Streaming FAQs
An automatic email with a link is sent to the email provided at the time of purchase. That is your ticket. Within 30 minutes of the start of the show (not earlier), click that link, press play, and enjoy the show.
Captions are available for select performances. To gain access to the captioned performance, please email support@lolst.org with your ticket confirmation.
If you’re having trouble accessing your ticket or stream, don’t panic. A few simple steps usually resolves the issue.
Still having trouble TEXT 646.349.0139 OR
email support@lolst.org
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After purchasing, you will receive an email receipt and a separate email with your ticket/access link.
These emails are automatic! So if you are certain you paid for your ticket, these emails will be issued to you, and should be in your INBOX.
Most lost tickets are either to be found in TRASH, ARCHIVE or SPAM folders. Please open the email associated with your purchase, then navigate to your trash, archive and spam folders to search for your lost ticket.
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No. If you click on the ticket link/magic link before the streaming window, you may see a message that says you can enter a passcode. However, once the stream is open, no passcode will be needed. Simply use the unique link provided in the email sent to you on the day of purchase within 30 minutes of the start of the show to access the stream.
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This message means that you clicked on the ticket link/magic link either before or after the window of availability for the stream. The stream becomes available 30 minutes before curtain for live or scheduled programming. Please try again within the 30-minute window.
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Please test your device, sound, casting, or mirroring with our test video.
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Most technical challenges are due to BROWSERS.
If your stream has not yet started, please UPDATE your default or favorite browser to its latest version.
If your stream has already begun, please try switching to a different Browser.
PLEASE NOTE: SAFARI 15 may NOT be supported on all devices. We have found fewer concerns from customers using CHROME, FIREFOX, and EDGE.
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The best browsers are UPDATED browsers! We strongly recommend checking for all available browser updates to ensure that you have the latest and greatest in time for your performance.
PLEASE NOTE: SAFARI 15 may NOT be supported on all devices. We highly recommend updating to SAFARI 16 for best service with that browser. If you still have trouble accessing the stream in Safari, please close Safari, and try again on one of these alternate browsers. Recent versions of CHROME, FIREFOX and EDGE all work well for most customers.
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Absolutely! Our technology supports streaming all around the world, wherever live broadcast online is permitted by law.
If you are streaming internationally and have difficulty accessing the stream, please adjust the DATE & TIME SETTINGS on your device to match Eastern Standard Time. This will be especially important if you are across the International Date Line, as the DATE of your magic-link ticket will need to match the current DATE on your device.
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Below is a list of common ERROR messages, along with suggested steps to try to fix the problem:
MEDIA_ERR_ABORTED
Error code: 1
Headline: The video download was cancelled
Message: You aborted the media playback
Possible cause
A somewhat generic browser error that indicates that something stopped the video download process in its tracks. This could be:
An issue with the computer, such as a crash or interruption to the network service
A browser problem, or a configuration issue
The browser is not supported, or currently lacks support for video
A firewall, web proxy, or network issue is blocking the video download when the browser tries to play it
Steps to try
Here are some steps to try to fix the problem:
Refresh the page
Try an alternative browser
MEDIA_ERR_NETWORK
Error code: 2
Headline: The video connection was lost, please confirm you're connected to the internet
Message: A network error caused the media download to fail part-way
Possible cause
Here are some possible causes:
A firewall blocking the video data
A web proxy interrupting the connection or filtering traffic
Filtering software (such as Sophos, or Lightspeed Web Filter blocking content)
A general network failure (for example, the internet connection to your home/school/personal computer fails)
Steps to try
Here are some steps to try to fix the problem:
Check that the internet is working correctly on the affected machine
Refresh the page, which can restart a connection that may have dropped
Try another video. Does that work? If not, it suggests that content as a whole cannot be reached.
MEDIA_ERR_DECODE
Error code: 3
Headline: The video is bad or in a format that can't be played on your browser
Message: The media playback was aborted due to a corruption problem or because the media used features your browser did not support
Possible cause
A browser being unable to play back the requested content. This can happen during playback, or more likely, at or towards the beginning.
Steps to try
Here are some steps to try to fix the problem:
Refresh the page, which may re-download a piece of content that failed to play back due to a partial download on the first try.
Update your browser to the latest version. Chrome and Firefox should prompt you with updates, but it is useful to check.
MEDIA_ERR_SRC_NOT_SUPPORTED
Error code: 4
Headline: This video is either unavailable or not supported in this browser
Message: The media could not be loaded, either because the server or network failed or because the format is not supported
Possible cause
A browser being unable to play back the requested content due to it being unavailable, or cannot be played in this particular browser. It differs from error 3 in that playback fails before it begins, rather than during playback.
