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# Deaf Theatre
- URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/the-story-in-us/episode/deaf-theatre-p7udrw/
- Published: 2026-01-28T22:45:48.000Z
- Updated: 2026-02-26T15:30:09.000Z
- Description: A Deaf director debuts his first showcase, celebrating Deaf culture and ASL.
- Author: Cascade PBS Staff
- Tags: The Story In Us, Season 1, Episode 8, #ZZZ_Episode_3694a4eb-ceb7-4428-9575-9d1ba80cbcb4, #episode, #ZZZ_Show_ebe0ff9d-66a9-4132-8148-0079c1e37204, #v1.16

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 a Deaf theatre program director preparing his first original showcase, highlighting the cast’s heartfelt effort to bring Deaf perspectives center stage.