American Sign Language Art
National Theatre of the Deaf
Through its thirty-four year history, The National Theatre of the Deaf stands as
testimony to the artistry and capability of its Actors. There have been 64
national tours, performances in all 50 states, all the continents, 31
international tours and over 8,000 performances earning NTD its place in
theatrical history as the oldest continually-producing touring theatre company
in the United States.
Deafmedia.org
Established in 1974, DEAF Media, Inc., is a nonprofit corporation dedicated to
advocating for Deaf arts and to developing cultural, educational, and
professional opportunities for the Deaf community.
DeafArt.org
A resource for anyone interested in Deaf Art, particularly the category defined
by Deaf View/Image Art (De'VIA). This site will also provide updated information
about the National Touring Exhibit of Deaf Culture Art that will visit seven
American cities between October 1999 and November 2000.
Deaf Visual & Performing Artists
Deaf Visual and Performing Artists has been established by deaf artists to
promote two goals: support deaf artists' work/professional development &
increase art appreciation among deaf community by making deaf and mainstream
workshops or events accessible to the deaf community.
Bailiwick Repertory Theatre
Since 1982, Bailiwick has been a daring leader of Chicago's off-Loop theater
movement. Plays at the Bailiwick Arts Center embrace the wide diversity of our
community. You will see works by classic authors, new plays and musicals by
Chicago authors, Holiday plays for the entire family, works performed by deaf
artists, the plays and performance pieces in our Pride Series and Lesbian
Theater Initiative, late night comedy, improv, and more.
Deaf West Theater
Deaf West Theatre was founded in 1991 to directly improve and enrich the
cultural lives of deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals. It is a non-profit
institution that supports the discovery and exploration of artists' identities
and stature as artists. Through the medium of Sign Language Theatre, a legacy of
deaf culture is created, shared, and preserved.
Deaf Utopia
Deaf Utopia, signed as DEAF WORLD was created by
Angela Petrone Stratiy as an independent business. Angela dreams of a better
world for Deaf people away from the obstacles in our everyday lives. An ideal
world is free of oppression, discrimination, and misconceptions. Deaf Utopia
provides workshops on ASL and Deaf culture, as well as solo comedy shows.
International Center on Deafness and the Arts
This is a website for programs in the area of the arts that are offered to deaf
and hard of hearing children in the local Chicago area. Our most famous graduate
is Marlee Matlin!
The Rhythm Channel Foundation for Deaf Musicians, Inc.
The Rhythm Channel Foundation for Deaf Musicians, Inc. (RCFDM) has recognized
that the hearing impaired are in need of a pro-active effort to keep music alive
and in-tune with how the deaf "hear" music. RCFDM is taking a stand within the
music industry to encourage labels to return to the printing of lyrics in artist
releases and encouraging music video producers and networks to include closed
captioning as a supplemental tool for the hearing impaired to have their music
world enhanced to the greatest degree for enjoyment.
Deaf Poetry
Collection of work by Deaf poets
Deaf Literature Site
Deaf Literature Site is an entertainment and arts for the Deaf and hearing
viewers for their enjoyment, understanding, and learning about the Deaf culture
DEAFology 101: Deaf Culture as Seen Through the Eyes of a Deaf Comedian
The place where sound stops and fun begins!
Hear My Hands
Non profit organization dedicated to producing film and video projects in
American Sign Language
Performance Art Interpreting
Webpage focused on sign language interpreting in dramatic and musical settings
