Aug 17 - 24 2022
Open Caption Wednesdays (#ocapWed)

Open Caption Wednesdays (#ocapWed)

Presented by The Tull Family Theater at The Tull Family Theater

Every Wednesday, captions appear on the bottom of The Tull Family Theater’s big screens for all films, increasing inclusivity and accessibility across the region.

The Theater was Pennsylvania’s pioneer in dedicating a full day each week to Open Caption screenings. Open Caption Wednesdays, #ocapWed, is an ideal way to improve the cinematic experience for those who are hard-of-hearing, non-native speakers, young readers or those who simply don’t want to miss a single word.

Open captioning is available for most new releases, with the exception of independent titles that might not have the budget to embed the technology.

Assistive Listening Devices and Closed Captioning devices for those with visual and hearing challenges remain available daily and at no cost, but Open Caption Wednesdays leap beyond ADA requirements to create an even stronger communal experience.

Why is this important to our audiences? Auditory issues affect all ages, yet the National Institute on Aging reports that one in three adults between the ages of 65 and 74 has hearing loss and nearly half of those 75 or older  have difficulty hearing—even if they don’t admit it. Census data shows the Greater Pittsburgh Metropolitan Area is home to nearly 475,00 people over age 65—a greater percentage of elders per capita than both the state (10% higher) and the nation (25% higher).

We hope Open Caption Wednesdays help our audiences to enjoy the experience of movies all the more!

Admission Info

The Tull Family Theater, open 365 days a year, offers:

**State-of-the-art sound and 4K projection, one of the best systems in the Pittsburgh region, according to technicians.

**General admission, $11; discounted admission of $8.75  to all regular screenings for seniors 65+, children 10 and younger, college students and military with ID, and groups of 10 or more.

**Traditional movie concessions, including popcorn popped in coconut oil and topped with real butter.

**Men's, Women's and Unisex restrooms.

**Swingback seats; wheelchair spaces and companion seats.

Phone: 4122598542

Email: hello@thetullfamilytheater.org

Dates & Times

2022/08/17 - 2022/08/24

Additional time info:

Showtimes change weekly; please check the calendar online. Directions and parking information is here.

The Tull Family Theater is a film-based arts organization created to strengthen cultural, educational and entertainment experiences in the region northwest of Pittsburgh. The Theater fulfills this mission by:

Offering an intentional wide range of films and genres—new releases, classics, documentaries, educational and foreign films, plus art, music, opera and stage plays on screen.
Attracting thousands of patrons each month and hundreds more for events and free music and dance performances from Allegheny, Beaver, Butler and Washington counties; West Virginia, Ohio and beyond.
Enabling hundreds of children from nearby underserved communities to attend screenings—many of them entering a cinema for the first time in their lives—by providing transportation, tickets and a full cinematic experience at no cost.
Pioneering sensory friendly screenings in the region northwest of Pittsburgh, opening new options to families, children and adults impacted by autism and other special needs, and hosting other autism-friendly events.
Launching free events designed for senior citizens, incorporating a film screening, live music and a panel discussion and Q&A session with experienced experts around relevant topics.
Supporting local and emerging filmmakers through screenings free to both the filmmakers and to the public.
Launching the Filmmakers in Residence program to support underrepresented filmmakers.
Providing the Cinema Maker Sessions (#CiMSTFT) workshop series to introduce middle school students to the basics of filmmaking, including the many career options involved with filmmaking, and its intersection with STEM disciplines.

As a still-young nonprofit, The Tull Family Theater will continue to expand the ways in which it fulfills its mission.

Location Info

The Tull Family Theater

The Tull Family Theater, Sewickley, PA 15143

Accessibility Info

The Theater's entrance is an easy, no-ramp entrance from the Green Street municipal parking lot and also can be accessed from a ramp from Walnut Street. Both the Large Screening Room (169 seats) and Huntington Bank Screening Room (69 seats) offer accessible, wheelchair and companion seating.

Accessibility accommodations: Closed captioning and assistive listening devices, plus audio description when embedded by the filmmakers, available daily.

Check our website for special events (a separate tab) such as regular Sensory Friendly Screenings,  typically monthly on Saturday mornings, film festivals, and free presentations, dance and music performances.