Upcoming Events
Upper ID: yellow green background with Perseus McDaniel and summer campers during an art class in 2019.Building our Deaf arts community is rewarding.
Worth it every single time.
DHH Youth Drama Experiences
Deaf Youth Drama Experiences
Join our exciting Deaf Youth Drama Experiences in 2025, a dynamic and inclusive creative series of workshops for young Deaf individuals interested in theater and performing arts. Over the course of the year, students will explore the world of drama while developing a variety of skills, including acting techniques, stagecraft, and collaborative storytelling.
Activities include:
Acting workshops in ASL where students will learn to express emotion and character.
Improvisation exercises to build quick thinking, creativity, and team communication.
Scene work to practice blocking, character development, and delivering compelling performances.
Stage production basics, such as lighting, sound, costume design, props, and set design, to learn how to bring a show to life.
Collaborative projects where students work together to create and perform original works.
By the end of the program, students will have developed confidence in their acting abilities and stage presence, enhanced their communication and expressive skills, and built lasting friendships in a supportive environment.
If you're a Deaf/CODA youth with an interest in drama and performing arts, sign up to participate in our workshops offered on specific dates in 2025.
Saturday Dates:
April 12 * June 14 * Aug 9 * Oct 11 * Dec 12
Age Group / Time:
Age Group (6-12) 10 AM -12 PM
Age Group (13-18) 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Location:
Deaf Spotlight Art Space
1517 12th Avenue
Seattle, WA 98102
Price: $10 per workshop per attendee
What to bring: comfortable clothes that are easy to move in and water bottle.
This event will be in ASL only.
SPACE LIMITED TO 15 attendees
All novice and experienced are welcome!
This space is for Deaf, DeafBlind, DeafDisabled and Hard of Hearing youth participants. Thank you for your understanding.
Questions: camp@deafspotlight.org
For access requests, please email access@deafspotlight.org with your specific needs.
ID: Flyer for Deaf Youth: Drama Experiences Workshop Series with a purple, teal and yellow striped background and an orange triangle on the bottom. Text under title: “Saturday dates: April 12, June 14, Aug 9, Oct 11, Dec 13. Capital Hill, Seattle, WA.” Text inside a black circle on bottom right: “$10 per youth”. QR code inside the orange triangle, with “Register” above it. Text across a yellow stripe on bottom: “Questions? Contact Camp@DeafSpotlight.org. www.DeafSpotlight.org . ” The Deaf Spotlight logo is on top center.
ASL Story Times - Kenmore Library
Join teacher and storyteller Sam Sanders for story time in American Sign Language.
Enjoy stories, movements, and rhymes that develop your child’s early literacy skills.
It will be 30 minutes of storytelling, then 30 minutes of playtime afterward.
When: Saturday, April 12, from 11 am to 12 pm
Where: Kenmore Library; 6531 NE 181st Street, Kenmore WA
ASL interpreting is provided in partnership with Hearing, Speech & Deaf Center.
All ages are welcome with adults.
Reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities is available by request. Email access@kcls.org at least seven days before the event. Automated closed captioning is always available for online events.
ID: Light tan background with colorful hands spelling out with letter beside each hand: “Story Times”. Below in words: ASL Family Story Time. Kenmore Library; Saturday, April 12, 11 am - 12 pm. Saturday, May 10, 11 am - 12 pm. Presented by Sam Sanders. Fairwood Library; Sunday, April 27, 1 - 2 pm. Sunday, May 18, 1 - 2 pm. Presented by Phelan Conheady. All ages welcome with adult. Enjoy signed stories, movement and rhymes in a welcoming, inclusive space designed for d/Deaf and hard-of-hearing children and their families. Families are welcome to stay afterwards for 30 minutes of play time. ASL interpreting provided in partnership with Hearing, Speech & Deaf Center. Registration not required. On the bottom right corner, King County Library System logo. In fine print: Kenmore Library - 6531 NE 181st Street, Kenmorw, WA 98028 - (425) 486-8747. Fairwood Library - 17009 140th Avenue SE, Renton, WA 98058 - (425) 226-0522.
EMMA
Emma Woodhouse is clever, educated and energetic...and in imminent danger of going mad with idleness. In a time when respectable ladies are expected to sit quietly at home, she desperately needs projects--and prides herself on matchmaking, much to the chagrin of her friend Mr. Knightley. But where Emma's considerable energies focus, screwball comedy follows... A fresh feminist take on a treasured classic, Hamill's Emma breaks down convention, expectation, and even the fourth wall with vibrant comic flair--leading audiences "forward, onward, and upward!
Where: 12th Ave Arts; 1620 12th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98122
When: Wednesday, April 16. Show starts at 7:30 pm PT.
Interpreters: Laura Bietman and Kai Buck
Discount Code: Pay What You Can tickets if still available
ID: A vibrant and dynamic hot pink neon text design by Evelyn Robertson Symons. Line drawings of elements which are essential to the plot of the story: strawberries, bees and a classic Regency bonnet, adorn the frame. A line drawing of a pair of converse also hangs from the upper left corner, as a nod to the refreshingly modern and feminist take that playwright Kate Hamill has created on this classic Jane Austen romantic comedy.
Film Screening: THRIVING TOGETHER
Please join Seattle Children's and Deaf Spotlight for an afternoon of culture and community. "Thriving Together: Fostering Deaf and Hard of Hearing Youth's Well Being, Short Version" will be screened. The film features four local BIPOC Deaf/Hard of Hearing children from immigrant families defying the odds and navigating the mental health system with the support of Seattle Children’s Hospital’s Department of Psychiatry. Now thriving as university students, their powerful journeys shatter barriers and inspire a new generation.
This film is presented with Spanish audio and English subtitles. A panel discussion will follow featuring panelists include Julia Petersen, Regina McGinnis, Melissa Yingst, and Seth Light and will be moderated by SooHyun Tak. The panel will be in American Sign Language with English voiceover. Time to network and collaborate with community partners to follow panel.
Community Partners: Seattle Public Library- Central and more to come soon!
Where: Seattle Public Library- Central Library Auditorium
ID: a light green and blue background with a film reel accent on left edge with four BIPOC students on top and event sponsors at bottom. Text: "Film Screening: Thriving Together, Fostering Deaf & Hard of Hearing Youth's Well Being. Location: SPL-Central Auditorium. Free event! A post film panel to follow afterwards!"
LX: Art Night Out
Please join us to kick off the Limitless Expressions Festival on Friday, April 25 at 7 PM. Come try different art mediums and participate in a community mural project! Fun activities for all ages! Desserts provided!
FREE EVENT. PLEASE RSVP AHEAD.
SUGGESTED DONATIONS AT THE DOOR. Thank you in advance.
ID: Flyer for Limitless Expressions, with a blue background and neon yellow and blue text. Yellow text: “Deaf Spotlight presents Limitless Expressions; a month showcase of Deaf Arts. April 25-May 18, 2025.” Neon blue text: “ART NIGHT OUT”. On bottom, yellow text: “Fri, April 25, 7-10 PM. DeafSpotlight.org/LX2025.”
LX: Art Market
LX ART MARKET is a free family-friendly shopping event highlighting emerging and current Deaf, DeafBlind, DeafDisabled and Hard of Hearing artists and makers! Discover their art, craft, and products in person. This event is FREE to the public and will take place in Seattle, Washington.
Please secure your ticket in advance.
Vendor lineup to come soon.
* Art Market Days are same (April 26 and 27), please select a specific day that you would like to attend*
ID: Flyer for Limitless Expressions, with a blue background and neon yellow and blue text. Yellow text: “Deaf Spotlight presents Limitless Expressions; a month showcase of Deaf Arts. April 25-May 18, 2025.” Neon blue text: “ART MARKET”. On bottom, yellow text: “Sat-Sun, April 26-27, 10am-5pm. DeafSpotlight.org/LX2025.”
LX: Art Market
LX ART MARKET is a free family-friendly shopping event highlighting emerging and current Deaf, DeafBlind, DeafDisabled and Hard of Hearing artists and makers! Discover their art, craft, and products in person. This event is FREE to the public and will take place in Seattle, Washington.
Please secure your ticket in advance.
Vendor lineup to come soon.
* Art Market Days are same (April 26 and 27), please select a specific day that you would like to attend*
ID: Flyer for Limitless Expressions, with a blue background and neon yellow and blue text. Yellow text: “Deaf Spotlight presents Limitless Expressions; a month showcase of Deaf Arts. April 25-May 18, 2025.” Neon blue text: “ART MARKET”. On bottom, yellow text: “Sat-Sun, April 26-27, 10am-5pm. DeafSpotlight.org/LX2025.”
ASL Story Times - Fairwood Library
Join storyteller Phelan Conheady for story time in American Sign Language.
Enjoy stories, movements, and rhymes that develop your child’s early literacy skills.
It will be 30 minutes of storytelling, then 30 minutes of playtime afterward.
When: Sunday, April 27, from 1:00 to 2:00 pm
Where: Fairwood Library; 7009 140th Avenue SE, Renton, WA 98058
ASL interpreting is provided in partnership with Hearing, Speech & Deaf Center.
All ages are welcome with adults.
Reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities is available by request. Email access@kcls.org at least seven days before the event. Automated closed captioning is always available for online events.
