Deaf Spotlight Presents

Sharing from Urban Jazz Dance Company:

SAVE THE DATE!!! The 2024 Bay Area International Deaf Dance Festival is on! Stay tuned for more information. Artist applications coming soon!

[CONTENT DESCRIPTION: A Save the Date flyer for the 2024 Bay Area International Deaf Dance Festival. The flyer features vignettes of four Deaf dancers mid-performance.
There is a spotlight effect coming from the right side of the left side of the flyer.
White silhouetted text reads:
Save the Date:
Bay Area International
Deaf Dance Festival
Aug 9-11, 2024
San Francisco, CA
The Bay Area International Deaf Dance Festival Logo is in the upper right corner of the flyer.
END CONTENT DESCRIPTION]

SAVE THE DATE!!! The 2024 Bay Area International Deaf Dance Festival is on! Stay tuned for more information. Artist applications coming soon!

[CONTENT DESCRIPTION: A Save the Date flyer for the 2024 Bay Area International Deaf Dance Festival. The flyer features vignettes of four Deaf dancers mid-performance.

There is a spotlight effect coming from the right side of the left side of the flyer.

White silhouetted text reads:
Save the Date:
Bay Area International
Deaf Dance Festival
Aug 9-11, 2024
San Francisco, CA

The Bay Area International Deaf Dance Festival Logo is in the upper right corner of the flyer.

END CONTENT DESCRIPTION]

Sharing from Deaf Austin Theatre:

REMINDER TO ALL DEAF PLAYWRIGHTS!!!!

Still looking for more scripts!!

We have decided to push our short play festival to the summer 2023 to allow more time for playwrights to submit a short script.

So you have until Dec 31st to submit your scripts!!!
Interested?

Write a 10 minute play set in an alleyway, with 2-5 characters. It can be any genre: comedy, drama, suspense, mystery, romance, horror, email [email protected]!!!

If you want to submit but are unable to make the December 31st deadline, shoot us an email and we can talk!!!



Flyer Description: The background is a New York style alley with bits of snow on the ground. All fonts are in white. At the top left corner in white is the Deaf Austin Theatre Logo that has a white frame with a bat on top of the letters DAT which says Deaf Austin Theatre under it.
Next to that is
DEAF
SHORT
PLAY
FESTIVAL
Under that in smaller font it says:
OPEN CALL FOR
10-MINUTE PLAY SCRIPTS
SUBMISSION DEADLINE:
December 31, 2022
On the left side, the information says:
GUIDELINES:
* 10-MINUTE SCRIPT MUST BE AN ORIGINAL AND UNPRODUCED AT TIME OF SUBMISSION
* MANDATORY SETTING: Alley
* CHARACTER: 2-5
* GENRE: ANY
* SET, COSTUMES, PROPS, AND TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS MUST BE BASIC AND MINIMAL
* TIME: 10 MINUTES MAX (10 PAGES MAX. NOT INCLUDING TITLE PAGE)
* SUBMIT PDF FILE ONLY TO [email protected]

ATTENTION DEAF PLAYWRIGHTS!!!

Hey everyone we're excited to announce our theme for the 2023 Deaf Short Play Festival! The theme is an Alleyway for more details see the flyer! Can't wait to see your submissions and good luck!

Flyer Description: The background is a New York style alley with bits of snow on the ground. All fonts are in white. At the top left corner in white is the Deaf Austin Theatre Logo that has a white frame with a bat on top of the letters DAT which says Deaf Austin Theatre under it.
Next to that is
DEAF
SHORT
PLAY
FESTIVAL

Under that in smaller font it says:
OPEN CALL FOR
10-MINUTE PLAY SCRIPTS
SUBMISSION DEADLINE:
December 31, 2022

