The Audio Description Project Performing Arts Committee had a busy 2025 and has an exciting to-do list for 2026. The committee’s ongoing goal is to improve the awareness, quality, and availability of audio description in live theatrical events, museums, and historic and recreational parks.
A significant highlight of the ACB year is the Conference and Convention, which is composed of dozens of panels over multiple weeks in June and July. To extend the convention’s reach and provide resources to virtual attendees, the Performing Arts Committee assembles a number of audio described tours that are available throughout the convention dates. The committee is hard at work now choosing the tours for 2026, so be sure to keep up with the latest news on the ACB Conference and Convention website.
Perhaps you’ve noticed the new design of the ADP website. The Performing Arts Committee is working to maintain the website’s listing of theatres, performing arts centers, museums, and parks that have a history of providing audio description. Access the pages to discover what’s audio described near you; you’ll also find a form so you can add a venue. Click here to visit the Performing Arts page and here for the Museums and Parks page.
Finally, the ADP Awards are an important way to recognize AD excellence on local levels. Past recipients include art museums, national parks, and individual audio describers who deliver live audio description in regional performing arts centers. Access the ADP Awards page for a list of honorees. And if your neighborhood theatre, museum, or park is doing great work, click here to submit a nomination (the deadline is April 6, 2026).
The ADP depends on the volunteer members of its associated committees. Check the ADP website and social media regularly for updates on all the exciting progress we’re making!