In Extemporaneous Audio Description, at a live, in-person or virtual event, an Audio Describer composes and voices their description in real time as the event happens – unrehearsed and without the benefit of a written script.
Extemporaneous Audio Description is used for all kinds of live events including:
- political rallies
- film festivals
- drag and fashion shows
- humanities festivals
- interviews, and
- panel discussions
Learn more about How Extemporaneous Audio Description Works.
Crucial to a listener’s understanding and enjoyment, we prepare and deliver pre-show notes at all live events we describe.
Check out our Extemporaneous Audio Description client list here.
Contact us to explore Extemporaneous Audio Description for your next event.
Here are a few samples of our actual Extemporaneous Audio Description work:
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2021 U.S. Presidential Inauguration
In January 2021, we had the distinct honor and privilege of co-describing the Inauguration of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris.
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Democratic National Conventions
We co-described the virtual 2020 DNC. Our diverse team also provided in-person Audio Description for the on-site delegates and guests at the 2024 DNC in Chicago.
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Chicago Air & Water Show
We provided Extemporaneous Audio Description for both the Saturday and Sunday performances of the Chicago Air & Water Show in 2023 and 2024.
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2023 Chicago Mayoral Inauguration
We provided Audio Description for the 2023 Chicago Mayoral Inauguration of the 57th Mayor of Chicago, Brandon Johnson.
Contact us to explore Extemporaneous Audio Description for your next event.
Extemporaneous Audio Description clients include:
- 2021 US Presidential Inauguration
- 2020 & 2024 Democratic National Conventions
- Chicago Air & Water Show
- Chicago Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities (MOPD)
- Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE)
- 2023 Chicago Mayoral Inauguration
- John G. Shedd Aquarium
- Brookfield Zoo
- Chicago Humanities Festival
- Full Spectrum Features
- San Francisco State University
- disArt
Contact us to explore Extemporaneous Audio Description for your next event.