Pillsbury House Theatre strives to be accessible to all patrons, in a variety of ways. If you need special accommodations not listed on this page or for more information about any of these services, please contact Elise Gumm, Marketing & Communications Manager at 612-787-3622 or by email.
When purchasing tickets, please alert the box office at 612-825-0459 to any accommodations or assistance needed.
We currently highly recommend, but do not require masks for our building. Performances have specific mask-required performances. See more on our masking policy HERE.
All of our ticket prices for all shows at Pillsbury House are available as pick-your-price tickets. Pay what you want at any show. (Regular price=$25.)
Please view our access statement and plan here.
We offer wheelchair access, American Sign Language interpretation, audio description, and large print programs.
Location and Transportation
The #5 bus going north stops right in front of our building at the southeast corner of 35th and Chicago. The southbound bus stops at the northwest corner. Our parking lot is free and located south of the Full Cycle Bike Shop at 3515 Chicago Avenue. Our neighborhood also has a lot of available free street parking, including parking on Chicago Avenue and 35th Street.
The main entrance to our building is located in the middle of the building, facing Chicago Avenue, and is entirely wheelchair accessible.
Inside, our building is entirely ADA-compliant (from the box office to the restrooms and water fountains).
If you are using Metro Mobility, please alert our box office staff prior to the show. They will alert you in the theatre if your van arrives early or stay inside the building with you if your ride arrives late.
Seating
All seating is general admission, but if you need special accommodations, we can reserve seats for you. Please let the box officer know at 612-825-0459 when you purchase your tickets.
Pillsbury House Theatre has a total of 16 seats in our back row that can be reached without having to go up or down stairs. Note that the back row of our intimate theatre is no more than 15 feet from the stage.
Service animals, such as guide dogs, can be accommodated in this accessible area.
For the Low-Vision/Blind Community
Large print programs are available from the box office on request.
Audio-description is provided for one performance at every mainstage show. When purchasing tickets, please let us know if you will be using this service.
For the Deaf Community and Hard-of-Hearing
American Sign Language-interpretation is provided for one performance at every mainstage show. When purchasing tickets, please let us know if you will be using this service.
Tactile ASL and SSPs for the Deaf-Blind need to be requested one-two weeks before the date of show attended.
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Pillsbury House Theatre is a 2017 recipient of an ADA Access Improvement Grant from VSA Minnesota, with funds from the Metro Regional Arts Council. This activity is funded, in part, by the Arts and Cultural Heritage fund as appropriated by the Minnesota State Legislature with money from the Legacy Amendment vote of the people of Minnesota on November 4, 2008.