ID: Light tan background with colorful hands spelling out with letter beside each hand: “Story Times”. Below in words: ASL Family Story Time. Kenmore Library; Saturday, April 12, 11 am - 12 pm. Saturday, May 10, 11 am - 12 pm. Presented by Sam Sanders. Fairwood Library; Sunday, April 27, 1 - 2 pm. Sunday, May 18, 1 - 2 pm. Presented by Phelan Conheady. All ages welcome with adult. Enjoy signed stories, movement and rhymes in a welcoming, inclusive space designed for d/Deaf and hard-of-hearing children and their families. Families are welcome to stay afterwards for 30 minutes of play time. ASL interpreting provided in partnership with Hearing, Speech & Deaf Center. Registration not required. On the bottom right corner, King County Library System logo. In fine print: Kenmore Library - 6531 NE 181st Street, Kenmorw, WA 98028 - (425) 486-8747. Fairwood Library - 17009 140th Avenue SE, Renton, WA 98058 - (425) 226-0522.
The Last Laugh (1924)
The Last Laugh (1924) – This German silent film directed by F.W. Murnau stars Emil Jannings as an aging hotel doorman who takes immense pride in his job and uniform. However, his life takes a dramatic turn when he is demoted to the position of washroom attendant due to his advancing age. He tries to hide his new position from his friends and family, but when they discover the truth, he becomes the subject of ridicule and scorn. The film ends with a surprising twist allowing him to return to the hotel in a position of newfound wealth and respect. The Last Laugh is celebrated for its innovative use of the moving camera and its profound depiction of human dignity and despair.
ASL interpretation
Where: The Paramount Theater; 911 Pine St, Seattle, WA 98101
When: Monday, April 28th, doors open at 6pm and show starts at 7pm
To get Tickets, please email info@deafspotlight.org
ID: Vintage movie poster showing hotel red bellhop uniform hanging inside the revolving door. On the edge of the uniform, in yellow words, “April 28, 2025. The Paramount Theatre”. Bottom right corner in big off-white letters, “ The Last Laugh with Donna Parker on the Mighty Wurlitzer”.
An Evening with Christine Sun Kim
From UW Public Lectures:
Berlin-based artist Christine Sun Kim discusses her wide-ranging practice around sound and language. Kim, who was born in California and is now based in Berlin, reflects on her experiences as part of the Deaf community, using performance, video, drawing, writing, and technology to explore how we perceive and understand sound. In her talk, Kim will delve into her work within various systems of visual communication, including American Sign Language (ASL), musical notation, infographics, and television captioning. With humor and critique, Kim illuminates the complexities of social interactions where language, culture, and access collide. Kim is currently showing a new mural, Ghost(ed) Notes, on the east facade of the Henry Art Gallery. We encourage you to visit the mural prior to the talk.
Christine Sun Kim is an American artist based in Berlin. Kim’s practice considers how sound operates in society, deconstructing the politics of sound and exploring how oral languages operate as social currency. Musical notation, written language, infographics, American Sign Language (ASL), the use of the body, and strategically deployed humor are all recurring elements in her practice. Working across drawing, performance, video and large scale murals, Kim explores her relationship to spoken and signed languages, to her built and social environments, and to the world at large.
Kim has exhibited and performed internationally, including at the Gwangju Biennale (2023); Secession, Vienna (2023); Queens Museum, New York (2022); the Drawing Center, New York (2022); the Museum für Moderne Kunst, Frankfurt (2021); Manchester International Festival, Manchester (2021); MIT List Visual Arts Center, Cambridge (2020); Whitney Biennial, New York (2019); Buffalo AKG Art Museum, Buffalo (2019); Art Institute of Chicago (2018); San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (2017); De Appel Arts Center, Amsterdam (2017); Berlin Biennale (2016); Shanghai Biennale (2016); MoMA PS1, New York (2015) and the Museum of Modern Art, New York (2013), among numerous others. Kim’s awards and fellowships include an MIT Media Lab Fellowship, a United States Artists fellowship, a Ford and Mellon Foundations’ Disabilities Future Fellowship, and the Prix International d’Art Contemporain of the Fondation Prince Pierre de Monaco. Her works are held in numerous prominent collections, including the Museum of Modern Art, New York, LACMA, Tate Britain, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles, and the Whitney Museum of American Art, among others. She is represented by François Ghebaly Gallery in Los Angeles and White Space in Beijing.
LX: Urban Jazz Dance Co.
Urban Jazz Dance Company (UJDC) will be in town to show their new performance piece, “Listening Is Healing in Respect, a Call for Deaf Access to Mental Healthcare.” This piece was shown at, UJDC HOME SEASON 2024, Sin Invalid’s home season 2025, 1time shown in Seattle, WA , and this show can not be missed!
Come see their new powerful performance on the healing power of listening and respect in the Deaf community. We are spotlighting accessible mental healthcare and breaking communication barriers. Through captivating dance and artistic stories, we show the need for culturally appropriate services for Deaf individuals. Hearing allies of all kind are invited to see this powerful performance!
This performance is not suitable for youth under 8 due to heavy topics on the stage.
*All performances are same, please select one performance date and time that you would like to attend.*
ID: Flyer for Limitless Expressions, with a blue background and neon yellow and blue text. Yellow text: “Deaf Spotlight presents Limitless Expressions; a month showcase of Deaf Arts. April 25-May 18, 2025.” Neon blue text: “URBAN JAZZ DANCE COMPANY”. On bottom, yellow text: “Fri-Sun, May 2-4. DeafSpotlight.org/LX2025.”
Signs for Innovation: An ASL Tour
An Interpreted Tour at Gates Foundation Discovery Center!
The ASL tour will be led by a Discovery Center educator and interpreted in American Sign Language by a certified professional interpreter. Visitors are welcome to ask questions throughout the tour. The content of the tour will feature the Gates Foundation’s work across the globe. Videos in the Discovery Center are captioned. This tour lasts for about an hour with the potential to go a little longer based on visitors’ interests and questions.
Where: Gates Foundation Discovery Center, 440 Fifth Ave. N, Seattle, WA
When: Saturday, May 3rd. Tour starts at 10 am.
ID: A person grinning and talking into the mic with a signer standing next to speaker, interpreting what the speaker is saying.
Golden
Morris Golden, fighting the wave of financial instability brought on by The Great Recession of 2008, reaches for answers as a mysterious change machine in his laundromat becomes an unexpected source of hope. Featuring tender moments and hilarious interactions, each character’s journey offers a poignant reflection of vulnerability, determination, and resilience. From the mind of celebrated Seattle writer Andrew Lee Creech, and first seen at ACT’s first New Works Northwest festival, comes a riveting world premiere that peels back the layers of lives and relationships, revealing the profound impact of their choices and the enduring power of hope in the face of adversity.
Where: ACT Contemporary Theatre; 700 Union Street, Seattle, WA
When: Saturday, May 3 starting at 2 pm PT
Promo Code: ASL
In black bold text reads Golden.
LX: Urban Jazz Dance Co.
Urban Jazz Dance Company (UJDC) will be in town to show their new performance piece, “Listening Is Healing in Respect, a Call for Deaf Access to Mental Healthcare.” This piece was shown at, UJDC HOME SEASON 2024, Sin Invalid’s home season 2025, 1time shown in Seattle, WA , and this show can not be missed!
Come see their new powerful performance on the healing power of listening and respect in the Deaf community. We are spotlighting accessible mental healthcare and breaking communication barriers. Through captivating dance and artistic stories, we show the need for culturally appropriate services for Deaf individuals. Hearing allies of all kind are invited to see this powerful performance!
This performance is not suitable for youth under 8 due to heavy topics on the stage.
*All performances are same, please select one performance date and time that you would like to attend.*
ID: Flyer for Limitless Expressions, with a blue background and neon yellow and blue text. Yellow text: “Deaf Spotlight presents Limitless Expressions; a month showcase of Deaf Arts. April 25-May 18, 2025.” Neon blue text: “URBAN JAZZ DANCE COMPANY”. On bottom, yellow text: “Fri-Sun, May 2-4. DeafSpotlight.org/LX2025.”
LX: Urban Jazz Dance Co.
Urban Jazz Dance Company (UJDC) will be in town to show their new performance piece, “Listening Is Healing in Respect, a Call for Deaf Access to Mental Healthcare.” This piece was shown at, UJDC HOME SEASON 2024, Sin Invalid’s home season 2025, 1time shown in Seattle, WA , and this show can not be missed!
Come see their new powerful performance on the healing power of listening and respect in the Deaf community. We are spotlighting accessible mental healthcare and breaking communication barriers. Through captivating dance and artistic stories, we show the need for culturally appropriate services for Deaf individuals. Hearing allies of all kind are invited to see this powerful performance!
This performance is not suitable for youth under 8 due to heavy topics on the stage.
*All performances are same, please select one performance date and time that you would like to attend.*
ID: Flyer for Limitless Expressions, with a blue background and neon yellow and blue text. Yellow text: “Deaf Spotlight presents Limitless Expressions; a month showcase of Deaf Arts. April 25-May 18, 2025.” Neon blue text: “URBAN JAZZ DANCE COMPANY”. On bottom, yellow text: “Fri-Sun, May 2-4. DeafSpotlight.org/LX2025.”
Haynes' Hall - Currents: An Operetta
In this original operetta, four vocalists portray the experiences of a Japanese American family from Bainbridge Island in 1937, revealing the emotions and obstacles of characters torn apart and trapped on both sides of the Pacific Ocean during World War II. The performance will be followed by a panel discussion and Q&A about the WWII incarceration of Japanese Americans set in motion by Executive Order 9066.
This work has been further developed thanks to an award from the City of Bothell Arts Commission and is performed in partnership with McMenamins History.
There will be interpreters provided at the event.
The event is free with pre-registration.
