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Blending ASL & Spoken English into an inclusive theatrical experience • Green Day's American Idiot now playing at the Mark Taper Forum @CTGLA until Nov 16 🤟🎸

 Los Angeles, CA
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Joined June 2011
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It's here, and already extended by popular demand! LA, see American Idiot like never before thru Nov 16 only 🎤🔥 @ctgla — Video Description: A montage from Deaf West's production of American Idiot. Actors wear street clothes and combine live singing and American Sign Language.
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Happy Holidays to all! 🤟 – VID: A Gif of the American Idiot cast signing "On Holiday" in ASL. Some of the actors are wearing Santa hats, elf hats, or reindeer antlers.
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The first 44 people to buy the Full Hand Set of Pins at $60 also get a signed Polaroid from the American Idiot cast (While supplies last). These will go fast. Head to the link now to claim yours: deafwest.org/product-page/fu…
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Be the envy of theatre fans everywhere with this exclusive limited-edition poster honoring Deaf West Theatre’s 35th Anniversary! 🤟🖤 Available now: bit.ly/4o3yOiB #broadway #broadwaymusical #broadwayshow #musicaltheatre #musical #asl #deaf #deafcommunity #deafwest
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We're proud to partner with @doorkinetic in bringing 'Lulu' to the stage for the first time. Join us for the premiere of this powerful story about language, truth, and connection. 🦍🤟 Get tickets here: bit.ly/4nB4Xxr
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Join us under the stars for Brighter Together, a night of performances, connection, and celebration. Support Deaf West Theatre and help us shine for years to come. ⭐ Reserve your spot: bit.ly/4g6RgE3 ⭐ Visit the online auction: bit.ly/41IJsSY
Promotional graphic for Deaf West Theatre's 'Brighter Together' backyard fundraiser event on September 20 from 6:00 to 10:00 PM in Moorestown, New Jersey. The background is a sparkling dark blue with elegant white and yellow text.

ALT Promotional graphic for Deaf West Theatre's 'Brighter Together' backyard fundraiser event on September 20 from 6:00 to 10:00 PM in Moorestown, New Jersey. The background is a sparkling dark blue with elegant white and yellow text.

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A peek behind the camera of our "Safety in Numbers" video shoot. Caroline Kay wrote it, Daniela Maucere signed it, and we're still not over it! ▶️ Watch on YouTube: youtu.be/NGwamk0By8g?si=OJ9t… — @carolinekay117 @tworivertheater
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She feels safest in logic. But love isn’t logical. Here's a first look at Elephant Shoes with “Safety in Numbers,” performed by composer Caroline Kay and Daniela Maucere. Read the @playbill exclusive and watch "Safety in Numbers" now! 👉 playbill.com/article/hear-a-…

Hear a Song From Elephant Shoes, Deaf West and Two River Theater's Upcoming World Premiere Musical

Newsies ' Jeff Calhoun is directing the co-production, set to play the New Jersey company next summer.

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Movement speaks volumes. Look inside Visual Volume, our June Dance Lab exploring expression beyond sound. #cultureLA — VID: Montage of six dancers performing in a studio. The video has a purple tint, and there are two sound waves visible in the top right and bottom left corners.
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Helping the world connect is one thing. Telling someone you love them? That’s another. Elephant Shoes premieres just one year from today at Two River Theater. 👀
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ELEPHANT SHOES is on the way! Read more on @BroadwayWorld at the link here: bit.ly/3XTkY7I

Deaf West Theatre's ELEPHANT SHOES and More Set for Two River Theater 25-26 Season

Two River Theater has revealed its 2025/2026 Season. The season will commence in September with the World Premiere of Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Links, stylishly reimagined by Director Darko...

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ELEPHANT SHOES is already making noise! Read more from @BroadwayNews at the link here: bit.ly/4cyrSFw

Jeff Calhoun will direct Deaf West’s Broadway-aimed ‘Elephant Shoes’ musical at Two River Theater

The musical will be performed in both American Sign Language and spoken English.

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The word is out. ELEPHANT SHOES is coming! Read more from @Playbill at the link here: bit.ly/4jelC8f

Deaf West Theatre and Two River Theater Co-Producing Elephant Shoes Musical World Premiere

Jeff Calhoun will direct and choreograph the original musical at New Jersey's Two River next year.

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Can love transcend language or will it forever be lost in translation? Deaf West presents the world premiere of ELEPHANT SHOES. Coming to Two River Theater's 2025-2026 season. #DeafWest #DeafWestTheatre #TwoRiverTheater #MusicalTheatre
[PIC: Poster for 'Elephant Shoes.' Three colored silhouettes of people stand inside a teal heart shape. Logos for Two River Theater and Deaf West Theatre are in the corners. Text below reads, "Elephant Shoes, A New Musical. World Premiere Co-Production with Deaf West Theatre. Book by Ivan Menchell, Music and Lyrics by Caroline Kay, Directed and Choreographed by Jeff Calhoun."]

