The Wizard of Oz – Open Door Theater

Open Door Theater partnered with Think Outside the Vox to lead and embed accessibility for cast, crew and production team alike. Vox co-founders and key members are representing on multiple accounts: Co-founder Sam Gould produced the show and oversaw all access points, including the accessible preshow, visual cuing systems, open captions, sensory-friendly practices and inclusive language and descriptions. Ingrid O’Dell served as an access coordinator during the audition process and as an a stand-by ASL interpreter/sighted guide for DeafBlind patrons. Interpreting team: Jessenia Kolaco, Cia Mirrione, Aimee Robinson and Co-founder Christopher S. Robinson, led by Board member Kristin Johnson, DASL who coached Deaf lead Leon Jerfita (The Wizard/The Professor), led the ASL team and gave touch tours for Deaf and DeafBlind. Audio Description team: Board members David Heard and Amber Pearcy, plus Jen St. Pierre and Cira Bagwell from Vox’s second AD training cohort. ASL Handimations displayed during the show were created by Vox access tech lead, Connor Riordan. The Wizard of Oz got coverage from WBZTV!