ID: Black and white photo of row houses, muddy ground with wooden planks set up as a sidewalks. A person wearing slacks and cardigan leaning on doorway.
LX: Visual Vernacular
Deaf Spotlight is excited to welcome the lineup full of amazing local and out of state visual vernacular (VV) performers! VV is a cinematic storytelling technique using physical expressions of body movement and motion in a four-dimensional environment: cuts, angles, zooms, and rhythm. Come see them in action!
Performer Lineup:
Jamila Ouahid
Amina Ouahid
Justin Perez
Perseus McDaniel
* All performances are same, please select one performance date and time that you would like to attend.*
ID: Flyer for Limitless Expressions, with a blue background and neon yellow and blue text. Yellow text: “Deaf Spotlight presents Limitless Expressions; a month showcase of Deaf Arts. April 25-May 18, 2025.” Neon blue text: “VISUAL VERNACULAR”. On bottom, yellow text: “Fri-Sun, May 9-11. DeafSpotlight.org/LX2025.”
ASL Story Times - Kenmore Library
Join teacher and storyteller Sam Sanders for story time in American Sign Language.
Enjoy stories, movements, and rhymes that develop your child’s early literacy skills.
It will be 30 minutes of storytelling, then 30 minutes of playtime afterward.
When: Saturday, May 10, from 11 am to 12 pm
Where: Kenmore Library; 6531 NE 181st Street, Kenmore WA
ASL interpreting is provided in partnership with Hearing, Speech & Deaf Center.
All ages are welcome with adults.
Reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities is available by request. Email access@kcls.org at least seven days before the event. Automated closed captioning is always available for online events.
ID: Light tan background with colorful hands spelling out with letter beside each hand: “Story Times”. Below in words: ASL Family Story Time. Kenmore Library; Saturday, April 12, 11 am - 12 pm. Saturday, May 10, 11 am - 12 pm. Presented by Sam Sanders. Fairwood Library; Sunday, April 27, 1 - 2 pm. Sunday, May 18, 1 - 2 pm. Presented by Phelan Conheady. All ages welcome with adult. Enjoy signed stories, movement and rhymes in a welcoming, inclusive space designed for d/Deaf and hard-of-hearing children and their families. Families are welcome to stay afterwards for 30 minutes of play time. ASL interpreting provided in partnership with Hearing, Speech & Deaf Center. Registration not required. On the bottom right corner, King County Library System logo. In fine print: Kenmore Library - 6531 NE 181st Street, Kenmorw, WA 98028 - (425) 486-8747. Fairwood Library - 17009 140th Avenue SE, Renton, WA 98058 - (425) 226-0522.
Laughs in Spanish (ASL Interpreted)
Mari is about to open a career-defining show in her Miami art gallery, but when the paintings are stolen the day of the event, all hell breaks loose. Her movie star mother sweeps into town under suspicious pretenses, the intern picks up the wrong catering order, and her high school crush arrives in a most unexpected manner... Cue the wildest day ever! Part telenovela, part whodunnit, and all heart, Alexis Scheer’s outrageous new comedy will have you laughing one minute and wanting to hug your mom the next.
Where: Bagley Wright Theater; 155 Mercer St, Seattle, WA 98109
When: Saturday, May 10. The show starts at 2:00 pm.
Seats are reserved for people who need ASL Interpreters. There is an icon indicating which seats are reserved.
ID: Poster for “Laughs in Spanish”, with purple-pink palm trees on a sea green background. The title is white and overlaid on the palm trees with an orange frame around it.
LX: Visual Vernacular
Deaf Spotlight is excited to welcome the lineup full of amazing local and out of state visual vernacular (VV) performers! VV is a cinematic storytelling technique using physical expressions of body movement and motion in a four-dimensional environment: cuts, angles, zooms, and rhythm. Come see them in action!
Performer Lineup:
Jamila Ouahid
Amina Ouahid
Justin Perez
Perseus McDaniel
* All performances are same, please select one performance date and time that you would like to attend.*
ID: Flyer for Limitless Expressions, with a blue background and neon yellow and blue text. Yellow text: “Deaf Spotlight presents Limitless Expressions; a month showcase of Deaf Arts. April 25-May 18, 2025.” Neon blue text: “VISUAL VERNACULAR”. On bottom, yellow text: “Fri-Sun, May 9-11. DeafSpotlight.org/LX2025.”
Six: The Musical
From Tudor Queens to Pop Icons, the six wives of Henry VIII take the microphone to remix five hundred years of historical heartbreak into a Euphoric Celebration of 21st-century girl power! This new original musical is the global sensation that everyone is losing their head over! SIX won 23 awards in the 2021/2022 Broadway season, including the Tony Award® for Best Original Score (Music and Lyrics) and the Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Musical.The New York Times says SIX “TOTALLY RULES!” (Critic’s Pick) and The Washington Post hails SIX as “Exactly the kind of energizing, inspirational illumination this town aches for!” The SIX: LIVE ON OPENING NIGHT Broadway album debuted at Number 1 on the Billboard cast album charts and surpassed 6 Million streams in its first month.
Where: The Paramount Theater; 911 Pine St, Seattle, WA 98101
When: Saturday, May 10. The show starts at 8:00 pm.
Promo code: ASL
ID: Poster for “Six: The Musical” with the title in white capitals in the center of a purple background. There is a crown dotting the “I” in “Six”.
LX: Visual Vernacular
Deaf Spotlight is excited to welcome the lineup full of amazing local and out of state visual vernacular (VV) performers! VV is a cinematic storytelling technique using physical expressions of body movement and motion in a four-dimensional environment: cuts, angles, zooms, and rhythm. Come see them in action!
Performer Lineup:
Jamila Ouahid
Amina Ouahid
Justin Perez
Perseus McDaniel
* All performances are same, please select one performance date and time that you would like to attend.*
ID: Flyer for Limitless Expressions, with a blue background and neon yellow and blue text. Yellow text: “Deaf Spotlight presents Limitless Expressions; a month showcase of Deaf Arts. April 25-May 18, 2025.” Neon blue text: “VISUAL VERNACULAR”. On bottom, yellow text: “Fri-Sun, May 9-11. DeafSpotlight.org/LX2025.”
Six: The Musical
From Tudor Queens to Pop Icons, the six wives of Henry VIII take the microphone to remix five hundred years of historical heartbreak into a Euphoric Celebration of 21st-century girl power! This new original musical is the global sensation that everyone is losing their head over! SIX won 23 awards in the 2021/2022 Broadway season, including the Tony Award® for Best Original Score (Music and Lyrics) and the Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Musical.The New York Times says SIX “TOTALLY RULES!” (Critic’s Pick) and The Washington Post hails SIX as “Exactly the kind of energizing, inspirational illumination this town aches for!” The SIX: LIVE ON OPENING NIGHT Broadway album debuted at Number 1 on the Billboard cast album charts and surpassed 6 Million streams in its first month.
Where: The Paramount Theater; 911 Pine St, Seattle, WA 98101
When: Sunday, May 11. The show starts at 1:00 pm.
Promo code: ASL
ID: Poster for “Six: The Musical” with the title in white capitals in the center of a purple background. There is a crown dotting the “I” in “Six”.
LX: 8585 Fish
Inspired by Salon of Shame with a great tagline: Exploiting Your Misspent Youth for Laughs. We want to create a special evening full of laughter, empathy and connections over our embarrassing youth, all in sign language!
For non-signers, 8585 FISH is written ASL slang used by Deaf people that can have a lot of nuances and has no direct English translation. 8585 can mean whoa, in awe, incredible, wow! FISH (sometimes spelled FSH) can mean no way, I don’t believe it, are you serious?
We invite you to join us as we drink and exploit our younger selves for your entertainment! The idea is simple: folks read on stage from their worst adolescent writing, including middle school diaries, high school poetry, unsent letters, etc.
Reader Roster to come soon.
ID: Flyer for Limitless Expressions, with a blue background and neon yellow and blue text. Yellow text: “Deaf Spotlight presents Limitless Expressions; a month showcase of Deaf Arts. April 25-May 18, 2025.” Neon blue text: “8585 FISH”. On bottom, yellow text: “Fri, May 16, 7-8:30 PM. DeafSpotlight.org/LX2025.”
Reading on the Go: Live Captioned Tour
The tour with live captioned devices during Gates Foundation Discovery Center Tour.
The live captioned tour will be led by a Discovery Center educator and transcribed in real time by a captioner. Visitors will be able to access the transcription via their own device or borrow one from the front desk. The content of the tour will feature the Gates Foundation’s work across the globe in areas like sanitation, global health, and global development. Videos in the Discovery Center are captioned. This tour lasts for approximately 45 minutes with the potential to go a little longer based on visitors’ interests and questions.
Where: Gates Foundation Discovery Center; 440 Fifth Ave. N., Seattle, WA
When: Saturday, May 17th. The tour starts at 10 am.
ID: A person raising their hand and holding a jar in other hand, they have a headset mic. They are talking front of a crowd and a few people are also raising their hands.
The Pa’akai We Bring (ASL Interpreted)
SCT is proud to host Honolulu Theatre for Youth, presenting a one-of-a-kind experience steeped in history, culture, and the healing we all need right now. The Pa’akai We Bring follows multiple generations of salt farmers on Kaua‘i, mixing in ancient stories, hula, live music, original songs, and plenty of audience participation into a tasty potluck of performance, joyously served up with aloha.
