ASL Interpreted Performances
These shows include American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation. This means spoken English is interpreted into ASL. There will be ASL interpreters on the stage during the performance.
Continue reading for show synopsis and ASL interpretation dates.
Buying ASL Sightline Tickets
We have seating available for ASL performances that offer optimal sightlines to the ASL interpreters. The exact placement of the ASL Interpreter on our stage is often not determined until very close to the opening date. In the meantime, GCTC is holding seats near the front of the theatre, in the expected sightlines, for anyone buying an ASL ticket. When you purchase a ticket, you will receive a ticket voucher. A seat is being held for you for this date and time. Once the ASL sightlines are determined, you will receive an email prompting you to log in and select your seat, using the previously purchased voucher. Purchase your ticket voucher for the ASL performance in advance to guarantee your seat for the performance.
Follow this guide to book your ASL Sightline Tickets here.
If you have any questions, please email our Access Manager Drea (drea@gctc.ca).
These are confirmed by the week before the ASL performance. We will contact anyone who has bought an ASL sightline ticket to book their seat. If you don’t book your ticket by the Wednesday before the performance our GCTC team will seat you in the ASL seating zone.
Anyone purchasing tickets after the sightline tickets are set will still purchase a voucher but can then book immediately their seat without waiting.
As part of our ASL pricing, we offer flat-rate tickets of $15 or $25 so that you can pick the best seats for the sightlines without a change in the price. At right are our typical ASL sightline seating charts for our Mainstage Theatre.
ASL Interpreted Shows in 2025-2026
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Abraham Lincoln Goes to the Theatre
by Larry Tremblay
translated by Chantal Bilodeau
ASL Performance: Sunday, November 9th, 2025 at 2 pm
More information about the show here.
ASL sightline seats will go on sale in August 2025.
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Big Stuff
written and created by Matt Baram & Naomi Snieckus
co-created and directed by Kat Sandler
starring Matt Baram & Naomi Snieckus
a Baram and Snieckus production
ASL Performance: Friday, December 5th at 7:30 pm
More information about the show here.
ASL sightline seats will go on sale in August 2025.
ASL Newsletter
If you would like to stay in the know about ASL-interpreted events in the National Capital Region you can subscribe to this newsletter. This newsletter is sent out four times a year and is managed by GCTC, and the National Arts Centre’s English and Indigenous Theatre. Sign up below.
Questions?
For more information or questions about ASL performances at GCTC please reach out to Drea, GCTC’s Access Manager by email: drea@gctc.ca or by phone at 613-236-5196 ext 235.