These Volunteers Are Bringing Plays to Life for the Visually Impaired

Some volunteers are making a big difference for the visually impaired community as they describe what’s happening on stage for an audience who might otherwise not be able to enjoy the show.

http://www.nbcnews.com/nightly-news/video/these-volunteers-are-bringing-plays-to-life-for-the-visually-impaired-767982147896

Increasingly, audio description is being implemented in older theaters and playhouses with a Stenomask microphone. This allows for the flexibility of the describer to be in the best position to see everything without the significant cost and space requirement of building a sound-booth.