Auracast Maine Has Arrived!

Hooray!  The future is now!   The historic Strand Theatre is proud to announce an exciting new partnership with local audiologist Gary D. Schwartzberg, AuD, and Auracast Maine to bring Auracast™ broadcast audio technology to the beloved downtown venue.  

This initiative is significantly enhancing the listening experience for patrons, particularly those with hearing loss, while preserving the theatre’s rich cultural legacy.

Auracast™ broadcast audio is an emerging Bluetooth® technology that allows users to receive high-quality, low-latency audio directly to compatible hearing aids, cochlear implants, earbuds, and smartphones. By implementing this system, the Strand Theatre will provide guests with a more accessible, personalized, and immersive audio experience during films, concerts, and live performances.

The story of the Strand Theatre  Auracast installation is featured in the industry’s premiere website https://www.bluetooth.com/ . 
www.bluetooth.com/auracast/auracast-location-profile-the-strand-theatre/

This is the first installation of Auracast in Maine and there is more to come!  

October 2026 – Current installations include The Strand, Waterville Opera House, Camden Opera House, Lincoln Theater in Damariscotta (pending), and The Episcopal Church of St. John the Baptist in Thomaston (pending).  Visit our Accessible Theaters in New England page, and learn more about Auracast Maine!