Home
Subscriptions
Buy Tickets
Donate
Signup

Access Rider

Access Rider

State Theatre Company is dedicated to delivering phenomenal, transformative, and inclusive theatre. We believe theatre is for everybody, and alongside our commitment to giving all South Australians the opportunity to experience theatre through our access program, we are committed to providing an accessible environment for our artists and teams. We recognise that, historically, artists with disability* have been systematically excluded—so much so that many actors and creators hesitate to disclose their needs for fear it could jeopardise their employment.

Guided by the social model of disability, we recognise that people are disabled by social and environmental factors, not individual conditions or impairments. Under the social model of disability, it is the societal barriers that are considered to be the obstacles to a person’s equal participation.

This form marks the start of a collaborative conversation aimed at removing those systemic obstacles, and improving access for artists engaging with the Company.

*Person-first language is used in this form in alignment with Government protocol, in full acknowledgment that identity-first language is many people’s preference. Feel free to include your language preference in the survey.

1️⃣ What is an Access Rider? An Access Rider is a short, private document that tells us any access needs you have so we can create an inclusive, safe workplace for the specific production. You decide what to share and when to share it. Anything you leave blank will not be assumed. 2️⃣ Why we ask for this information We recognise that historical exclusion of artists with disability has limited their opportunities. By collecting your needs early, we can seek to remove or reduce physical, attitudinal, communication, and social barriers before rehearsals begin. 3️⃣ How to fill the form ☐ Read each section. ☐ Complete only the parts that apply to you. ☐ Add any extra details you think are relevant. ☐ Press Submit on the form - this is then sent to the Access Coordinator assigned to the show 4️⃣ Your rights & privacy Control: You are free to disclose any or no information. Confidentiality: All responses are stored securely and shared only with staff who need to arrange accommodations. Legal protection: Under the Disability Discrimination Act, you have the right to request reasonable adjustments. 5️⃣ Definitions (plain language) Disability / impairment / condition: Any health related issue—physical, sensory, mental, neurological, or chronic—that may affect how you work. Reasonable adjustment: Any change (e.g., wheelchair accessible rehearsal space, captioned scripts, flexible call times) that removes a barrier for you.

(This template was created in consultation with Access Coordiantor Michèle Saint-Yves)

  • For further information or examples of what a disability access document looks like please click on this link https://www.accessdocsforartists.com.