On the left side, the information says:
GUIDELINES:
* 10-MINUTE SCRIPT MUST BE AN ORIGINAL AND UNPRODUCED AT TIME OF SUBMISSION
* MANDATORY SETTING: Alley
* CHARACTER: 2-5
* GENRE: ANY
* SET, COSTUMES, PROPS, AND TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS MUST BE BASIC AND MINIMAL
* TIME: 10 MINUTES MAX (10 PAGES MAX. NOT INCLUDING TITLE PAGE)
* SUBMIT PDF FILE ONLY TO [email protected]

Returning for another gig with Deaf Spotlight, we cannot wait to see Joshua Castille’s creative direction of Toxic Flower. Fun fact: Joshua directed Boy Scout by Rob Roth at our last Short Play Festival two years ago! To learn more about Josh: deafspotlight.org/dsp2023

Facebook/ Instagram / Twitter:
Website: joshuacastille.com

Short Play Festival
1 Floral Shop, 6 Short Plays
When: March 2-5, 2023
Where: 12th Ave Arts Studio

ID 1: Square post with dark yellow background and a black silhouette of a bouquet with two orange flowers for eyes and a leaf for the nose on the left side. More leafy silhouettes on the bottom. Black text on the right side: “Toxic Flower, Directed by Josh Castille”. Deaf Spotlight logo on bottom right corner.

ID 2: Flyer with a light green background with dark text overlay. On bottom left corner is a blooming of flowers and plants in dark shades of pink and purple. Across the top is small text, “Deaf Spotlight Presents”. Underneath that in large text, “Short Play Festival”. Below that in smaller text: “One floral shop. Six short stories”. Off to the side is text: “March 2023, Seattle, WA.” Underneath in smaller text is the website, “deafspotlight.org/spf2023”.

“Plant A Kiss” will be directed by Kai Wi******er, a Pacific Northwest native who has been involved with theater for 30 years! Check out his Twitter: . To learn more about Kai: deafspotlight.org/dsp2023

Short Play Festival
1 Floral Shop, 6 Short Plays
When: March 2-5, 2023
Where: 12th Ave Arts Studio

ID 1: Square post with dark green background and a single pink-purple flower blooming from a purple-pink root-covered heart on the right side. A few scattered pink hearts dot the bottom. Black text on the left side: “Plant a Kiss, Directed by Kai Wi******er”. Deaf Spotlight logo on the bottom.

ID 2: Flyer with a light green background with dark text overlay. On bottom left corner is a blooming of flowers and plants in dark shades of pink and purple. Across the top is small text, “Deaf Spotlight Presents”. Underneath that in large text, “Short Play Festival”. Below that in smaller text: “One floral shop. Six short stories”. Off to the side is text: “March 2023, Seattle, WA.” Underneath in smaller text is the website, “deafspotlight.org/spf2023”.

We are excited to announce that Alexandria Wailes will be directing “Flower Dance”. Alexandria directed "SKIN" in 2017 and “Other” in 2021 for Deaf Spotlight, so thrilled to have her working with us again! To learn more about Alexandria: deafspotlight.org/dsp2023

Facebook:
Instagram:
Twitter:
Website: alexandriawailes.com

Short Play Festival
1 Floral Shop, 6 Short Plays
When: March 2-5, 2023
Where: 12th Ave Arts Studio

ID 1: Square post with green background and a border of orange-yellow flowers with green leaves on both sides with two crossing paths of footsteps, one blue and one orange, that meet in the middle. Black text in middle, above and below the footsteps: “Flower Dance, Directed by Alexandria Wailes”. Deaf Spotlight logo on bottom right corner.

ID 2: Flyer with a light green background with dark text overlay. On bottom left corner is a blooming of flowers and plants in dark shades of pink and purple. Across the top is small text, “Deaf Spotlight Presents”. Underneath that in large text, “Short Play Festival”. Below that in smaller text: “One floral shop. Six short stories”. Off to the side is text: “March 2023, Seattle, WA.” Underneath in smaller text is the website, “deafspotlight.org/spf2023”.