ALT [PIC: Poster for 'Elephant Shoes.' Three colored silhouettes of people stand inside a teal heart shape. Logos for Two River Theater and Deaf West Theatre are in the corners. Text below reads, "Elephant Shoes, A New Musical. World Premiere Co-Production with Deaf West Theatre. Book by Ivan Menchell, Music and Lyrics by Caroline Kay, Directed and Choreographed by Jeff Calhoun."]

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Join our artistic director DJ Kurs and Broadway innovators on Sun, Feb 9 (9:30-10:30 AM EST) for an insightful panel at BroadwayCon about making theatre accessible to everyone. Don’t miss this exciting conversation on representation and breaking barriers! 🎭✨ @BwayCon
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It's the LAST day to bid! You only have until 11:00 PM (PT), so run, don't walk, to the link! ⏳ 🔗: givebutter.com/c/DWTauction/…
Polariods of the entire American Idiot cast are laid out in a grid pattern on a black surface.

ALT Polariods of the entire American Idiot cast are laid out in a grid pattern on a black surface.

Polariods of the entire American Idiot cast are laid out in a grid pattern on a black surface.

ALT Polariods of the entire American Idiot cast are laid out in a grid pattern on a black surface.

Polariods of the entire American Idiot cast are laid out in a grid pattern on a black surface.

ALT Polariods of the entire American Idiot cast are laid out in a grid pattern on a black surface.

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Just about a week until the auction closes! Go bid before it's too late! ⏰ givebutter.com/c/DWTauction
PIC 1: Nine Polaroid photos featuring Milo Manheim, Landen Gonzales, Otis Jones IV, James Olivas, Brady Fritz, Mars Storm Rucker, Jerusha Cavazos, Kaia T. Fitzgerald, and Ali Fumiko Whitney, each autographed and displayed on a red vinyl record.

ALT PIC 1: Nine Polaroid photos featuring Milo Manheim, Landen Gonzales, Otis Jones IV, James Olivas, Brady Fritz, Mars Storm Rucker, Jerusha Cavazos, Kaia T. Fitzgerald, and Ali Fumiko Whitney, each autographed and displayed on a red vinyl record.

PIC 2: Ten Polaroid photos featuring Monika Peña, Lark Detweiler, Angel Theory, Steven-Adam Agdeppa, Will Branner, Ty Taylor, Josué Martinez, Giovanni Maucere, Mia Sempertegui, and Patrick Ortiz, each autographed and displayed on a red vinyl record.

ALT PIC 2: Ten Polaroid photos featuring Monika Peña, Lark Detweiler, Angel Theory, Steven-Adam Agdeppa, Will Branner, Ty Taylor, Josué Martinez, Giovanni Maucere, Mia Sempertegui, and Patrick Ortiz, each autographed and displayed on a red vinyl record.

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This is your reminder to bid on our American Idiot Polaroids! givebutter.com/c/DWTauction
PIC 1: Five Polaroid photos featuring Milo Manheim, Landen Gonzales, Brady Fritz, Otis Jones IV, and James Olivas, displayed on an abstractly painted vinyl record.

ALT PIC 1: Five Polaroid photos featuring Milo Manheim, Landen Gonzales, Brady Fritz, Otis Jones IV, and James Olivas, displayed on an abstractly painted vinyl record.

PIC 2: Five Polaroid photos featuring Giovanni Maucere, Kaia T. Fitzgerald, Steven-Adam Agdeppa, Lark Detweiler, and Patrick Ortiz, displayed on an abstractly painted vinyl record.

ALT PIC 2: Five Polaroid photos featuring Giovanni Maucere, Kaia T. Fitzgerald, Steven-Adam Agdeppa, Lark Detweiler, and Patrick Ortiz, displayed on an abstractly painted vinyl record.

PIC 3: Five Polaroid photos featuring Monika Peña, Mars Storm Rucker, Jerusha Cavazos, Angel Theory, and Josué Martinez displayed on an abstractly painted vinyl record.

ALT PIC 3: Five Polaroid photos featuring Monika Peña, Mars Storm Rucker, Jerusha Cavazos, Angel Theory, and Josué Martinez displayed on an abstractly painted vinyl record.

PIC 4: Four Polaroid photos featuring Ty Taylor, Mia Sempertegui, Will Branner, and Ali Fumiko Whitney displayed on an abstractly painted vinyl record.

ALT PIC 4: Four Polaroid photos featuring Ty Taylor, Mia Sempertegui, Will Branner, and Ali Fumiko Whitney displayed on an abstractly painted vinyl record.

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A picture is worth a thousand words, and these pictures tell us that the #AmericanIdiot cast had the time of their lives. Bid on our American Idiot Polaroids today! givebutter.com/c/DWTauction
PIC 1: Seven Polaroid photos featuring Mia Sempertegui, Patrick Ortiz, Milo Manheim, Giovanni Maucere, Kaia T. Fitzgerald, Lark Detweiler, and Angel Theory, displayed on a denim surface surrounded by colorful streamers.

