MAI (Montréal, arts interculturels) VISUAL STORY 3680 Jeanne-Mance, Montréal This package aims to support people with autism, communication difficulties, learning disabilities and those with English as a second language. It can be used to help anyone access and understand their experience in the building. Need more information or would like to schedule a familiarization visit? Contact Claudia Parent, production coordinator by email: production@m-a-i.qc.ca or call 514-982- 1812 X 230 1
Table of contents Page 1 - Title page Page 2 - Table of Contents Page 3 - How to get here: Map, metro and bus Page 4 - Parking Page 5 - Welcome to MAI Page 6 - Entrance and Box Office Page 7 - Café Page 8 - Washrooms Page 9 - The Theatre Page 11 - MAI team Page 12 - Relaxed performances 2018-2019 schedule 2
How to get here! MAI is located at 3680 Jeanne-Mance Street in Montréal. We are 1 block North of Prince-Arthur Street and 1 block Est of Parc Avenue. Métro: Green Line: Place-des-Arts Station (9 minutes walk). Orange Line: Sherbrooke Station (14 minutes walk). Bus: Avenue du Parc : Parc/Léo-Parizeau (2 minutes walk) Bus: 129, 80, 435 Avenue des Pins: Des Pins/du Parc (2 minutes walk) Bus: 144 Rue Sherbrooke: Sherbrooke/Jeanne-Mance Bus: 24 (7 minutes walk) 3
HOW TO GET HERE There is a small amount of street parking available around the Theatre. There is also a paid parking lot nearby. We recommend arriving 30 minutes in advance to find a location, and then have time to enter the theater quietly. PARKING: The paid parking lot is located at: 3625 Avenue du Parc Or 3550 rue Jeanne-Mance Please pick up your discount coupon at the MAI Box Office. 6$ fixed-rate (after 5pm). 4
WELCOME TO MAI MAI presents shows and events featuring Theatre, Dance, Music and Visual Arts. This is the main entrance to the Theatre. 5
How to enter the Theatre? Entrance: Double doors with automatic button. Box Office: If you are visiting the MAI, you might need a ticket for the event. You might have bought tickets in advance or be buying them today. You can pick up purchased tickets or buy a ticket at the box office from the Box Office Associate. When you come in the building, the Box Office is to your right. 6
Elevator: The Theater, Gallery and Café are located on the first floor. An elevator leads to the second and fourth floors where the rehearsal studios and administrative offices of the MAI are located. Café: During your visit, it is possible that there are several people, as it is possible that there are very few spectators. Before the show starts there may be a lot of people around in the Café. You are safe. If you need to leave during a show for whatever reason you are welcome to sit in the Café. It should be quieter and you can ask the Front of House Manager for help or assistance. Café s and Theatre main entrance: Inside MAI s Café: 7
The Café: During your visit, beverages and snacks are available. Washrooms and Coat Check: When facing the Café the washrooms are to your right (washrooms with an accessible stall non-automated). There is a free Coat Check (self-service). 8
Getting in and out of the Theatre: Theatre doors will open 10 minutes before your show is set to start. Sometimes the stage or seating looks a little different depending of the show. You can choose where to sit, there is no place assigned on your ticket. If you need to leave the space at any time you can exit through the door to the Café. Assistive devices: You are welcome to bring your own assistive devices (canes, wheelchairs, walkers, etc.) to the theatre. Our front of house team will help with the storage and retrieval of your equipment. Entrance to the Theatre from the Café 9
This is the Theatre. This is the view when you come in the Theatre from the café. 10
MAI TEAM At any time you can ask questions to our team members. Claudia Parent Marie-Charlotte Castonguay Harvey Anne Florentiny Pablo Rodriguez 11
Relaxed performances 2018-2019 schedule: Sound of the Beast Theatre in English Saturday October 6th at 3pm Lévriers Theatre in French Saturday December 1st at 3pm Creatures Dance Sunday February 10th at 3pm Yev Theatre in English Saturday March 23rd at 3pm More info about the shows? If you would like more information about the shows (performers, screenplay, etc.) as well as about their accessibility, we invite you to visit our site and consult the Accessibility section. One week before each relaxed performance, you will be able to consult a guide to get more details about the show. Thank you and we hope to see you soon! 12