Aimee Chou, a local Deaf actor and writer, will direct “50 Flowers”. Fun fact: Aimee was part of Deaf Spotlight's theatrical production, "God of Carnage" by Yasmina Reza, in 2015! To learn more about Aimee and her work: deafspotlight.org/dsp2023

You can find Aimee on Facebook: .chou.56
Instagram/Twitter:

Short Play Festival
1 Floral Shop, 6 Short Plays
When: March 2-5, 2023
Where: 12th Ave Arts Studio

ID 1: Square post with orange background and an arrangement of flowers and vines on the left side with blue, purple, red, and orange flowers. Black text on right side: “Fifty Flowers, Directed by Aimee Chou”. Deaf Spotlight logo on bottom left corner.

ID 2: Flyer with a light green background with dark text overlay. On bottom left corner is a blooming of flowers and plants in dark shades of pink and purple. Across the top is small text, “Deaf Spotlight Presents”. Underneath that in large text, “Short Play Festival”. Below that in smaller text: “One floral shop. Six short stories”. Off to the side is text: “March 2023, Seattle, WA.” Underneath in smaller text is the website, “deafspotlight.org/spf2023”.

Michelle Banks will be in town to direct "Camellia for Camille"! Michelle is the co-founder and artistic director of Visionaries of the Creative Arts, Inc. - VOCA in Washington DC. She directed Whacked by Kalen Feeney at our last Short Play Festival! Please follow and support VOCA! To learn more about Michelle: deafspotlight.org/dsp2023

Facebook: .banks.1048
Instagram:
Twitter:
Website:
www.michelleabanks.com
visionariesofthecreativearts.org

Short Play Festival
1 Floral Shop, 6 Short Plays
When: March 2-5, 2023
Where: 12th Ave Arts Studio
More details: deafspotlight.org/dsp2023

ID 1: Square post with blue-gray background and a spray of purple-pink flowers and leaves on the right side. Black text on left side: “Camellia for Camille, Directed by Michelle Banks”. Deaf Spotlight logo on bottom right side.

ID 2: Flyer with a light green background with dark text overlay. On bottom left corner is a blooming of flowers and plants in dark shades of pink and purple. Across the top is small text, “Deaf Spotlight Presents”. Underneath that in large text, “Short Play Festival”. Below that in smaller text: “One floral shop. Six short stories”. Off to the side is text: “March 2023, Seattle, WA.” Underneath in smaller text is the website, “deafspotlight.org/spf2023”.

We are excited to announce the lineup of SIX directors for our upcoming Short Play Festival!

“Beautiful Boy” will be directed by Tyler DeShaw. Tyler grew up participating in the Deaf Youth Drama Program led by Howie and Billy Seago. A Seattleite born and raised, Tyler is thrilled to return to his roots.

Short Play Festival
1 Floral Shop, 6 Short Plays
When: March 2-5, 2023
Where: 12th Ave Arts Studio
More details: deafspotlight.org/dsp2023

ID 1: Square post with purple background and an arrangement of blue flowers in a blue vase resting on a dark blue surface on the right side. Black text on left side: “Beautiful Boy, Directed by Tyler DeShaw”. Deaf Spotlight logo on bottom right side.

ID 2: Flyer with a light green background with dark text overlay. On bottom left corner is a blooming of flowers and plants in dark shades of pink and purple. Across the top is small text, “Deaf Spotlight Presents”. Underneath that in large text, “Short Play Festival”. Below that in smaller text: “One floral shop. Six short stories”. Off to the side is text: “March 2023, Seattle, WA.” Underneath in smaller text is the website, “deafspotlight.org/spf2023”.

Last but not least, we are thrilled to announce TOXIC FLOWER by W***y Conley. Come see which flowers you can cook with, and which to avoid...

FB: .conley
IG:
Twitter:
Website: www.willyconley.com

What a great lineup! What did you guys think? We cannot wait to showcase these stories!

