ACCESSIBLE MOVIEGOING
OPEN CAPTION SCREENINGS
All Showtimes - Wednesday, June 26th
Select Showtimes - Wednesday, July 3rd
What is an Open Caption Screening?
The Prospector Theater is on a mission to make moviegoing accessible for all. Displaying Open Captions on-screen during select showtimes ensures that every guest can enjoy the newest Hollywood blockbusters in an inclusive environment!
Audiences can expect a typical moviegoing experience. The lights in-house will be turned off to allow guests to be immersed in the story and the volume will remain theatrical. At the bottom of the screen, captions of dialogue will appear in tandem with speech.
These showtimes will be scheduled monthly during prime-time moviegoing hours. Check our “Showtimes” page for Open Caption screenings, email us at info@prospectortheater.org, or call our Box Office Prospects and join us for a truly sparkling experience!
SENSORY FRIENDLY SCREENINGS
Inside Out 2 - Sunday, June 30th @ 10am
Despicable Me 4 - Sunday, July 14th @ 10am
What is a Sensory Friendly Screening?
Sensory Friendly Screenings are a great way to watch movies in an inclusive, low pressure environment for all. Audiences can freely walk, talk, and rock as they enjoy quality, first-run programming in a relaxed environment.
The Prospector Theater’s Sensory Friendly Screenings ensure that all of our guests have the opportunity to enjoy the movie in a safe and inclusive environment!
Who can benefit from a Sensory Friendly Screening?
The once-a-month screenings are set up for those with sensory sensitivities to relax and enjoy.
Young children, new moviegoers, and anyone with sensory sensitivities all benefit from an inclusive space, curated with their needs in mind. Our Sensory Friendly experience is the gold standard, and we hope to welcome you to enjoy a film with us soon.
In short - everyone can enjoy a Sensory Friendly Screening. Therefore, everyone is welcome to attend.
What does a Sensory Friendly Screening look and sound like?
Prospects standing by to help
Lights left on dim
Movie volume lowered
Captions displayed on-screen
A quiet lobby
Usher speeches without microphones
No trailers
You can talk during the screening
You can move around in your seat and even walk around the theater
Outside food/drink, comparable to what our Concessions offers, is permitted
Use your phones and other electronic devices
A Chill-Out-Zone to hop on over to when you’re ready for a break (it’s inside the theater; locate an Usher for more information)
Amenities offered:
Earmuffs or earplugs
Weighted blanket
Captions displayed throughout the feature
Visit the Theater before the screening day
We encourage orientation visits to familiarize yourself with the Theater before the screening day. This will help decrease the sensory impact of the hustle and bustle on the day of your screening. Overall, this makes the screening a more familiar and calm event for you.
SENSORY INCLUSIVE CERTIFIED
KultureCity
For guests who have sensory processing needs:
Prospector Theater has partnered with KultureCity® to enhance our ability to assist and accommodate guests with sensory needs. Our goal is to provide an inclusive experience for all guests during our movie screenings. We strive to raise awareness of the needs and challenges faced by individuals with sensory processing needs by supplying our staff with annual training and by offering the resources and accommodations below to our guests.
KultureCity® Sensory bags
KultureCity® Sensory bags containing special KCVIP badges, feeling thermometer, fidget tools, and noise-canceling headphones are available for checkout (at no cost) at our Box Office located in the Lobby on the 1st floor near our entrance.
Weighted Lap Pads
Weighted lap pads are available for checkout (at no cost) at our Box Office located in the Lobby on the 1st floor near our entrance.
Strobe-Canceling Glasses
Strobe-canceling glasses are available upon request at our Box Office located in the Lobby on the 1st floor near our entrance.
ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY
The Prospector Theater believes that moviegoing must be an inclusive experience. In the movie industry, assistive technology is equipment used to assist a guest in experiencing a movie. The two primary devices that help achieve this are Audio Description Headsets and Closed-Captioning Devices. It’s more than just moviegoing! Technology can also be adapted and modified to make any task or job easier and accessible.