Where: Charlotte Martin Theatre; 201 Thomas Street, Seattle, WA 98109
When: Saturday, May 17, show starts at 1:00 pm
ID: A cartoon drawing of a dark curly haired female in traditional clothing of a black dress with a red apron. She kneels on the ground with a bowl next to her knees. Behind her is a background layered with swirling designs on a ombre orange-red background.
LX: ASL CABARET
Inspired by Salon of Shame with a great tagline: Exploiting Your Misspent Youth for Laughs. We want to create a special evening full of laughter, empathy and connections over our embarrassing youth, all in sign language!
For non-signers, 8585 FISH is written ASL slang used by Deaf people that can have a lot of nuances and has no direct English translation. 8585 can mean whoa, in awe, incredible, wow! FISH (sometimes spelled FSH) can mean no way, I don’t believe it, are you serious?
We invite you to join us as we drink and exploit our younger selves for your entertainment! The idea is simple: folks read on stage from their worst adolescent writing, including middle school diaries, high school poetry, unsent letters, etc.
Reader Roster to come soon.
ID: Flyer for Limitless Expressions, with a blue background and neon yellow and blue text. Yellow text: “Deaf Spotlight presents Limitless Expressions; a month showcase of Deaf Arts. April 25-May 18, 2025.” Neon blue text: “ASL CABARET”. On bottom, yellow text: “Sat, May 17, 7-8:30 PM. DeafSpotlight.org/LX2025.”
ASL Story Times - Fairwood Library
Join storyteller Phelan Conheady for story time in American Sign Language.
Enjoy stories, movements, and rhymes that develop your child’s early literacy skills.
It will be 30 minutes of storytelling, then 30 minutes of playtime afterward.
When: Sunday, May 18, from 1:00 to 2:00 pm
Where: Fairwood Library; 7009 140th Avenue SE, Renton, WA 98058
ASL interpreting is provided in partnership with Hearing, Speech & Deaf Center.
All ages are welcome with adults.
Reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities is available by request. Email access@kcls.org at least seven days before the event. Automated closed captioning is always available for online events.
ID: Light tan background with colorful hands spelling out with letter beside each hand: “Story Times”. Below in words: ASL Family Story Time. Kenmore Library; Saturday, April 12, 11 am - 12 pm. Saturday, May 10, 11 am - 12 pm. Presented by Sam Sanders. Fairwood Library; Sunday, April 27, 1 - 2 pm. Sunday, May 18, 1 - 2 pm. Presented by Phelan Conheady. All ages welcome with adult. Enjoy signed stories, movement and rhymes in a welcoming, inclusive space designed for d/Deaf and hard-of-hearing children and their families. Families are welcome to stay afterwards for 30 minutes of play time. ASL interpreting provided in partnership with Hearing, Speech & Deaf Center. Registration not required. On the bottom right corner, King County Library System logo. In fine print: Kenmore Library - 6531 NE 181st Street, Kenmorw, WA 98028 - (425) 486-8747. Fairwood Library - 17009 140th Avenue SE, Renton, WA 98058 - (425) 226-0522.
LX: DEAF TALKS
WSRID & Deaf Spotlight are excited to bring back Deaf Talks. Deaf Talks focuses on highlighting the kaleidoscope of insight and experiences within the Deaf/DeafBlind communities. This is a community event for sharing ideas, exploring new concepts and introducing attendees to the latest knowledge, concerns, and inspirations in the Deaf/ DeafBlind communities.
Lineup to come soon.
ID: Flyer for Limitless Expressions, with a blue background and neon yellow and blue text. Yellow text: “Deaf Spotlight presents Limitless Expressions; a month showcase of Deaf Arts. April 25-May 18, 2025.” Neon blue text: “DEAF TALKS”. On bottom, yellow text: “Sun, May 18, 1-4 PM. DeafSpotlight.org/LX2025.”
Free Grant Writing Workshop with Urban Jazz Dance Co!
FREE GRANTWRITING WORKSHOP
Come learn how to write a project grant to elevate your arts! This FREE workshop is intended for those who are new to grant writing. Antoine Hunter and Zahna Simon of Urban Jazz Dance Company will share their experiences and tips!
This grant writing workshop is FREE. The workshop is provided for everybody who identifies as Deaf, DeafBlind, Hard of Hearing, and any other Deaf identities. The workshop will focus on discussing types of grants, what you will need to begin and prepare your grant writing, and your grant questions.
Focus:
– Discussing what grants are out there, deadlines, etc
– What you need to begin and prepare for your art project grants (individual artist)
– Your grant questions
When: Saturday, June 7, 2025
Time: 10 am - 12 pm PST / 1 -3 pm EST
Format: ZOOM
RSVP deadline: May 1, 2025
Sign Up Form: Here
Access: The workshop will be interpreted in American Sign Language. If you need any other access, please email access@deafspotlight.org.
Zahna Simon: A San Francisco native and Deaf from birth, Ms Zahna is a professional dancer, chemist, avid health nutritionist, researcher and Deaf advocate. Ms Zahna is the Assistant Director for Urban Jazz Dance Company and the Bay Area International Deaf Dance Festival and a full time office manager at a Professional Fiduciary Office. She has been featured in KPBS TV, CBS Bay Sunday, Dance Magazine, Dance Teacher Magazine and Ikouii Creative’s Book, IN THE STUDIO, published on Stance on Dance and was a Deaf Editor for Sins Invalid Disability Justice Primer.
Follow Zahna: @deafenpointe
Antoine Hunter: Bay Area native, Antoine Hunter also known as Purple Fire Crow is an award-winning Internationally-known African-American, Indigenous, Deaf, Disabled, choreographer, dancer, actor, instructor, speaker, Producer and Deaf advocate. He creates opportunities for Disabled, Deaf and hearing artists and produces Deaf-friendly events, and founded the Urban Jazz Dance Company and Bay Area International Deaf Dance Festival.
Follow Antoine: @thegreatdancerah
ID: flyer for Grant Writing Workshop, with the title inside a spiral notebook on top “Grant Writing Workshop, 10am-12pm PST, Sat 7 June 2025. Crafting the Artists of Tomorrow”, and a yellow post-it note on the top right “free and virtual!” Below, text on the left and photos and names on the right. Text: “About the workshop: Unlock the grant knowledge and skills with Antoine Hunter and Zahna Simon of Urban Jazz Dance Company to take your art to new heights! ASL interpreters provided.” Top photo: Antoine Hunter. Bottom photo: Zahna Simon. Text across the bottom: www.DeafSpotlight.org and www.realurbanjazzdance.com. The logos for Urban Jazz Dance Company and Deaf Spotlight are on the bottom right corner.
DHH Youth Drama Experiences
Deaf Youth Drama Experiences
Join our exciting Deaf Youth Drama Experiences in 2025, a dynamic and inclusive creative series of workshops for young Deaf individuals interested in theater and performing arts. Over the course of the year, students will explore the world of drama while developing a variety of skills, including acting techniques, stagecraft, and collaborative storytelling.
Activities include:
Acting workshops in ASL where students will learn to express emotion and character.
Improvisation exercises to build quick thinking, creativity, and team communication.
Scene work to practice blocking, character development, and delivering compelling performances.
Stage production basics, such as lighting, sound, costume design, props, and set design, to learn how to bring a show to life.
Collaborative projects where students work together to create and perform original works.
By the end of the program, students will have developed confidence in their acting abilities and stage presence, enhanced their communication and expressive skills, and built lasting friendships in a supportive environment.
If you're a Deaf/CODA youth with an interest in drama and performing arts, sign up to participate in our workshops offered on specific dates in 2025.
Saturday Dates:
April 12 * June 14 * Aug 9 * Oct 11 * Dec 12
Age Group / Time:
Age Group (6-12) 10 AM -12 PM
Age Group (13-18) 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Location:
Deaf Spotlight Art Space
1517 12th Avenue
Seattle, WA 98102
Price: $10 per workshop per attendee
What to bring: comfortable clothes that are easy to move in and water bottle.
This event will be in ASL only.
SPACE LIMITED TO 15 attendees
All novice and experienced are welcome!
This space is for Deaf, DeafBlind, DeafDisabled and Hard of Hearing youth participants. Thank you for your understanding.
Questions: camp@deafspotlight.org
For access requests, please email access@deafspotlight.org with your specific needs.
ID: Flyer for Deaf Youth: Drama Experiences Workshop Series with a purple, teal and yellow striped background and an orange triangle on the bottom. Text under title: “Saturday dates: April 12, June 14, Aug 9, Oct 11, Dec 13. Capital Hill, Seattle, WA.” Text inside a black circle on bottom right: “$10 per youth”. QR code inside the orange triangle, with “Register” above it. Text across a yellow stripe on bottom: “Questions? Contact Camp@DeafSpotlight.org. www.DeafSpotlight.org . ” The Deaf Spotlight logo is on top center.
Twelfth Night
Viola is in love with Duke Orsino, who is in love with Olivia, who is in love with Cesario, who is actually…Viola. Seattle Shakespeare Company makes its debut at ACT Contemporary Theatre with a new joint production of this gender-fluid romp and treasured comedy, set in a hopeful post-WWII Italy. Director Annie Lareau explores the diversity of love, reminding us how relevant Shakespeare remains today.
Where: ACT Contemporary Theatre; 700 Union Street, Seattle, WA
When: Saturday, June 14 starting at 2 pm PT
Promo Code: ASL
The background is an olive green sky and navy blue ocean. In the center in navy blue and olive green text reads Twelfth Night. At the bottom of the image in white text reads Seattle Shakespeare.
Duel Reality (ASL Interpreted)
Following their celebrated production of Passengers, internationally acclaimed circus troupe The 7 Fingers returns to Seattle Rep with the Shakespeare-inspired Duel Reality.
