Beyond Sound: Sign Language Poetry and Wordplay
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How do you rhyme in sign language? Can you create puns with your hands? In this mini-class led by RIT/NTID alumnus Eric Epstein, you will learn sign language has many different types of wordplay. Additionally, you will see the poetry of Dr. Seuss, Emily Dickinson, and Shakespeare conveyed in sign language. No prior knowledge of sign language needed! In ASL with voice interpreting. For more information about Eric, visit www.signplaying.com.
This event is part of Big Read: NTID celebrating Deaf History Month. Registration is through the Central Library website: https://calendar.libraryweb.org/event/10245251
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When and Where
April 12, 2023
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Room/Location: Central Library, Kate Gleason Auditorium, 115 South Ave., Rochester, NY 14604
Who
Open to the Public
Interpreter Requested?
Yes
Topics
deaf community
diversity
experiential learning
partnerships
performing arts