From the perspective of operating a movie theater, having Assistive Technology available is not only the right thing to do (and a legal requirement), but it’s also a smart business decision. The more guests that are able to enjoy a movie at the Prospector means more ticket sales, popcorn sold, and beverages poured! We believe in breaking down barriers. Every job, activity, and project should be accessible.
Closed-Caption Cupholders
Available at Box Office, the Closed-Caption Readers allow guests to access first-run features’ captions during any typical showtime in all theaters. Box Office Prospects and Ushers are available to assist with the set-up of these devices in your theater seat.
Headsets with
Audio Descriptive Narration or
Boosted Audio
Available at Box Office, the Prospector has a stock of headsets that allow the listener to toggle between Audio Descriptive Narration or Boosted Audio for any first-run feature in all theaters.
Audio Descriptive Narration describes actions, gestures, scene changes, and other visual information.
Boosted Audio allows guests to control their own volume for the feature.
Some of the Assistive Technology used at the theater include Audio Description Headsets, Closed-Captioning Cupholders, C-Pen Readers, Modified Point of Sale screens to include images and custom colors, timers/clocks in the break room, braille labels over terminal screens, ambidextrous popcorn scooper, “Check Before You Prospect” signage, and so much more! Prospects check and maintain our Adaptive Technology daily, ensuring it’s ready for your arrival!
ACCOMMODATIONS
Requests?
In addition to calling the Box Office at
guests can also fill out the theater’s
Special Accommodation Request Form.
Examples of accommodations include:
- Accessible seating in prime viewing locations
- Accessible Companion Seating
- Closed caption cup holder device
- Descriptive narration headsets for studio digital programming
- Wheelchair Escort
Comparable Concessions
Special Dietary needs? Call the theater ahead of time to ensure your comparable concessions will be understood by Prospects.
Ushers
For any queries during your visit, friendly Ushers are available in the lobby and will be happy to assist you.
Sensory Needs
Specific Sensory Need? We will work with you to make our showtimes accessible and comfortable! The Prospector is a Sensory Inclusive Certified Venue, with plenty of tools and knowledge to ensure an excellent experience!
SERVICE ANIMALS
Service Animals FAQ
What is a service animal?
According to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), a service animal is an animal that is trained to do work or perform tasks for people with disabilities. The only legally recognized service animals are dogs and mini-horses*. Service animals are not pets; they are working animals with very important jobs.
Can I pet a service animal?
No. Refrain from petting, talking to, and interacting with service animals. Remember, they are working. Any distraction could jeopardize the health and safety of their handler.
Can I bring my service animal to the Prospector?
Absolutely! Prospects have been expertly trained on how to welcome guests with service animals.
Service
Dogs
Through an ongoing partnership with Guiding Eyes for the Blind, Prospects regularly welcome, and engage with, guests with service animals, ensuring that everyone can enjoy our sparkletastic moviegoing experience!
We are proud to be a part of every new generation of Guide Dogs
ACCESSPARKLE PROFILE: KENNY
What is Accessparkle?
Accessparkle is a team at the Prospector dedicated to discovering, rigor-testing, developing, and experimenting with the latest adaptive technologies and accessibility services. Prospects on the Accessparkle team equip their fellow Prospects with supports, tools, technologies, workarounds, and accessibility measures that let them shine in the workplace!
Kenny - Accessibility Checker
Kenny is one of our Accessparkle Prospects. One of Kenny’s main jobs is to check our website for screen-reader compatibility, making sure it’s accessible for guests who are blind or have low vision. He reviews text, photos for appropriate captions, downloadable documents, and web forms. Over the last year, Kenny has rigor-tested accessibility within the virtual work world. Kenny’s experiences with Zoom, Google Meets, and other virtual platforms helped inform the Theater about useful technologies, like an auxiliary mute/unmute button for video conferencing. While working at the Theater, Kenny uses Braille to navigate our Point of Sale system, helping guests to purchase tickets, gift cards, and make donations.