ALT PIC 1: Seven Polaroid photos featuring Mia Sempertegui, Patrick Ortiz, Milo Manheim, Giovanni Maucere, Kaia T. Fitzgerald, Lark Detweiler, and Angel Theory, displayed on a denim surface surrounded by colorful streamers.

PIC 2: Four Polaroid photos featuring Brady Fritz, Ty Taylor, Will Branner, Ali Fumiko Whitney, Josué Martinez, and Jerusha Cavazos, displayed on a denim surface surrounded by colorful streamers.

ALT PIC 2: Four Polaroid photos featuring Brady Fritz, Ty Taylor, Will Branner, Ali Fumiko Whitney, Josué Martinez, and Jerusha Cavazos, displayed on a denim surface surrounded by colorful streamers.

PIC 3: Four Polaroid photos featuring James Olivas, Mars Storm Rucker, Steven-Adam Agdeppa, Landen Gonzales, Otis Jones IV, and Monika Peña, displayed on a denim surface surrounded by colorful streamers.

ALT PIC 3: Four Polaroid photos featuring James Olivas, Mars Storm Rucker, Steven-Adam Agdeppa, Landen Gonzales, Otis Jones IV, and Monika Peña, displayed on a denim surface surrounded by colorful streamers.

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One-of-a-kind memories, signed by the cast. 🖤 Bid on our American Idiot Polaroids now: givebutter.com/c/DWTauction By bidding, you're supporting Deaf West Theatre’s mission to create groundbreaking, accessible art and provide opportunities for Deaf actors and artists in 2025.
PIC 1: Four Polaroid photos featuring Lark Detweiler, Angel Theory, Giovanni Maucere, and Brady Fritz, displayed on an abstractly painted vinyl record.

ALT PIC 1: Four Polaroid photos featuring Lark Detweiler, Angel Theory, Giovanni Maucere, and Brady Fritz, displayed on an abstractly painted vinyl record.

PIC 2: Four Polaroid photos featuring Landen Gonzales, Will Branner, Angel Theory, and Mia Sempertgui, displayed on an abstractly painted vinyl record.

ALT PIC 2: Four Polaroid photos featuring Landen Gonzales, Will Branner, Angel Theory, and Mia Sempertgui, displayed on an abstractly painted vinyl record.

PIC 3: Four Polaroid photos featuring Ty Taylor, Otis Jones IV, Ali Fumiko Whitney, and Kaia T. Fitzgerald, displayed on an abstractly painted vinyl record.

ALT PIC 3: Four Polaroid photos featuring Ty Taylor, Otis Jones IV, Ali Fumiko Whitney, and Kaia T. Fitzgerald, displayed on an abstractly painted vinyl record.

PIC 4: Four Polaroid photos featuring Milo Manheim, James Olivas, Josué Martinez, and Mars Storm Rucker, displayed on an abstractly painted vinyl record.

ALT PIC 4: Four Polaroid photos featuring Milo Manheim, James Olivas, Josué Martinez, and Mars Storm Rucker, displayed on an abstractly painted vinyl record.

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You know you want to get your hands on these one-of-a-kind signed Polaroids before it’s too late! Bid now: givebutter.com/c/DWTauction
PIC 1: Five Polaroid photos featuring Steven-Adam Agdeppa, Kaia T. Fitzgerald, James Olivas, Josué Martinez, and Landen Gonzales, each autographed and displayed on red and jean fabrics.

ALT PIC 1: Five Polaroid photos featuring Steven-Adam Agdeppa, Kaia T. Fitzgerald, James Olivas, Josué Martinez, and Landen Gonzales, each autographed and displayed on red and jean fabrics.

PIC 2: Five Polaroid photos featuring Milo Manheim, Mars Storm Rucker, Lark Detweiler, Angel Theory, and Otis Jones IV, each autographed and displayed on red and jean fabrics.

ALT PIC 2: Five Polaroid photos featuring Milo Manheim, Mars Storm Rucker, Lark Detweiler, Angel Theory, and Otis Jones IV, each autographed and displayed on red and jean fabrics.

PIC 3: Five Polaroid photos featuring Jerusha Cavazos, Ty Taylor, Brady Fritz, Giovanni Maucere, and Ali Fumiko Whitney, each autographed and displayed on red and jean fabrics.

ALT PIC 3: Five Polaroid photos featuring Jerusha Cavazos, Ty Taylor, Brady Fritz, Giovanni Maucere, and Ali Fumiko Whitney, each autographed and displayed on red and jean fabrics.

PIC 4: Four Polaroid photos featuring Mia Sempertegui, Monika Peña, Will Branner, and Patrick Ortiz, each autographed and displayed on red and jean fabrics.

ALT PIC 4: Four Polaroid photos featuring Mia Sempertegui, Monika Peña, Will Branner, and Patrick Ortiz, each autographed and displayed on red and jean fabrics.

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