You are invited to the biggest, most breathtaking match of the century: Montagues vs. Capulets. These two feuding families face off in an epic competition of acrobatic talent and skill as the audience cheers them on. Through it all, a pair of star-crossed lovers defy death and their relations in their fight to be together. Adapted from Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, The 7 Fingers bring their signature combination of incredible physical feats, theatricality, and music together to tell this story of love and honor.
Where: Bagley Wright Theater; 155 Mercer St, Seattle, WA 98109
When: Saturday, June 21. The show starts at 2:00 pm.
Seats are reserved for people who need ASL Interpreters. There is an icon indicating which seats are reserved.
ID: Poster for “Duel Reality” with the title in white blocks overlaying a black and white image of a couple, a female and a male, embracing each other. The female is overlaid on a blue background and the male on a red background. Both are dressed in intimate clothing.
UJDC: Bay Area International Deaf Dance Festival (Copy)
The 13th Annual Bay Area International Deaf Dance Festival (BAIDDF) will be August 8 - 10, 2025 in San Francisco, CA!
Save this date in your calendars and feel free to share!
ID: On a baby pink background are three BAIDDF 2024 artists from left to right: a dark skinned Jamaican male with long dark and thick locs wearing a black suit and has fabric hanging from his wrist as he raises his arms. A middle eastern female wears intense glittery blue eyeshadow and lipstick, blue and green peacock feathers with gems on her crown and a multilayered blue crystal necklace, and gold and turquoise bracelets. She dances with two oversized blue feather fans, one raised and another close to her chest. An Indian female with short dark gray hair, blue earrings, wears a traditional red jacket and green and pink skirt covered in brightly colored flowers and sequins. In the yellow text above: "Save the Date. Bay Area International Deaf Dance Festival." In blue text below: "August 8-10, 2025. San Francisco, CA." The BAIDDF logo with Mx. Hunter flying between blue and black text: "Bay Area International Deaf Dance Festival" is in the upper right corner.
DHH Youth Drama Experiences (Copy)
Deaf Youth Drama Experiences
Join our exciting Deaf Youth Drama Experiences in 2025, a dynamic and inclusive creative series of workshops for young Deaf individuals interested in theater and performing arts. Over the course of the year, students will explore the world of drama while developing a variety of skills, including acting techniques, stagecraft, and collaborative storytelling.
Activities include:
Acting workshops in ASL where students will learn to express emotion and character.
Improvisation exercises to build quick thinking, creativity, and team communication.
Scene work to practice blocking, character development, and delivering compelling performances.
Stage production basics, such as lighting, sound, costume design, props, and set design, to learn how to bring a show to life.
Collaborative projects where students work together to create and perform original works.
By the end of the program, students will have developed confidence in their acting abilities and stage presence, enhanced their communication and expressive skills, and built lasting friendships in a supportive environment.
If you're a Deaf/CODA youth with an interest in drama and performing arts, sign up to participate in our workshops offered on specific dates in 2025.
Saturday Dates:
April 12 * June 14 * Aug 9 * Oct 11 * Dec 12
Age Group / Time:
Age Group (6-12) 10 AM -12 PM
Age Group (13-18) 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Location:
Deaf Spotlight Art Space
1517 12th Avenue
Seattle, WA 98102
Price: $10 per workshop per attendee
What to bring: comfortable clothes that are easy to move in and water bottle.
This event will be in ASL only.
SPACE LIMITED TO 15 attendees
All novice and experienced are welcome!
This space is for Deaf, DeafBlind, DeafDisabled and Hard of Hearing youth participants. Thank you for your understanding.
Questions: camp@deafspotlight.org
For access requests, please email access@deafspotlight.org with your specific needs.
ID: Flyer for Deaf Youth: Drama Experiences Workshop Series with a purple, teal and yellow striped background and an orange triangle on the bottom. Text under title: “Saturday dates: April 12, June 14, Aug 9, Oct 11, Dec 13. Capital Hill, Seattle, WA.” Text inside a black circle on bottom right: “$10 per youth”. QR code inside the orange triangle, with “Register” above it. Text across a yellow stripe on bottom: “Questions? Contact Camp@DeafSpotlight.org. www.DeafSpotlight.org . ” The Deaf Spotlight logo is on top center.
UJDC: Bay Area International Deaf Dance Festival (Copy) (Copy)
The 13th Annual Bay Area International Deaf Dance Festival (BAIDDF) will be August 8 - 10, 2025 in San Francisco, CA!
Save this date in your calendars and feel free to share!
ID: On a baby pink background are three BAIDDF 2024 artists from left to right: a dark skinned Jamaican male with long dark and thick locs wearing a black suit and has fabric hanging from his wrist as he raises his arms. A middle eastern female wears intense glittery blue eyeshadow and lipstick, blue and green peacock feathers with gems on her crown and a multilayered blue crystal necklace, and gold and turquoise bracelets. She dances with two oversized blue feather fans, one raised and another close to her chest. An Indian female with short dark gray hair, blue earrings, wears a traditional red jacket and green and pink skirt covered in brightly colored flowers and sequins. In the yellow text above: "Save the Date. Bay Area International Deaf Dance Festival." In blue text below: "August 8-10, 2025. San Francisco, CA." The BAIDDF logo with Mx. Hunter flying between blue and black text: "Bay Area International Deaf Dance Festival" is in the upper right corner.
UJDC: Bay Area International Deaf Dance Festival
The 13th Annual Bay Area International Deaf Dance Festival (BAIDDF) will be August 8 - 10, 2025 in San Francisco, CA!
Save this date in your calendars and feel free to share!
ID: On a baby pink background are three BAIDDF 2024 artists from left to right: a dark skinned Jamaican male with long dark and thick locs wearing a black suit and has fabric hanging from his wrist as he raises his arms. A middle eastern female wears intense glittery blue eyeshadow and lipstick, blue and green peacock feathers with gems on her crown and a multilayered blue crystal necklace, and gold and turquoise bracelets. She dances with two oversized blue feather fans, one raised and another close to her chest. An Indian female with short dark gray hair, blue earrings, wears a traditional red jacket and green and pink skirt covered in brightly colored flowers and sequins. In the yellow text above: "Save the Date. Bay Area International Deaf Dance Festival." In blue text below: "August 8-10, 2025. San Francisco, CA." The BAIDDF logo with Mx. Hunter flying between blue and black text: "Bay Area International Deaf Dance Festival" is in the upper right corner.
The Freshman (1925)
The Freshman (1925) – Harold Lloyd shines as the lovable underdog Harold Lamb, a naive and eager college freshman who dreams of becoming popular by joining the school’s football team. He adopts the nickname “Speedy” and tries to emulate his movie idol, “The College Hero.”
Despite his enthusiasm, Harold becomes the butt of jokes and is unaware that he is the laughingstock of the school. His only true friend is Peggy, the daughter of his landlady. Harold’s attempts to fit in lead to a series of comedic mishaps, including a memorable scene where his hastily stitched tuxedo falls apart during a dance. Through his perseverance and genuine nature, Harold finally earns the respect and popularity he sought. A delightful blend of physical comedy and sweet charm.
The Freshman was one of Harold Lloyd’s most successful films, both critically and commercially.
The film’s blend of slapstick and situational comedy has influenced many subsequent comedies and remains a classic example of the genre.
ASL interpretation
Where: The Paramount Theater; 911 Pine St, Seattle, WA 98101
When: Monday, August 25th, doors open at 6pm and show starts at 7pm
To get Tickets, please email info@deafspotlight.org
ID: Vintage movie poster of the face with an old football helmet. The face is shapeless, only with eyes and round glasses and a shadow of the nose. The eyes look terrified. The person wears a white shirt. On their shoulders in small letters “The Paramount Theatre, August 25, 2025. On the white shirt “Harold Llyod in The Freshman. With Tyler Pattison on the Mighty Wurlitzer and Foley Sound by Paul Hansen.”
DHH Youth Drama Experiences
Deaf Youth Drama Experiences
Join our exciting Deaf Youth Drama Experiences in 2025, a dynamic and inclusive creative series of workshops for young Deaf individuals interested in theater and performing arts. Over the course of the year, students will explore the world of drama while developing a variety of skills, including acting techniques, stagecraft, and collaborative storytelling.
Activities include:
Acting workshops in ASL where students will learn to express emotion and character.
Improvisation exercises to build quick thinking, creativity, and team communication.
Scene work to practice blocking, character development, and delivering compelling performances.
Stage production basics, such as lighting, sound, costume design, props, and set design, to learn how to bring a show to life.
Collaborative projects where students work together to create and perform original works.
By the end of the program, students will have developed confidence in their acting abilities and stage presence, enhanced their communication and expressive skills, and built lasting friendships in a supportive environment.
If you're a Deaf/CODA youth with an interest in drama and performing arts, sign up to participate in our workshops offered on specific dates in 2025.
Saturday Dates:
April 12 * June 14 * Aug 9 * Oct 11 * Dec 12
Age Group / Time:
Age Group (6-12) 10 AM -12 PM
Age Group (13-18) 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Location:
Deaf Spotlight Art Space
1517 12th Avenue
Seattle, WA 98102
Price: $10 per workshop per attendee
What to bring: comfortable clothes that are easy to move in and water bottle.
This event will be in ASL only.
SPACE LIMITED TO 15 attendees
All novice and experienced are welcome!
This space is for Deaf, DeafBlind, DeafDisabled and Hard of Hearing youth participants. Thank you for your understanding.