Deaf Spotlight will present a biennial Short Play Festival in Spring 2023 featuring 6 new, original stories on the stage in sign language and emerging talent. More details: http://deafspotlight.org/dsp2023

[ID 1: SPF poster for “Toxic Flower”, with dark text on a dark yellow background with a brick pattern. A silhouette of two flower bouquets crossed to resemble a mask with two orange blossoms in place of eyes, and a pair of crossed bones underneath in the style of poison warnings. Text on top: Deaf Spotlight Presents Short Play Festival, one floral shop, six short stories. Larger text in center: Toxic Flower by W***y Conley. Smaller text on bottom left corner: Spring 2023. Text on bottom right corner: Seattle, WA. The Deaf Spotlight logo is in the bottom center.]

[ID 2: Flyer with a light green background with dark text overlay. On bottom left corner is a blooming of flowers and plants in dark shades of pink and purple. Across the top is small text, “Deaf Spotlight Presents”. Underneath that in large text, “Short Play Festival”. Below that in smaller text: “One floral shop. Six short stories”. Off to the side is text: “Spring 2023, Seattle, WA.” Underneath in smaller text is the website, “deafspotlight.org/spf2023”.]

What does it take to nurture something, and what does it take to move on? Get the answer in PLANT A KISS by Liam Coleman.

IG/Twitter:

Please keep your eyes open for Short Play Festival 2023 updates! More details: http://deafspotlight.org/dsp2023

[ID 1: SPF poster for “Plant a Kiss” with dark text on a dark green brick-patterned background with a stem of pink-purple leaves blooming from blue roots covering a purple-pink heart on the right side. The roots extend across the bottom half. Text on top: Deaf Spotlight Presents Short Play Festival, one floral shop, six short stories. Larger text in center: Plant a Kiss, by Liam Coleman. Smaller text on bottom left corner: Spring 2023. Text on bottom right corner: Seattle, WA. The Deaf Spotlight logo is in the bottom center.]

[ID 2: Flyer with a light green background with dark text overlay. On bottom left corner is a blooming of flowers and plants in dark shades of pink and purple. Across the top is small text, “Deaf Spotlight Presents”. Underneath that in large text, “Short Play Festival”. Below that in smaller text: “One floral shop. Six short stories”. Off to the side is text: “Spring 2023, Seattle, WA.” Underneath in smaller text is the website, “deafspotlight.org/spf2023”.]

What happens when two people make a connection? Come find out when you see FLOWER DANCE by Howie Seago at our Short Play Festival 2023.

Please keep your eyes open for Short Play Festival 2023 updates! More details: http://deafspotlight.org/dsp2023

[ID 1: SPF poster for “Flower Dance” with dark text on a green brick-patterned background with orange and red flowers with green leaves framing the sides. A pair of blue silhouette footprints parallels a pair of orange-yellow footprints as they cross over in the middle of the bottom half. Text on top: Deaf Spotlight Presents Short Play Festival, one floral shop, six short stories. Larger text in center: Flower Dance, by Howie Seago. Smaller text on bottom left corner: Spring 2023. Text on bottom right corner: Seattle, WA. The Deaf Spotlight logo is in the bottom center.]

[ID 2: Flyer with a light green background with dark text overlay. On bottom left corner is a blooming of flowers and plants in dark shades of pink and purple. Across the top is small text, “Deaf Spotlight Presents”. Underneath that in large text, “Short Play Festival”. Below that in smaller text: “One floral shop. Six short stories”. Off to the side is text: “Spring 2023, Seattle, WA.” Underneath in smaller text is the website, “deafspotlight.org/spf2023”.]

The Floral Shop has everything from bouquets, centerpieces, and surprises to corsages, wreaths, and discoveries. Come and see all it has to offer in FIFTY FLOWERS by Cherry Pie LaTorre.