Steps to try
In most cases, both of these settings will be correct, but may have been specifically set by your IT team.
PLAYER_ERR_TIMEOUT
Error code: -2
Headline: Could not download the video
Message: Could not download the video
The player is unable to play back content / buffers for 45 seconds
Possible cause
Insufficient bandwidth / network speed
A firewall blocking the video data
A web proxy interrupting the connection or filtering traffic
Filtering software (such as Sophos, or Lightspeed Web Filter blocking content)
A general network failure (for example, the internet connection to your home/school/personal computer fails)
At times, it can be caused by player specific bugs
Steps to try
Here are some steps to try to fix the problem:
Check that the internet is working correctly on the affected machine
Refresh the page, which can restart a connection that may have dropped
Try another video. Does that work? If not, it suggests that content as a whole cannot be reached.
Does the issue always happen at the same point in time?
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Most sudden stops are due to the instability of your local internet connection.
First, check to make sure your computer is still connected to the internet. You might need a moment to reconnect if your computer fully disconnected from the internet.
Once a connection has been re-established, try refreshing your presentation page by clicking on the webpage URL and then clicking enter.
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If you still need guidance, do not worry! We are here to help.
TEXT 646.349.0139 OR email support@lolst.org.
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Captions are available for select performances only. To inquire about specific performances and to gain access to the captioned performance, please email support@lolst.org .
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Please test your device, sound, casting, or mirroring with our test video.
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The best way to enjoy our presentation is from a desktop or laptop computer using an up-to-date CHROME browser. Your ability to watch on a second screen is more a matter of your home entertainment set up than our presentation.
While we can’t change what your individual system makes possible, we have gathered detailed instructions for several common setups and summarized them for your reference below.
Please follow the steps for your specific devices , or click through for the full instructions. If you have difficulty with one player device (like desktop or mobile), please try another.
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HDMI (Easiest)
If you have a laptop, we recommend connecting it to your TV set with an HDMI cable to ensure the best possible connection.
Plug your HDMI cable into your laptop, using an adapter if needed for your specific computer.
Plug the other end of the cable into the HDMI port of your TV.
Once connected, click the “Input” button on your TV or remote control to navigate to the corresponding HDMI input.
Back on your Laptop/Desktop, enter “fullscreen” in the window you want to view.
This guide will walk you through connecting your Windows Laptop to a TV over HDMI (click)
This guide will walk you through connecting your Mac laptop to a TV over HDMI (click)
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First make sure both you Mac and Apply TV or other Airplay-compatible smart TV are turned on and connected to the same Wifi.
Once connected to the same network, the AIRPLAY logo will appear at the bottom of the video player. Click the logo, and your computer should automatically connect to your compatible second screen device.
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First, make sure both your Apple device and Chromecast-compatible smart TV are turned on and connected to the same WiFi.
Open the link you want to Cast in an up-to-date Chrome browser window.
Click the Chromecast icon found either in the top left corner of your Chrome browser window or in the bottom navigation bar of the video you are trying to play, and select “Cast…” from the menu.
Select your preferred device from the menu and make sure “Sources” is set to “Cast tab”.
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Download AirScreen to your Fire Stick device and follow the setup process on your Fire Stick device.
Open the AirScreen app on your Fire Stick device.
Follow the steps above in this document for Apple TV AirPlay and select your Fire Stick device from the AirPlay menu.
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First, make sure both devices are turned on and connected to the same WiFi.
On your computer, open an up-to-date Chrome browser window.
At the top right of your screen, click More, More and then Cast.
Choose the Chromecast device where you want to watch the content.
When you're done, to the right of the address bar, click the Cast icon and then click stop casting.
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On your TV, hold down the home button to bring up the menu.
Click “mirroring”.
On your PC, click the notifications icon in the bottom right. Click “connect”, and choose your device.
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If you’re on a smartphone, and have a smart TV or a device like Chromecast, Fire Stick, Apple TV, or Roku, you can try “casting” or “mirroring” the video to your TV screen. .
How you cast depends on the make and model of your phone, as well as the capabilities of your TV and any devices you have.
PLEASE NOTE: This option may not be possible on all devices, and customers have specifically found ROKU to make mirroring difficult.
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Turn on your Apple TV
Open control center on your iOS device by swiping down from the top right corner
Click “Screen Mirroring”
Select your Apple TV from the menu
On your iOS device, enter the four digit code that pops up on your TV.