersection of Logan St and W Henderson St.
At the Box Office
These items are available to borrow for events at McDowell Arts Council Association
Cane Holders
(two options) We have both clips & foam tie holders available so that no matter where you sit, your cane, crutches, or other support device can remain nearby. |
Cane Holders
(two options) We have both clips & foam tie holders available so that no matter where you sit, your cane, crutches, or other support device can remain nearby. |
Noise Reduction Headphones 23 db for ages 18M-36M
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Noise Reduction Headphones 25 db for children & teens
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In the Greenlee Theatre
- Service Animals are always welcome and respected at MACA. Our staff will never interfere with working service animals or animals in training, but we may offer you a treat, to offer to them. If you'd like, call ahead of time and we'll make sure to have a good seat reserved that best meets your individual needs. 828-652-8610.
- Accessibility Reservations all tickets sold online at MACA have an additional option to add Accessibility Notes. If you have a specific seating request, we will mark your seats with a cloth reserved sign (pictured below) with your last name attached. Your seats will be marked when you arrive for the show.
image of seat reservation sign used at MACA
Classes and Programming
Gallery / Store
- Entering Our Building: The main entrance to McDowell Arts Council Association is located at 50 South Main Street Marion NC 28752, is on street level with no stairs or incline. It is a manual push-bar door that opens outward, with the handle at a height of 42" and open to a width of 36" (double doors open to a total of 72")
- Our gallery, shop, theatre, classroom, offices, and restrooms are all on the same level of the building as the entrance with no stairs or incline impeding access to these areas.
Restrooms
- Restrooms are located down the long purple hallway. Each restroom has a wheelchair accessible stall with two support rails.
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COVID-19 POLICY & SAFETY PLAN
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If you are not feeling well, we ask that you wear a mask while visiting our facility or reschedule your visit.
If you do not have a mask with you, we have complimentary disposable masks available at box office.
Please respect 6ft of distance between yourself and those not in your party.
During downtown events, festivals, and high-traffic times in our gallery staff may ask you to wear a mask, regardless of your vaccination status. Our facility welcomes individuals and groups who include those who are immunocompromised, medically vulnerable, or ineligible for vaccination. Thank you for your understanding.
What is required to enter shows at McDowell Arts Council Association?
At seated events in the Greenlee Theatre, you will be asked to wear a mask while checking in,
being seated, and in shared areas of the building (concessions, bathrooms).
You may remove your mask after you are seated.
What else are we doing to create as safe an environment as possible?
All MACA Staff and Volunteers are fully vaccinated.
Our venue is regularly disinfected at all high touch areas within the venue,
including seats, handrails and door handles, counter tops, and restrooms. In addition to our staff efforts, we also are
contracting professional cleaning services to help us keep the space sanitized.
Other actions we are taking to remain operational:
• Tickets are being sold at a reduced capacity, photo ID check-in, and contact-free payment option available for every ticket purchased online or in person.
• The first row of seating is blocked off so that the audience is placed further back from the stage.
• Shows have been selected with small cast sizes.
>SHOP
If you are not feeling well, we ask that you wear a mask while visiting our facility or reschedule your visit.
If you do not have a mask with you, we have complimentary disposable masks available at box office.
Please respect 6ft of distance between yourself and those not in your party.
During downtown events, festivals, and high-traffic times in our gallery staff may ask you to wear a mask, regardless of your vaccination status. Our facility welcomes individuals and groups who include those who are immunocompromised, medically vulnerable, or ineligible for vaccination. Thank you for your understanding.
What is required to enter shows at McDowell Arts Council Association?
At seated events in the Greenlee Theatre, you will be asked to wear a mask while checking in,
being seated, and in shared areas of the building (concessions, bathrooms).
You may remove your mask after you are seated.
What else are we doing to create as safe an environment as possible?
All MACA Staff and Volunteers are fully vaccinated.
Our venue is regularly disinfected at all high touch areas within the venue,
including seats, handrails and door handles, counter tops, and restrooms. In addition to our staff efforts, we also are
contracting professional cleaning services to help us keep the space sanitized.
Other actions we are taking to remain operational:
• Tickets are being sold at a reduced capacity, photo ID check-in, and contact-free payment option available for every ticket purchased online or in person.
• The first row of seating is blocked off so that the audience is placed further back from the stage.
• Shows have been selected with small cast sizes.