FB: .latorre

Deaf Spotlight will present a biennial Short Play Festival in Spring 2023 featuring 6 new, original stories on the stage in sign language and emerging talent. More details: http://deafspotlight.org/dsp2023

[ID 1: SPF poster for “Fifty Flowers” with dark text on an orange brick-patterned background. A pattern of pastel colored silhouetted flowers and leaves frames the sides and bottom. Text on top: Deaf Spotlight Presents Short Play Festival, one floral shop, six short stories. Larger text in center: Fifty Flowers, by Cherry Pie Latorre. Smaller text on bottom left corner: Spring 2023. Text on bottom right corner: Seattle, WA. The Deaf Spotlight logo is in the bottom center.]

[ID 2: Flyer with a light green background with dark text overlay. On bottom left corner is a blooming of flowers and plants in dark shades of pink and purple. Across the top is small text, “Deaf Spotlight Presents”. Underneath that in large text, “Short Play Festival”. Below that in smaller text: “One floral shop. Six short stories”. Off to the side is text: “Spring 2023, Seattle, WA.” Underneath in smaller text is the website, “deafspotlight.org/spf2023”.]

Hang on, I’m getting a message from the spirits... it’s our next play to announce, CAMELLIA FOR CAMILLE by Heba Toulan. Seek your answers from a psychic medium at our Short Play Festival 2023!

IG / Twitter:
Website: hebatoulan.com

Please keep your eyes open for Short Play Festival 2023 updates! More details: http://deafspotlight.org/dsp2023



[ID 1: SPF poster for “Camellia for Camille” with dark text on a light blue brick-patterned background. A pair of purple silhouetted hands holds a bouquet of pink and purple flowers on the bottom half. Text on top: Deaf Spotlight Presents Short Play Festival, one floral shop, six short stories. Larger text in middle: Camellia for Camille, by Heba Toulan. Smaller text on bottom left corner: Spring 2023. Text on bottom right corner: Seattle, WA. The Deaf Spotlight logo is in the bottom center.]

[ID 2: Flyer with a light green background with dark text overlay. On bottom left corner is a blooming of flowers and plants in dark shades of pink and purple. Across the top is small text, “Deaf Spotlight Presents”. Underneath that in large text, “Short Play Festival”. Below that in smaller text: “One floral shop. Six short stories”. Off to the side is text: “Spring 2023, Seattle, WA.” Underneath in smaller text is the website, “deafspotlight.org/spf2023”.]

Something’s blooming in March 2023. Come see what we have planted at the Floral Shop! Six short plays will be announced today!

To kick us off is BEAUTIFUL BOY by Rob Roth. Is it possible to love again? Come find out when you see this play at our Short Play Festival 2023.

FB/ IG:

Please keep your eyes open for Short Play Festival 2023 updates! More details: http://deafspotlight.org/dsp2023

[ID 1: SPF poster for “Beautiful Boy” with dark text on a purple brick-patterned background. A blue wood table with a light blue silhouette of a vase stands on the right side of the table with a dark blue open laptop behind it. Text on top: Deaf Spotlight Presents Short Play Festival, one floral shop, six short stories. Larger text in middle: Beautiful Boy, by Rob Roth. Text under the table on the bottom, left side: Spring 2023. Text right side: Seattle, WA. The Deaf Spotlight logo is in the bottom center.]

[ID 2: Flyer with a light green background with dark text overlay. On bottom left corner is a blooming of flowers and plants in dark shades of pink and purple. Across the top is small text, “Deaf Spotlight Presents”. Underneath that in large text, “Short Play Festival”. Below that in smaller text: “One floral shop. Six short stories”. Off to the side is text: “Spring 2023, Seattle, WA.” Underneath in smaller text is the website, “deafspotlight.org/spf2023”.]

Sharing from Visionaries of the Creative Arts, Inc. - VOCA:

VOCA presents Deaf BIPOC Solo Shows at Atlas Performing Arts Center on September 23rd-25th, 2022. Ticket Sales will be available on Friday. Please watch out for the link to purchase tickets to the shows!

