SOTA - School of the Arts
School of the Arts’ Ensemble Theatre is an acoustic jewel box designed for chamber ensemble, choral and musical presentations. Seats 225.
Location
45 Prince Street
Rochester, NY 14607
Manager
Andrea Gregoire
Accessible Approach/Entrance
- Route of travel is slip resistant and at least 36 in wide
- Objects can be detected by person with visual disability using a cane
- Curbs have curb cuts at drives, parking, and drop off
Ramps
- Slope of ramp no greater than 1:12
- Railings on both sides
- Width between railings at least 36 inches
- No ramp to top café but available seating below
Parking and Drop-Off Areas
- 4 accessible parking spaces available, with 8-foot-wide access aisle, 2 of which have 98” vertical clearance for vans
- Accessible space is closest to accessible entrance on proper route
- Accessible space marked with International Symbol of Accessibility
- Accessible parking also available at the MAG (Memorial Art Gallery) across the street, if needed
Entrance
- Main entrance is accessible
- Flat entrance from lot, slight slope from sidewalk in front
- Entrance door has at least 32” of clear opening with at least 18” of clear wall on the pull side of door, next to handle
- Threshold edge is accessible
- Door can be opened with automatic button
Rooms and Spaces
- Aisles and pathways to materials and services at least 36” wide
- 5-foot space for turning a wheelchair completely
- Obstacles are cane-detectable in circulation paths through public areas
Seats, Tables, and Counters
- Aisles between fixed seating at least 36” wide
- Spaces for wheelchair seating distributed throughout
Elevator
- Elevator available but needs a key to operate it
- Ask Box Office for assistance - Adele Fico, Fringe Venue Manager 585-242-7682 ext. 1551
Restrooms
- Accessible restrooms with pictograms used to identify restrooms (includes braille)
- Doorway to restroom is at least 32” clear with accessible handles
- Adequate maneuvering space for a person using a wheelchair
- 36-inch-wide path to all fixtures
- Accessible stall with grab bars behind and on the side of wall nearest to the toilet
- Stall door: opens out / have to pull handle
- Faucet operable with closed fist (easy to turn)
Contact
Andrea Gregoire: (585) 242-7682 x1551
