Plan Your Visit

Whether this is your first visit to The Wade James Theatre or your fifty-second, we want to ensure that you enjoy every moment. If you have any questions about our accommodations or services, please call 425-774-9600 or e-mail info@driftwoodplayers.com.

Accessibility
Alternative Stages
Arrival Time
Attire
Box Office
Cameras and Recorders
Cell Phones, Pagers and Watch Alarms
Children
Coat Check
Emergency Contact
Food & Drinks
Late Seating Policy
Lost & Found
Parking
Patron Considerations
Perfume
Rentals
Seating
Tickets
Third Party Tickets
Ushers
Weather

Accessibility  (Return to top)

We offer wheelchair and special needs seating, assisted listening devices, and now offer American Sign Language-interpreted performances for Mainstage productions.

• Wheelchair Seating
  
  Wheelchair seating is located in the back row, both sides, same level as our lobby (about 20 feet from the stage) There is some room for companion seating, however preference goes to those who need the seating and call ahead to reserve.
  
  
• Wheelchair-Accessible Parking
  
  Parking is available in the lot next to the Wade James Theatre. Free parking for disabled is located next to the building at the end of the ramp (about half-way towards the back of the lot).
  
  
• Restrooms
  
  Restrooms at the Wade James Theatre are ADA compliant.
  
  
• Assisted Listening Devices
  
  The Theatre offers the Sennheiser Listening System for patrons who are hard-of-hearing. Headset use is complimentary and subject to availability. A driver's license or credit card will be required for deposit and will be returned after the performance. Reservations are not necessary but appreciated. Please let the box office know when ordering tickets so the unit can be ready when you arrive.
  
  
• ASL Performances
  
  Select American Sign Language -interpreted performances are available for the hard-of-hearing and deaf patrons. Interpreters will be located on the house-left side of our auditorium in front of the stage. Seating is not reserved. Feel free to sit where you can see clearly. Our House Manager can assist with any issues. We offer our Junior/Senior rate for our deaf patrons
  
  
2011–2012 ASL performances

• A Murder is Announced – Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011 at 2:00pm
• The King & I – Sunday, Nov. 27, 2011 at 2:00pm
• M*A*S*H – Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012 at 2:00pm
• Harvey – Sunday, April 8, 2012 at 2:00pm
• No Sex Please, We're British – Sunday, June 24, 2012 at 2:00pm

Alternative Stages  (Return to top)

All performances are located in the Wade James Theatre

Arrival Time  (Return to top)

Productions begin promptly, so we encourage you to arrive at least 15 minutes early. Our lobby & Box office opens 60 minutes before the show and seating begins 30 minutes before the curtain.

Attire  (Return to top)

For many patrons, attending a show at The Driftwood Players is a special occasion, but formal wear is not required. Attire varies from business casual to cocktail dresses and suits. Above all, we want you to feel comfortable.

Box Office  (Return to top)

The Driftwood Players has 2 locations for your convenience.

• 306 Main Street (Lower level of the Bank of America Bldg)
  • Monday-Friday 9am-1pm, 2pm-5pm


• The Wade James Theatre.
  • One hour prior to curtain on show days only!

Cameras and Recorders  (Return to top)

The use of cameras and audio recording equipment is strictly prohibited by copyright laws.

Cell Phones, Pagers and Watch Alarms  (Return to top)

Please turn off cell phones, pagers and watch alarms before the performance begins.

Children  (Return to top)

All children attending a production require a purchased ticket, even if your child spends the majority of the performance in a lap. Driftwood Players productions are best suited for children with a good attention span (1 hour or more). Due to the layout of our seating, it is disruptive to other patrons to move during the performance. Aisle seating is suggested for parents with small children.

Some shows deal with mature themes and may not be appropriate for all children. If you have any questions regarding a show's content, please do not hesitate to contact our box office.

Coat Check  (Return to top)

Sorry. We do not have the space available to offer checked items.

Emergency Contact  (Return to top)

If you feel you might be contacted during a performance, please check-in with our House Manager upon your arrival. Please make us aware of your name & seat location: (row, seat number)

Food & Drinks  (Return to top)

Refreshments are available by donation in the lobby before the performance and during intermission. Food and drinks are not permitted inside the auditorium.

Late Seating Policy  (Return to top)

Patrons arriving late will be seated at the first suitable pause in the performance in the least disruptive location. During intermission, an usher will help you find a seat.

Lost & Found  (Return to top)

To inquire about a lost item, please call 425-774-9600, Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Or e-mail info@driftwoodplayers.com with the subject line “Lost & Found.” Please include your name, phone number, seat location, and a description of the item. Lost & Found items are stored for three months and then donated to charity.

Parking  (Return to top)

Free parking is available in the lot directly next to the Wade James Theatre and on both sides of Main Street. Please be sure to not block driveways and fire hydrants if parking on Main Street.

Patron Considerations  (Return to top)

• Please use moderation in applying perfume, cologne or lotion, as many people are allergic to scents.
• Please turn off all beepers, cell phones and watch alarms. Do not text during the performance.
• Please refrain from talking, humming, singing or using flashlights during the performance. Unwrap cough drops before the performance begins.
• The photographing or recording of any performance is prohibited by copyright laws.

Perfume  (Return to top)

Please use moderation in applying perfume, cologne or lotion, as many people are allergic to scents.

Rentals  (Return to top)

We currently do not have staffing to offer rentals of our building facilities.

For Costume and Prop/Furniture rentals, please call or email:
425-670-0182 (voice mail)
costumerentals@driftwoodplayers.com
proprentals@driftwoodplayers.com

Seating  (Return to top)

Seating is always “festival” or general admission. We never assign seating.

We reserve portions of our back row for special needs seating.

Tickets  (Return to top)

You may purchase tickets by phone or in person at the box office. You may also purchase online (for a small fee). Click here for ticketing information.

Tickets are non-refundable. If you're unable to attend a performance, you may donate your tickets and receive a tax-deductible receipt for your income taxes. Please call before the performance.

Season tickets subscribers may exchange their tickets for another show.

If you lose or forget your tickets, please call 425-774-9600 for a replacement. You may pick up your tickets at the box office the day of the show.

Third Party Tickets  (Return to top)

DWP asks that you refrain from purchasing tickets from outside sources. Any tickets obtained through scalpers, brokers or other means may be counterfeit, inadmissible and do not benefit the performers, producers or The Driftwood Players.

Ushers  (Return to top)

If you experience any discomfort during a performance, an usher or our house manager will be glad to assist you.

Weather  (Return to top)

If in doubt, please call the box office at 425-774-9600. If a performance needs to be cancelled or re-scheduled, an announcement will be made on our voicemail.