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and Performed by Michelle A. Banks |
| Directed
by Jeffrey Anderson-Guter |
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A
unique presentation of a one woman show, Reflections
of a Black Deaf Woman, is about a special
bonding relationship between a Deaf mother (Miz)
and her Deaf daughter (Azealea) and how hardships
have prevailed throughout their lives with a
combination of drama and humor. The life experiences
of these women show the stages of growth from
the perspectives of Black Dea culture. Miz's
difficulties in her life help her to become
more dedicated to Azealea's upbringing and to
encourage her daughter to love herself. Miz's
and Azealea's struggles and triumphs throughout
their lives help them set a more precise example
of who they are.
This is the first play of its kind that speaks
to and about the relationship between a Black
Deaf mother and her daughter. This play is not
autobiographical, but inspired by the life experiences
of African-American Deaf women. It is performed
in American Sign Language and Spoken English.
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- DeaFestival,
Louisville, KY, 2004
- DeaFestival,
Van Nuys, CA, 2004
- 4305
Village Theatre, Los Angeles, CA, 2003
- CalEd/IMPACT
Conference, San Diego, CA, 2003
- The African
Marketplace, Los Angeles, CA, 2002
- Tiffany
Theatre, Los Angeles, CA, 2002
- Otterbein
College, Westerville, OH, 2002
- LA Downtown
Theatre, Los Angeles, CA, 2001
- Ohio
Wesleyan University, Delaware, OH, 2000
- Deaf
Women United, Inc., Stamford, CT, 1999
- Kennedy
Center, Washington, DC, 1998
- Judson
Church, Manhattan, NY, 1998
- Deaf
Theatre Conference, Hartford, CT, 1998
- Publick
Playhouse, Cheverly, MD, 1997
- Creative
Access, Philadelphia, PA, 1997
- Union
County College, Cranford, NJ, 1997
- Western
Maryland College, Westminster, MD, 1997
- American
Studies Association, Washington, DC, 1997
- Gallaudet
University, Washington, DC, 1996
- Black
Arts Festival, Detroit, MI, 1996
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| PRODUCTION
:"Reflections
of a Black Deaf Woman" |
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| CAST
FORMAT : |
One-Woman
Show
(Deaf Actress,
Voice Performer and Musician) |
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| LENGTH
OF SHOW :90
Minutes |
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FOR FEE INFORMATION : |
Also available for
Lecture Series : "An
Afternoon/Evening with Michelle Banks"
(with Q & A session.) |
Videotape or DVD of demo is available upon request.
To book a performance, click booking@michellebanks.com |
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