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Pearson-Hall Theater - Lang Performing Arts Center

Lang Performing Arts Center, Swarthmore College, 19 Whittier Place, Swarthmore, PA, 19081

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Access Guide

Access To (Level 1 Entrances)

  • Pearson Hall-Theater is located in the center of the Lang Performing Arts Center and can be accessed on levels 1, 2 and 3.
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  • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
  • Some flooring is patterned along the route.
  • There are alternative entrances from level 1 of the building into Pearson-Hall Theater. .
  • There is Braille, tactile and written text signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access to enter.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The doors require effort to open.
  • The doors have a pull handle.
  • The width of the opening is 5ft 10.87in (180cm).
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a second set of double manual doors.
  • The second set of doors opens towards you.
  • The doors require effort to open.
  • The doors have a pull handle.
  • The width of the opening is 5ft 10.87in (180cm).
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.

Getting Inside

  • The Theater has a smaller and a larger configuration depending on the events being held.
  • There are 6 entrances into the Pearson-Hall Theater in its smaller configuration and 10 entrances into the Theater in it's larger configuration.
  • There are level entrances via manual double doors on either side of the theater on level 1.
  • There is a single manual door that provides level access to the balcony towards the left of the building on level 2.
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  • The level 1 entrances are signed as 102 Pearson-Hall Theater.
  • The entrances between levels 1 and 2 that are only available in the theater's larger configuration are signed as 101 Cinema.
  • The balcony entrances on level 2 are signed as Balcony.
  • The entrances to rear of the Theater's larger configuration are signed as Cinema.
    The balcony entrances on level 3 are signed as Balcony.
  • There is a single manual door that provides level access to the balcony towards the left of the building on level 2.
  • There is stepped access to the balcony entrances on levels 2 and 3 towards the right on the theater.
  • If the Theater is in its larger configuration then it can be entered by the following entrances. These entrances do not enter the Theater in its smaller configuration.
  • A set of 2 single manual doors to the left of the Theater on level 2.
  • On the stairways to the left and right of the Theater between levels 1 and 2 there are manual single door entrances.
  • A single door on level 2 to the right of the Theater. This can be accessed via stairway only.

Stairway

  • The stairway surveyed is located around the theater / cinema.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairway are 1, 2, 3.
  • There are 20+ steps between floors.
  • There are handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The height of the handrails is 2ft 11in (88cm).
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The height of the highest step is 7in (17cm).
  • The minimum tread depth is 11in (28cm).
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Designated Seating

  • Location and Access View
    • The designated seating area surveyed is located near the level 1 entrance in rows levels F and G.
    • The designated seating is not located in a separate area from the main seating area.
    • The most accessible route to the designated seating area has step-free level access.
    • Assistive listening is available in this venue.
  • Designated Seating View
    • There are 10 designated spaces for wheelchair users.
    • The designated spaces for wheelchair users are clearly marked.
    • The dimensions of the designated space being surveyed are 10ft 12in x 3ft 3in (335cm x 100cm).
    • The view from this seating area is clear.
    • Companions sit next to you.
    • There is space for a service animal to rest.
    • There is space for a wheelchair user to maneuver (60in x 60in - 1525mm x 1525mm).
    • There is designated aisle seating.
    • The designated aisle seating is clearly marked.
    • The designated aisle seating does not have folding or retractable armrests on the aisle side.
    • There are chairs without armrests and fixed chairs with armrests in this area.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
    • Lighting levels are adjustable.
    • There is a restroom with accessibility features close to the seating area.