“Deaf theatre has grown to influence society and have a great impact on those involved, becoming much more than simple entertainment. Deaf productions attract hearing audiences because of the beauty of sign language and the fascinating movement that only Deaf productions present.”
– Lifeprint
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Deaf Theatres
A collection of Deaf Theatres across America.
SILENT SKY
Los Angeles, California
Founded in Los Angeles in 1991, Deaf West Theatre engages artists and audiences in unparalleled theater experiences inspired by Deaf culture and the expressive power of sign language. Committed to innovation, collaboration, and training, Deaf West Theatre is the artistic bridge between the deaf and hearing worlds.
LOVE IN MY VEINS
June 22-23, 2019
Lochbuie, Colorado
ImaginASL Performing Arts strives to entertain, educate, and unite Deaf and Hearing worlds with rich unique artistic, cultural, and theatrical experiences full of American Sign Language.
Creative Arts Camp
July 15 – 19, 2019
Deaf Spotlight will offer an annual arts day camp during summer. This is for youth ages 8-13 who are Deaf, Hard of hearing, or Children of Deaf Adults (KODAs). Deaf artists will provide a hands-on exploration of a rich variety of artistic mediums in a well-supervised and Deaf-friendly environment. 20 spaces available.
The day camp will be at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center from July 15 – 19. 2019. The campers will have a chance to learn from signing/Deaf instructors in painting, illustration, photography and storytelling. This will be our fourth camp!
Deaf Spotlight inspires and showcases Deaf Culture and American Sign Language through the arts. Deaf Spotlight illuminates the artist within every Deaf person.
I AND YOU
October 25-27, 2019
Rochester, NY
PEOPLE OF THE 3rd EYE
November 15-17, 2019
Rochester, NY
NTID Performing Arts was established in the Fall of 1974, with the opening of the Institute’s new permanent buildings, as integral part of the Institute’s curriculum following the success of the student drama club founded by Dr. Robert Panara in 1969.
Originally named the Experimental Educational Theatre (EET), NTID Performing Arts offers an array of theatre courses and produces 3 productions and one outreach tour per season.
CORRECTION to our recent update: we will host another round of auditions for our Spring 2020 production of MEASURE FOR MEASURE and its remaining 10 roles in late August; Fall 2019’s ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO’S NEST has been cast already. Hope to see you then!
Washington, DC
The nationally and internationally known artists and scholars in Gallaudet’s Department of Art, Communication and Theatre create a stimulating environment where ideas flourish. Programs prepare students to be creative problem-solvers, dynamic leaders, effective communicators and innovative artists effecting positive social change.
Faculty focus on collaboration, innovation and the use of American Sign Language and English to maximize students’ potential. Department resources and research highlight Gallaudet’s commitment to barrier-free communication through visucentric technology and design.
New York City, New York
The New York Deaf Theatre, LTD (NYDT) was established in 1979 by a group of Deaf actors and theatre artists who wanted to create opportunities for the production of a dramatic art form that was not found elsewhere in New York City: plays in American Sign Language (ASL).
A not-for-profit, professional theatre organization, NYDT is the longest running company of its kind in the greater New York City area and the third oldest Deaf Theatre company in America.
National Queer Theater
Criminal Queerness Festival
June 13-July 7 2019
New York City, New York
IRT is a grassroots laboratory for independent theater and performance in New York City, providing space and support to a new generation of artists. Tucked away in the old Archive Building in Greenwich Village, IRT’s mission is to build a community of emerging and established artists by creating a home for the development and presentation of new work.
NO UPCOMING EVENTS
Washington, DC
dog & pony dc is a Washington, DC-based devised theatre company and a national leader in audience engagement. We create (“devise”) new plays and interactive experiences as a collective (“ensemble”) of hearing and Deaf artists
Our MISSION is to inspire self-discovery, forge new relationships, and champion social change.
We create interactions that connect people in unexpected ways to each other, art, and the wider world. This allows all of us to see what we hadn’t previously and stretches our understanding of what we know, making us stronger artists and citizens.
Austin, Texas
A local Deaf theatre founded in 2017 by Bellamie Bachleda, Russell Harvard, & Michelle Schaefer focused on preserving the experiences of live performances.
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