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ABOUT US
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  The story of Virginia Voice, from its beginnings broadcasting part-time from a closet to its current position as a 7×24 radio reading and information service as well as a Live Audio Description service provider
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- WHAT IS LIVE AUDIO DESCRIPTION?
  
  A description of the Live Audio Describer service as provided by Virginia Voice, and a list of the venues where this service is provided
- Program Schedule / Tickets
  
  A list of upcoming Live AD programs, the date and the venue. Includes a password-protected link to request tickets for upcoming events
- Tactile Tours
  
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- About Volunteering
  
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- STUDIO SCHEDULE
  
  Password-protected access to the Virginia Voice volunteer reader studio schedule. Used for viewing and maintaining the volunteer reader the dates, times and studios used for reading and recording programs
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  Read about some of our volunteers and listen to testimonials about the Virginia Voice volunteer experience
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- Individual Giving
  
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- Honor Roll
  
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Program Schedule

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Live Audio Description at Virginia Voice!

Live Audio Description 2023-2024 Performance Schedule

Virginia Repertory Theatre

“She Persisted” – Center for Arts and Education – Sunday, March 5, 2023 at 3:00 pm. Preshow at 2:45

“After December” – The November Theatre – Sunday, March 12, 2023 at 3:00 pm. Preshow at 2:45

“Beautiful” – The November Theatre – Sunday, July 23, 2023 at 3:00 pm. Preshow at 2:45

Science Museum of Virginia

“Minds of All Kinds” – May 17, 2023 at 4:00 pm

Virginia Opera at the Dominion Energy Center

“The Barber of Seville” – Sunday, November 19, 2023 at 2:30 pm

“Sanctuary Road” – Sunday, February 11, 2024 at 2:30 pm

“Madama Butterfly” – Sunday, March 24, 2024 at 2:30 pm

Richmond Ballet at the Dominion Energy Center

“The Nutcracker” – December 2023, date and time to be announced

School of the Performing Arts in the Richmond Community (SPARC)

“Live Art” – June 3, 2023 at 3:30 pm

Agecroft Hall and Gardens – Richmond Shakes

Richmond Shakespeare Festival – July 2023, date and time to be announced

Friendship Circle

Inclusion Day at the Diamond – May 21st at 1:35 pm

Valentine Museum

Sign Spotting Exhibit – May 25, 2023 – May 31, 2024 – Recorded Audio Description Guided Tour, available upon request

Museum Hours:

Tuesday 10:00 am to 5:00 pm

Wednesday 10:00 am to 5:00 pm (free admission)

Thursday 10:00 am to 7:00 pm (free admission after 5:00 pm)

Friday 10:00 am to 5:00 pm

Saturday 10:00 am to 5:00 pm

Sunday 10:00 am to 5:00 pm

For further information or to make a reservation, please call (804) 266-2477 or email Felicia Smith at pgmcoord@virginiavoice.org