It is believed that American Sign Language (ASL) is the THIRD most commonly used language in the United States. However, the long, grim and extraordinary path towards modern Deaf culture is hardly common knowledge. Through the eyes of a Deaf heroine, this underrepresented historical topic is given a Gothic folktale spin in this sweeping story of empowerment.
PRESENTATION DATES:
Wed. May 29th, 2019 7pm
Thurs. May 30 2019 2pm & 7pm
Friday May 31, 2019 2pm
Sat. June 1, 2019. 7pm
Sun June 2nd 2019 7pm
DEVELOPMENT DONATION: $20 and up
At IRT:154 Christopher st. NYC #3B (third floor)
Sign Language Interpreting for theatre goers who are Deaf and use American Sign Language as their primary means of communication.
Music & Lyrics by David James Boyd
Book by David James Boyd & Chad Kessler
Based on an Original Idea by Kori Rushton
Director Kim Weild
Dramaturge Kalen Feeney
Director of Artistic Sign Language Terrylene Sacchetti
Musical Director Luke McGinnis
Producer IRT Theater
Associate Director Josh Castille
Associate Producer Shelly Guy
Assistant Director of Artistic Sign Language Siena Rafter
Featuring: Dickie Hearts*, Amelia Hensley*, Jacob Hoffman*, April Lavalle*, Johnny Link*, Catalene Sacchetti-Manganelli, Alexandra Mazzucchelli*, Melissa Van Der Schyff*, Nicole Vande Zande*, and Alexandria Wailes*
Production Manager Jaclyn Biskup
Stage Manager Miriam Rochford*
Assistant Stage Manager Samuel Langshteyn
Lighting Designer Annie Wiegand
Witters Assistant Ann Barkin
General Assistant Emilia Salazar
*Appearing courtesy of Actors Equity Association
Photo Credit Nina Wurtzel