Questions: camp@deafspotlight.org
For access requests, please email access@deafspotlight.org with your specific needs.
ID: Flyer for Deaf Youth: Drama Experiences Workshop Series with a purple, teal and yellow striped background and an orange triangle on the bottom. Text under title: “Saturday dates: April 12, June 14, Aug 9, Oct 11, Dec 13. Capital Hill, Seattle, WA.” Text inside a black circle on bottom right: “$10 per youth”. QR code inside the orange triangle, with “Register” above it. Text across a yellow stripe on bottom: “Questions? Contact Camp@DeafSpotlight.org. www.DeafSpotlight.org . ” The Deaf Spotlight logo is on top center.
DHH Youth Drama Experiences
Deaf Youth Drama Experiences
Join our exciting Deaf Youth Drama Experiences in 2025, a dynamic and inclusive creative series of workshops for young Deaf individuals interested in theater and performing arts. Over the course of the year, students will explore the world of drama while developing a variety of skills, including acting techniques, stagecraft, and collaborative storytelling.
Activities include:
Acting workshops in ASL where students will learn to express emotion and character.
Improvisation exercises to build quick thinking, creativity, and team communication.
Scene work to practice blocking, character development, and delivering compelling performances.
Stage production basics, such as lighting, sound, costume design, props, and set design, to learn how to bring a show to life.
Collaborative projects where students work together to create and perform original works.
By the end of the program, students will have developed confidence in their acting abilities and stage presence, enhanced their communication and expressive skills, and built lasting friendships in a supportive environment.
If you're a Deaf/CODA youth with an interest in drama and performing arts, sign up to participate in our workshops offered on specific dates in 2025.
Saturday Dates:
April 12 * June 14 * Aug 9 * Oct 11 * Dec 12
Age Group / Time:
Age Group (6-12) 10 AM -12 PM
Age Group (13-18) 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Location:
Deaf Spotlight Art Space
1517 12th Avenue
Seattle, WA 98102
Price: $10 per workshop per attendee
What to bring: comfortable clothes that are easy to move in and water bottle.
This event will be in ASL only.
SPACE LIMITED TO 15 attendees
All novice and experienced are welcome!
This space is for Deaf, DeafBlind, DeafDisabled and Hard of Hearing youth participants. Thank you for your understanding.
Questions: camp@deafspotlight.org
For access requests, please email access@deafspotlight.org with your specific needs.
ID: Flyer for Deaf Youth: Drama Experiences Workshop Series with a purple, teal and yellow striped background and an orange triangle on the bottom. Text under title: “Saturday dates: April 12, June 14, Aug 9, Oct 11, Dec 13. Capital Hill, Seattle, WA.” Text inside a black circle on bottom right: “$10 per youth”. QR code inside the orange triangle, with “Register” above it. Text across a yellow stripe on bottom: “Questions? Contact Camp@DeafSpotlight.org. www.DeafSpotlight.org . ” The Deaf Spotlight logo is on top center.
Moisture Festival: Variety Show; Family-Friendly
Moisture Festival is a variety show that offers an intriguing assortment of highly skilled performance acts, all weird and wonderful. Part of the joy of the Festival is that you never know what you’ll see on stage. From aerialists to jugglers to magicians, bubble acts, acrobats, rope acts, dancers and more, we strive to keep the tradition of Comedy/Varieté/Vaudeville alive and exciting. Please join us!
When: Sunday, April 6. The show starts 3:00 pm.
Where: Broadway Performance Hall; 1625 Broadway, Seattle, WA
Names of the Interpreters : Amie Pease and Justine Rosenlof
Ticket Price: 50% discout with code: ASL50
D: A dark purple background with pale green letter “Moisture” and light pink-purple letters “Festival” underneath. Moisture’s “i” acts like a flag with a purple banner waving, spelling out “Seattle.”
CATS: The Musical (Captioned)
Based on T.S. Eliot’s whimsical collection of poems, Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s popular musical brings together a tribe of Jellicle Cats on a moonlit evening, who must make the “Jellicle choice” to decide which of them will ascend to the mysterious Heaviside Layer to be reborn. Featuring such celebrated standards as the haunting “Memory,” Cats was an international phenomenon and its original production is still the fifth-longest-running show on Broadway. A magical, moving, and often hilarious glimpse into the lives of others, Cats takes Eliot’s lyrical poetry and puts it into the mouths of a diverse company of singing, dancing felines.
Where: Shoreline Community College Theater; 16101 Greenwood Ave N, Building 1600
Shoreline, WA
When: Saturday, March 29. Show starts at 7:30 pm. The show is 2 hours long with 15 minutes intermission.
NOTE ABOUT SEATING: CAPTIONED PERFORMANCES: BLUE SHADED SEATS
WPP is making our theater accessible for all by offering five of our six performances with live captioning. If you want to use captioning, please select a seat in the blue area (or anywhere on the right side of the theater) for the best view. CAPTIONS ARE ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE STAGE. PLEASE CHOOSE ANYWHERE ON THE RIGHT FOR THE BEST VIEW. This is an unprecedented option for community theater. Thank you for supporting WPP.
Bring Cash for the bar and homemade goods at concessions, and flowers at intermission for loved ones in cast, orchestra, and crews. We have Venmo and PayPal options too, but cash is easiest and fastest!
ID: Black background with small yellow letters above “Woodland Park Players announces our next show, Andrew Llyod Weber’s” and underneath in large white letters spelling out “CATS.”
Moisture Festival: Variety Show
Moisture Festival is a variety show that offers an intriguing assortment of highly skilled performance acts, all weird and wonderful. Part of the joy of the Festival is that you never know what you’ll see on stage. From aerialists to jugglers to magicians, bubble acts, acrobats, rope acts, dancers and more, we strive to keep the tradition of Comedy/Varieté/Vaudeville alive and exciting. Please join us!
When: Saturday, March 29. The show starts at 7:30 pm
Where: Broadway Performance Hall; 1625 Broadway, Seattle, WA
Names of the Interpreters : Amie Pease and Justine Rosenlof
Ticket Price: 50% off with code ASL50
D: A dark purple background with pale green letter “Moisture” and light pink-purple letters “Festival” underneath. Moisture’s “i” acts like a flag with a purple banner waving, spelling out “Seattle.”
Mother Russia (ASL Interpreted)
Euvgeny and Dmitri are just two average guys who dream of joining the KGB—but when the fall of the Soviet Union puts hiring on hold, they find jobs surveilling a former pop star instead. As they bumble their way through the assignment, both spy work and life under capitalism prove harder than they thought. This quirky and provocative world premiere comedy by Lauren Yee (The Great Leap, Cambodian Rock Band) reveals what happens when old systems and strongmen fall away, and we let the free market decide—but freedom doesn’t taste as good as we thought it would.
Where: Leo K. Theater; 155 Mercer St, Seattle, WA 98109
When: Saturday, March 29. The show starts at 2:00 pm.
Seats are reserved for people who need ASL Interpreters. There is an icon indicating which seats are reserved.
ID: Poster for “Mother Russia”, with a half-eaten donut with sprinkles on top of the title, with title in all white capitals. There is a yellow T impaling the center of the donut.
Stories You Can Feel: Tactile Tour
Tours at Gates Foundation Discovery Center! This tour is focused on tactile and visual descriptions during the tour.
The tactile tour used objects that visitors can touch. Staff are trained in visual descriptions and have basic sighted guide training. The content of the tour will feature the Gates Foundation’s work across the globe in areas like sanitation, global health, and global development. Large print exhibit text is also available for some exhibitions. This tour lasts for approximately 45 minutes with the potential to go a little longer based on visitors’ interests and questions.
Where: Gates Foundation Discovery Center; 440 Fifth Ave. N., Seattle, WA
When: Saturday, March 29. Tour starts at 10 am.
ID: Photograph of man with graying beard exploring a machine.
CATS: The Musical (Captioned)
Based on T.S. Eliot’s whimsical collection of poems, Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s popular musical brings together a tribe of Jellicle Cats on a moonlit evening, who must make the “Jellicle choice” to decide which of them will ascend to the mysterious Heaviside Layer to be reborn. Featuring such celebrated standards as the haunting “Memory,” Cats was an international phenomenon and its original production is still the fifth-longest-running show on Broadway. A magical, moving, and often hilarious glimpse into the lives of others, Cats takes Eliot’s lyrical poetry and puts it into the mouths of a diverse company of singing, dancing felines.
Where: Shoreline Community College Theater; 16101 Greenwood Ave N, Building 1600
Shoreline, WA
When: Friday, March 28. Show starts at 7:30 pm. The show is 2 hours long with 15 minutes intermission.
NOTE ABOUT SEATING: CAPTIONED PERFORMANCES: BLUE SHADED SEATS
WPP is making our theater accessible for all by offering five of our six performances with live captioning. If you want to use captioning, please select a seat in the blue area (or anywhere on the right side of the theater) for the best view. CAPTIONS ARE ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE STAGE. PLEASE CHOOSE ANYWHERE ON THE RIGHT FOR THE BEST VIEW. This is an unprecedented option for community theater. Thank you for supporting WPP.
Bring Cash for the bar and homemade goods at concessions, and flowers at intermission for loved ones in cast, orchestra, and crews. We have Venmo and PayPal options too, but cash is easiest and fastest!
ID: Black background with small yellow letters above “Woodland Park Players announces our next show, Andrew Llyod Weber’s” and underneath in large white letters spelling out “CATS.”
