From PBS Voices. Throughout history, many Deaf people were told to prioritize speech over sign to help them “blend in” within a hearing-centered society. Deaf theatre pushes back by celebrating ASL and the uniqueness of Deaf culture. This film follows Daymond Sands, a Deaf theatre program director, preparing his first original showcase, highlighting the cast’s…

From PBS Voices. Throughout history, many Deaf people were told to prioritize speech over sign to help them “blend in” within a hearing-centered society. Deaf theatre pushes back by celebrating ASL and the uniqueness of Deaf culture. This film follows Daymond Sands, a Deaf theatre program director, preparing his first original showcase, highlighting the cast’s…

From PBS Voices. Throughout history, many Deaf people were told to prioritize speech over sign to help them “blend in” within a hearing-centered society. Deaf theatre pushes back by celebrating ASL and the uniqueness of Deaf culture. This film follows Daymond Sands, a Deaf theatre program director, preparing his first original showcase, highlighting the cast’s…