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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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LIVE AUDIO DESCRIPTION
- 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
  
  A description of a tactile tour, its timing and a list of the programs and venues that offer a tactile tour
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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

Program Scheduleadmin2023-11-29T14:40:38-05:00

Live Audio Description at Virginia Voice!

Virginia Voice Live and Recorded Audio Description Schedule for 2023-2024

Saturday, October 14, 2023, 1:00 pm

CADENCE THEATRE at VIRGINIA MUSEUM OF HISTORY AND CULTURE

“Sitelines BLM Film Festival” – Featuring three short films: “Bleach”; “Break” and “Still Fighting”

Saturday, November 4, 2023, 2:00 pm, Pre-show 1:45 pm

THE CENTER FOR ARTS AND EDUCATION

“The Emperor’s New Clothes”

Sunday, November 19, 2023, 2:30 pm

VIRGINIA OPERA At The DOMINION ENERGY CENTER

“The Barber of Seville”

*Monday, November 27, 2023, 10:15 am

SWIFT CREEK MILL THEATRE

“Drifty’s Calendar Countdown”

*Student Event

Saturday, December 2, 2023, 10:00 am

“Dominion Energy Christmas Parade”

CBS 6 and Virginia Voice present this first ever event! Virginia Voice describers will use vivid words to bring this iconic Richmond event to life in real time as the parade rolls down Broad Street. Virginia Voice describers and listeners will be special guests of CBS 6 in a grandstand in front of the Science Museum

Sunday, December 3, 2023, 3:00 pm

RICHMOND TRIANGLE PLAYERS At The ROBERT B. MOSS THEATRE

“Scrooge in Rouge” CANCELLED

Sunday, December 10, 2023, 3:00 pm – Pre-show 2:45 pm

VIRGINIA REPERTORY THEATRE At The NOVEMBER THEATRE

“The Silver Belles”

Sunday, December 17, 2023, 1:00 pm

RICHMOND BALLET At The DOMINION ENERGY CENTER

“The Nutcracker”

Open Until May 31, 2024

VALENTINE MUSEUM

“Sign Spotting Exhibit”

Recorded Audio Described Self-Guided Tour, available during all visiting hours

Permanent Exhibit

VIRGINIA WAR MEMORIAL

“Shrine of Memory”

Recorded Audio Described Self-Guided Tour, available during all visiting hours

Sunday, February 11, 2024, 2:30 pm

VIRGINIA OPERA At The DOMINION ENERGY CENTER

“Sanctuary Road”

Sunday, March 17, 2024, 3:00 pm – Pre-show 2:45 pm

VIRGINIA REPERTORY THEATRE At The NOVEMBER THEATRE

“Satchmo at The Waldorf”

Sunday, March 24, 2024, 2:30 pm

VIRGINIA OPERA At The DOMINION ENERGY CENTER

“Madama Butterfly”

Sunday, May 5, 2024, Time to be announced pm

FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE At THE DIAMOND

“Inclusion Day”

Sunday, July 8, 2024, 3:00 pm – Pre-show 2:45 pm

VIRGINIA REPERTORY THEATRE At The NOVEMBER THEATRE

“9 – 5, The Musical”

Reservations are required for all events. Please call (804) 266-2477 or email our Program and Engagement Coordinator at pgmcoord@virginiavoice.org

Questions? Call Virginia Voice Monday through Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, (804) 266-2477