CATS: The Musical (Captioned)
Based on T.S. Eliot’s whimsical collection of poems, Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s popular musical brings together a tribe of Jellicle Cats on a moonlit evening, who must make the “Jellicle choice” to decide which of them will ascend to the mysterious Heaviside Layer to be reborn. Featuring such celebrated standards as the haunting “Memory,” Cats was an international phenomenon and its original production is still the fifth-longest-running show on Broadway. A magical, moving, and often hilarious glimpse into the lives of others, Cats takes Eliot’s lyrical poetry and puts it into the mouths of a diverse company of singing, dancing felines.
Where: Shoreline Community College Theater; 16101 Greenwood Ave N, Building 1600
Shoreline, WA
When: Thursday, March 27. Show starts at 7:30 pm. The show is 2 hours long with 15 minutes intermission.
NOTE ABOUT SEATING: CAPTIONED PERFORMANCES: BLUE SHADED SEATS
WPP is making our theater accessible for all by offering five of our six performances with live captioning. If you want to use captioning, please select a seat in the blue area (or anywhere on the right side of the theater) for the best view. CAPTIONS ARE ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE STAGE. PLEASE CHOOSE ANYWHERE ON THE RIGHT FOR THE BEST VIEW. This is an unprecedented option for community theater. Thank you for supporting WPP.
Bring Cash for the bar and homemade goods at concessions, and flowers at intermission for loved ones in cast, orchestra, and crews. We have Venmo and PayPal options too, but cash is easiest and fastest!
ID: Black background with small yellow letters above “Woodland Park Players announces our next show, Andrew Llyod Weber’s” and underneath in large white letters spelling out “CATS.”
Moisture Festival: Variety Show
Moisture Festival is a variety show that offers an intriguing assortment of highly skilled performance acts, all weird and wonderful. Part of the joy of the Festival is that you never know what you’ll see on stage. From aerialists to jugglers to magicians, bubble acts, acrobats, rope acts, dancers and more, we strive to keep the tradition of Comedy/Varieté/Vaudeville alive and exciting. Please join us!
When: Thursday, March 27. The show starts at 7:30 pm
Where: Broadway Performance Hall; 1625 Broadway, Seattle, WA
Names of the Interpreters : Amie Pease and Justine Rosenlof
Ticket Price: Pay What You Can!, advance tickets start at $10. Any tickets available 60 minutes before event will be available for any donation amount
ID: A dark purple background with pale green letter “Moisture” and light pink-purple letters “Festival” underneath. Moisture’s “i” acts like a flag with a purple banner waving, spelling out “Seattle.”
CATS: The Musical (Captioned)
Based on T.S. Eliot’s whimsical collection of poems, Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s popular musical brings together a tribe of Jellicle Cats on a moonlit evening, who must make the “Jellicle choice” to decide which of them will ascend to the mysterious Heaviside Layer to be reborn. Featuring such celebrated standards as the haunting “Memory,” Cats was an international phenomenon and its original production is still the fifth-longest-running show on Broadway. A magical, moving, and often hilarious glimpse into the lives of others, Cats takes Eliot’s lyrical poetry and puts it into the mouths of a diverse company of singing, dancing felines.
Where: Shoreline Community College Theater; 16101 Greenwood Ave N, Building 1600
Shoreline, WA
When: Sunday, March 23. Show starts at 2:00 pm. The show is 2 hours long with 15 minutes intermission.
NOTE ABOUT SEATING: CAPTIONED PERFORMANCES: BLUE SHADED SEATS
WPP is making our theater accessible for all by offering five of our six performances with live captioning. If you want to use captioning, please select a seat in the blue area (or anywhere on the right side of the theater) for the best view. CAPTIONS ARE ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE STAGE. PLEASE CHOOSE ANYWHERE ON THE RIGHT FOR THE BEST VIEW. This is an unprecedented option for community theater. Thank you for supporting WPP.
Bring Cash for the bar and homemade goods at concessions, and flowers at intermission for loved ones in cast, orchestra, and crews. We have Venmo and PayPal options too, but cash is easiest and fastest!
ID: Black background with small yellow letters above “Woodland Park Players announces our next show, Andrew Llyod Weber’s” and underneath in large white letters spelling out “CATS.”
CATS: The Musical (Captioned)
Based on T.S. Eliot’s whimsical collection of poems, Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s popular musical brings together a tribe of Jellicle Cats on a moonlit evening, who must make the “Jellicle choice” to decide which of them will ascend to the mysterious Heaviside Layer to be reborn. Featuring such celebrated standards as the haunting “Memory,” Cats was an international phenomenon and its original production is still the fifth-longest-running show on Broadway. A magical, moving, and often hilarious glimpse into the lives of others, Cats takes Eliot’s lyrical poetry and puts it into the mouths of a diverse company of singing, dancing felines.
Where: Shoreline Community College Theater; 16101 Greenwood Ave N, Building 1600
Shoreline, WA
When: Friday, March 21. Show starts at 7:30 pm. The show is 2 hours long with 15 minutes intermission
NOTE ABOUT SEATING: CAPTIONED PERFORMANCES: BLUE SHADED SEATS
WPP is making our theater accessible for all by offering five of our six performances with live captioning. If you want to use captioning, please select a seat in the blue area (or anywhere on the right side of the theater) for the best view. CAPTIONS ARE ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE STAGE. PLEASE CHOOSE ANYWHERE ON THE RIGHT FOR THE BEST VIEW. This is an unprecedented option for community theater. Thank you for supporting WPP.
Bring Cash for the bar and homemade goods at concessions, and flowers at intermission for loved ones in cast, orchestra, and crews. We have Venmo and PayPal options too, but cash is easiest and fastest!
ID: Black background with small yellow letters above “Woodland Park Players announces our next show, Andrew Llyod Weber’s” and underneath in large white letters spelling out “CATS.”
Screening: Compensation
Leading Black Deaf actress Michelle A. Banks stars in Compensation which is having its long-delayed theatrical release after 25 years.
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A landmark of independent cinema, COMPENSATION is Zeinabu irene Davis’s moving, ambitious portrait of the struggles of Deaf African Americans and the complexities of loving relationships at the bookends of the twentieth century. In extraordinary dual performances, Michelle A. Banks and John Earl Jelks play Malindy and Arthur, a couple in 1910 Chicago, as well as Malaika and Nico, a couple living in the same city almost eighty years later. Their stories are deftly interwoven through the creative use of archival photography, an original score featuring ragtime and African percussion, and an editing style both lyrical and tender.
In December 2024, Compensation was selected along with 25 others for preservation by the National Film Registry of the Library of Congress for “cultural, historical and aesthetic importance.”
Where: Northwest Film Forum; 1515 12th Ave, Seattle, WA
When: Tuesday, March 18. Screening starts at 7:15 pm PT
ID: Film Poster in vintage sepia. In the middle of poster, in old fashioned letters “Compensation” with hands fingerspelling letters above the title. Below Title, it says “A Film by Zeinabu irene Davis”. Above the title, a Black couple dancing on beach with Sundance Film Logo and “Thumbs Up! An enchating film about characters who endure and previal and trust themselves… it makes you feel good” - Robert Ebert. Below the title, a Black couple dressed in early 1900’s clothes dancing in water.
The Last Five Years
The winner of two Drama Desk Awards, this modern musical takes a devastatingly honest look at Cathy and Jamie and their journey of falling in and out of love over five years. Through clever storytelling and sharp lyrics – Cathy’s songs start at the end of the relationship, while Jamie begins at the start of their love affair – Jason Robert Brown’s cult favorite is a raw and intimate window into two perspectives of one relationship. This acclaimed musical is an unforgettable chronicle through the joy and ache of love.
Where: ACT Contemporary Theatre; 700 Union Street, Seattle, WA
When: Sunday, March 9, at 2 pm PT
Promo Code: ASL
A red and yellow ombre background. At the top in white and yellow text reads The Fifth Avenue Theatre and ACT Contemporary Theatre. In the center in white text reads The Last Five Years.
Open Studio Session #1
Open Studio # 1 Session
Join us for an afternoon of creativity and community on Sunday, March 9th, from 1 PM to 4 PM. Whether you're looking to connect with fellow artists or explore new creative ideas, this is the perfect opportunity to spend your Sunday afternoon in an inspiring and welcoming space. We can't wait to see you there!
Where: Deaf Spotlight Art Space, 1517 12th Ave, Unit 202, Seattle, WA 98122
When: Sunday, March 9 from 1 PM - 4 PM
FREE EVENT
Please RSVP below.
This event will be in ASL only. This event is for Deaf, DeafBlind, DeafDisabled and Hard of Hearing participants. Thank you for your understanding.
For access requests, please email art-design@deafspotlight.org.
ID: Flyer for “Open Session”, with orange-red text and images on a black background. Collage of outlined images with text below. Images on the top row: roller brush streaking paint across the square, a paint brush with a wavy streak, a paint tube leaking paint from its open cap. Second row: a pair of knitting needles with a half-finished yarn project on them, a tip of a fountain pen, and a close-up of a crochet hook on yarn. Third row: a row of crayon tips, an origami crane, and a pair of scissors cutting paper. Text: “Open Session: March 9th, 2025, 1-4pm. For more information, please visit: DeafSpotlight.org/art-design . Questions? Please email: art-design@deafspotlight.org. The Deaf Spotlight logo on the bottom right corner.
ASL Story Time - Kenmore Library
Join teacher and storyteller Sam Sanders for story time in American Sign Language.
Enjoy stories, movements, and rhymes that develop your child’s early literacy skills.
It will be 30 minutes of storytelling, then 30 minutes of playtime afterward.