ID: a black poster with golden and purple graphics with a headline:”DEAF BIPOC SOLO SHOWS” with three headshots from top: Mervin Primeaux-O’Bryant, Stella Marie Antonio, and Natasha “Courage” Bacchus.

First row text: “Written and Performed by Mervin Primaux-O’Bryant, Directed by Teddy Dorsette, Saturday, Sept 24th, 2022 at 8 pm.”

Next row: “Written and Performed by Stella Marie Antonio, Directed by Monique Holt, Sunday, Sept 24th, 2022 at 3 pm.”

Last row: “Written and Performed by Natasha “Courage” Bacchus, Directed by Sylive Marc-Charles Weir, Friday, Sept 23rd, 2022 at 8 pm.”

Location: Atlas Performing Arts Center, 1333 H Street, NE, Washington DC 20002

Ticket info:
$25 per show
$40 for 2 shows
$60 for 3 shows

VOCA presents Deaf BIPOC Solo Shows at Atlas Performing Arts Center on September 23rd-25th, 2022. Ticket Sales will be available on Friday. Please watch out for the link to purchase tickets to the shows!

Sharing from Connecticut Deaf Theatre: Making its first-ever debut this summer, Professional Development Series consists of 14 different videos created by our Deaf theatre professionals! They will share their wisdom accumulated from many years in the industry. You will learn about comedic acting, dramatic acting, improvisation, as well as technical theatre skills such as set design, costume design, stage management, lighting design, and many more skills!

Follow us on our social media to stay in the loop with these exciting installments!

[Image Description: A square graphic, with dark purple curtains as the background. In the top left corner is text 'Debuting our Professional Development Series! In the center, two spotlights are shining at the curtains with a black
and white circular photo on the far right, showing three people. On the left of the photo is text 'Follow us on social media for more! ' with the Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube logos below. In the bottom left corner is
text 'July 1-25, 2022', and next to it is the Connecticut Deaf Theatre logo.]

Making its first-ever debut this summer, Professional Development Series consists of 14 different videos created by our Deaf theatre professionals! They will share their wisdom accumulated from many years in the industry. You will learn about comedic acting, dramatic acting, improvisation, as well as technical theatre skills such as set design, costume design, stage management, lighting design, and many more skills!

Follow us on our social media to stay in the loop with these exciting installments!

[Image Description: A square graphic, with dark purple curtains as the background. In the top left corner is text 'Debuting our Professional Development Series! In the center, two spotlights are shining at the curtains with a black
and white circular photo on the far right, showing three people. On the left of the photo is text 'Follow us on social media for more! ' with the Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube logos below. In the bottom left corner is
text 'July 1-25, 2022', and next to it is the Connecticut Deaf Theatre logo.]

Sharing from Gamut Management:

You are invited to a Virtual Headshot & Resume Pointers Event featuring a panel of TOP Talent Agents & Casting Directors! 🎉 We encourage all members of the GAMUT community to join this FREE event to learn tips & tricks from the best in the business who want to meet the talent of GAMUT management.

This event will take place on Wednesday, July 13th at 7pm EST for approximately 1 hour, on Zoom!

PLEASE RSVP via the Google Form at the link below by Friday July 8th.

Please note, ASL interpreters & captioning will be provided.

Looking forward to seeing you there and please contact Danielle Pretsfelder Demchick at [email protected] with any questions!

https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSdPL4VSoJXqO6.../viewform
Image Description: This graphic has text at the top that reads "Hosted by Danielle Presfelder Demchick, CSA" "Virtual Headshot & Resume Pointers Event" "July 13th: 7 pm EST - Approx 1 hour" "Panelists". Below the text are the eight panelists' photos as well as their names and titles. The GAMUT Management logo is at the bottom of the page.

You are invited to a Virtual Headshot & Resume Pointers Event featuring a panel of TOP Talent Agents & Casting Directors! 🎉 We encourage all members of the GAMUT community to join this FREE event to learn tips & tricks from the best in the business who want to meet the talent of GAMUT management.

This event will take place on Wednesday, July 13th at 7pm EST for approximately 1 hour, on Zoom!

PLEASE RSVP via the Google Form at the link below by Friday July 8th.

Please note, ASL interpreters & captioning will be provided.

Looking forward to seeing you there and please contact Danielle Pretsfelder Demchick at [email protected] with any questions!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdPL4VSoJXqO6W3H7R09jf4d8MmtusB9vJFS7Il_v6Cz5HiAw/viewform

Image Description: This graphic has text at the top that reads "Hosted by Danielle Presfelder Demchick, CSA" "Virtual Headshot & Resume Pointers Event" "July 13th: 7 pm EST - Approx 1 hour" "Panelists". Below the text are the eight panelists' photos as well as their names and titles. The GAMUT Management logo is at the bottom of the page.

Sharing from Urban Jazz Dance Company: Upcoming dance festival from Aug 12-14, 2022!

Have you marked your calendars for the 10th annual Bay Area International Deaf Dance Festival? Please join us August 12-14 for this incredible event. More details coming soon.

[Image Description:
Save the Date graphic for the 2022 Bay Area International Deaf Dance Festival. Black background with yellow and bright light blue text.

Image 1: A collage of six festival artists: Samantha Figgins, Brandy Mimms, Deynis Luque Carlos Ortega Ospino, Isha Patki, and Christopher Smith.

Image 2: Antoine Hunter Purple Fire Crow and Zahna Simon in teal blue dancewear. Antoine is leaping through the air with his arms outstretched in a V. Zahna is in a crouching pose with her right leg crossed over her extended left leg. Her arms are crossed with her left hand tucked under her chin.

Text reads:
Workshops * Performances * Special Events
2022 Bay Area International Deaf Dance Festival
Save the Date: Aug. 12-14
www.realurbanjazzdance.com
END IMAGE DESCRIPTION]

Have you marked your calendars for the 10th annual Bay Area International Deaf Dance Festival? Please join us August 12-14 for this incredible event. More details coming soon.

[Image Description:

Save the Date graphic for the 2022 Bay Area International Deaf Dance Festival. Black background with yellow and bright light blue text.

Image 1: A collage of six festival artists: Samantha Figgins, Brandy Mimms, Deynis Luque Carlos Ortega Ospino, Isha Patki, and Christopher Smith.

Image 2: Antoine Hunter Purple Fire Crow and Zahna Simon in teal blue dancewear. Antoine is leaping through the air with his arms outstretched in a V. Zahna is in a crouching pose with her right leg crossed over her extended left leg. Her arms are crossed with her left hand tucked under her chin.

Text reads:

Workshops * Performances * Special Events

2022 Bay Area International Deaf Dance Festival

Save the Date: Aug. 12-14

www.realurbanjazzdance.com

END IMAGE DESCRIPTION]

Sharing from Up Until Now Collective:
Check out the new signed performance lineup: SOUL(SIGNS): OPERA via Boston Lyric Opera / operabox.tv!

SOUL(SIGNS): OPERA is a series of short films exploring the intersection of opera and ASL. Created by Up Until Now Collective. Commissioned by Boston Lyric Opera, Opera Omaha, Opera Columbus, and Portland Opera.

- What Makes A Man a Man
- His Name is Jan
- Papageno & Papageno

https://www.operabox.tv/soul-signs-opera

ID: collage of different music video snippets and neon pink text: "SOUL(SIGNS): OPERA"

SOUL(SIGNS) OPERA - operabox.tv | Boston Lyric Opera SOUL(SIGNS): OPERA is a series of short films exploring the intersection of opera and ASL. Created by Up Until Now Collective. Commissioned by Boston Lyric Opera, Opera Omaha, Opera Columbus, and Portland Opera.