When: Saturday, March 8, from 11 am to 12 pm
Where: Kenmore Library; 6531 NE 181st Street, Kenmore WA
ASL interpreting is provided in partnership with Hearing, Speech & Deaf Center.
All ages are welcome with adults.
Reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities is available by request. Email access@kcls.org at least seven days before the event. Automated closed captioning is always available for online events.
ID: Light tan background with colorful hands spelling out with letter beside each hand: “Story Times”. Below in words: ASL Family Story Time. Saturday, March 8, 11 am. Kenmore Library. All ages welcome with adult. Join teacher and storyteller Sam Sanders for story time in American Sign Language. Enjoy stories, movement and rhymes that develop your child’s early literacy skills. Families are welcome to stay afterwards for 30 minutes of play time. ASL interpreting provided in partnership with Hearing, Speech & Deaf Center. Registration not required.
Hamilton: The Musical (ASL Interpreted)
A revolutionary story of passion, unstoppable ambition, and the dawn of a new nation.
HAMILTON is the epic saga that follows the rise of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton as he fights for honor, love, and a legacy that would shape the course of a nation. Based on Ron Chernow’s acclaimed biography and set to a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B, and Broadway, HAMILTON has had a profound impact on culture, politics, and education. HAMILTON features book, music, and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, direction by Thomas Kail, choreography by Andy Blankenbuehler, and musical supervision and orchestrations by Alex Lacamoire. In addition to its 11 Tony Awards, it has won Grammy®, Olivier Awards, the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, and an unprecedented special citation from the Kennedy Center Honors.
Where: The Paramount Theater; 911 Pine St, Seattle, WA 98101
When: Saturday, March 1. The show starts at 8:00 pm.
Promo code: ASL
ID: Poster for “Hamilton”, the Broadway musical, with a dark star in the center with a silhouette of a person pointing upwards as the tip of the star. The background is muted yellow with faded tet implying old handwritten papers. The title is in white and overlays the star.
The Hula Hoopin’ Queen (ASL Interpreted)
“Around and around the hoops went that day. Circles connecting a community.”
Three Harlem girls vie for the crown of The Hula Hoopin’ Queen, encouraged and mentored by the community elders in master playwright Gloria Bond Clunie’s spirited adaptation of Thelma Lynn Godin’s book. A sweet, funny, and energetic slice-of-life reminder of the essential loops that bind our communities.
Where: Charlotte Martin Theatre; 201 Thomas Street, Seattle, WA 98109
When: Saturday, March, show starts at 1:00 pm
ID: A Black girl in the center, in a park-like setting. She is jumping with her arms spread out. Behind her are a family of three to the left, and a couple to the right with hula hoops. On either side are orange city buildings.
Lit Lounge
From Jodi-Ann Burey, the host of Lit Lounge event: "Lit Lounge is a prose and poetry salon bringing community and culture together through the literary arts! I’ve been craving something to do in Seattle — AT NIGHT — that combines all my favorite things — chill vibes, a place to lounge and mingle with new and old friends. Come thru!"
This event, Lit Lounge, has ASL interpreters!
Where: The Station Columbia City; 3000 S Alaska St Suite B, Seattle, WA 98108
When: Friday, February 28
Time: 7 pm - 9 pm
What: It is an event where people come together and listen to people telling their stories and poems; the readers will be announced soon!
ID: Light gray background. Large red letters: “lit lounge:” with a black block with white letters: “The People’s Art.” Below the black block, in the fine black letters, is a prose & poetry salon. Hosted by Jodi-Ann Burey.
Virtual Lettering Workshop with Phelan Conheady
Discover the art of creative lettering! Join instructor Phelan Conheady for an engaging virtual workshop where you'll learn fun lettering styles and budget-friendly techniques. Perfect for beginners and enthusiasts alike!
Don’t miss this opportunity to level up your lettering skills from the comfort of your home!
Date: Sunday, February 23rd from 1 PM to 3 PM
Format: Zoom
Cost: $20 per participant
This event is for Deaf, DeafBlind, DeafDisabled and Hard of Hearing participants. Thank you for your understanding.
Access requests, please email art-design@deafspotlight.org.
[ID: Flyer for “Hand Lettering”, with a purple tinted image of a fountain pen and an ink well. Text in white below: “Art & Design Workshop series: Hand Lettering. Zoom Workshop, February 23rd 2025, 1-3PM. For more info, visit DeafSpotlight.org/Art-Design . Questions: Art-Design@DeafSpotlight.org.” The Deaf Spotlight logo is on the top left corner.]
Blues for an Alabama Sky (ASL Interpreted)
In 1930s New York, the hopes of the Harlem Renaissance have been tempered by the realities of the Great Depression. Best friends and artists Angel and Guy dream of a glamorous future but can barely eke out a living in the jazz clubs, while their neighbor Delia and local doctor Sam deal with bombs and break-ins as they try to bring a family planning clinic to the neighborhood. When Angel catches the eye of a handsome newcomer, their clashing values set off a chain of events that will change everyone’s lives. Lyrical and deeply moving, Pearl Cleage’s classic drama will immerse you in the joy, sorrow, and resilience of a society on the brink of change.
Where: Bagley Wright Theater; 155 Mercer St, Seattle, WA 98109
When: Saturday, February 22. The show starts at 2:00 pm.
Seats are reserved for people who need ASL Interpreters. There is an icon indicating which seats are reserved.
ID: Poster for “Blues for an Alabama Sky” with the title in all white capitals on a blue background. Beneath the title is a blue and white image of a woman in fancy dress, sitting on the bottom steps of a marble staircase
Organizational Art Exhibition Community Reception
Organizational Art Exhibition
For the first time ever, Deaf Spotlight proudly presents a unique exhibition showcasing the creativity of its board members, staff and contractors! This special event highlights the artistic talents and passions of the very people who drive our mission forward. Through their artwork and creative expressions, you'll discover not only their incredible skills but also the deep connections and beliefs that inspire their dedication to this organization.
Join us in this opportunity to get to know the creative individuals behind Deaf Spotlight and learn more about the work we do for the Deaf, DeafBlind, DeafDisabled and Hard of Hearing community.
Feb 22 Reception RSVP is now closed due to full capacity. Please make an appointment to visit our exhibition at a later date. Thank you for your understanding.
Where: Deaf Spotlight Art Space, 1517 12th Avenue, Unit 202, Seattle, WA 98122
Featured artists:
Michael Anthony, Board Chair
Phelan Conheady, Graphic Designer
Jennifer Harris, Board Vice Chair
Patty Liang, Executive Director
Kellie Martin, Art & Design Director
Danica Metlay, Operations Director
Rogan Shannon, Deaf Lit Fest Director
ID: Flyer against white background. On left, a column of green pictures with a rubber roller on bottom. In order starting from top in pictures in an alphabetic order: Michael Anthony, Phelan Conheady, Jennifer Harris, Patty Liang, Kellie Martin, Danica Metlay, and Rogan Shannon. On right with text. Deaf Spotlight logo in upper right corner. Top half has vertical black text next to the pictures "Organizational Art Exhibition." Light green text behind: "2025." Bottom half with black text: "February 1st-28th by appointment. 1517 12th Ave, Unit 202, Seattle, WA 98122. For appointments, access, requests & info, please visit: deafspotlight.org/art-design. Questions? Please email: art-design@deafspotlight.org."
Hamilton: The Musical (ASL Interpreted)
A revolutionary story of passion, unstoppable ambition, and the dawn of a new nation.
HAMILTON is the epic saga that follows the rise of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton as he fights for honor, love, and a legacy that would shape the course of a nation. Based on Ron Chernow’s acclaimed biography and set to a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B, and Broadway, HAMILTON has had a profound impact on culture, politics, and education. HAMILTON features book, music, and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, direction by Thomas Kail, choreography by Andy Blankenbuehler, and musical supervision and orchestrations by Alex Lacamoire. In addition to its 11 Tony Awards, it has won Grammy®, Olivier Awards, the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, and an unprecedented special citation from the Kennedy Center Honors.
Where: The Paramount Theater; 911 Pine St, Seattle, WA 98101
When: Sunday, February 16. The show starts at 1:00 pm
Promo code: ASL
ID: Poster for “Hamilton”, the Broadway musical, with a dark star in the center with a silhouette of a person pointing upwards as the tip of the star. The background is muted yellow with faded tet implying old handwritten papers. The title is in white and overlays the star.
Salon of Shame #112
At Salon of Shame, Seattleites read on stage from their worst adolescent writing: middle school diaries, high school poetry, bad homework and unsent letters. Cathartic for readers and hilarious for the rest of us!
When: Tuesday, February 11. Doors open at 7 pm. Show starts at 8 pm
Where: Theatre Off Jackson; 409 7th Ave S Seattle
Discount: Buy a Deaf/Hard of Hearing ticket using the password: wheelbarrow
ASL Interpreters: Jeff Wildenstein and Pam Parham
If you're coming to the show via an annual or lifetime pass, or a general admission ticket, please hit me up and we'll add to the ASL section for you and anyone in your party.
We hope you can get your tickets and come on down! Stay hydrated, and bring a fan!
ID: black background with a pixelated unicorn with front hoofs up in the air on left with rainbow banner behind it.
Organizational Art Exhibition
Organizational Art Exhibition
For the first time ever, Deaf Spotlight proudly presents a unique exhibition showcasing the creativity of its board members, staff and contractors! This special event highlights the artistic talents and passions of the very people who drive our mission forward. Through their artwork and creative expressions, you'll discover not only their incredible skills but also the deep connections and beliefs that inspire their dedication to this organization.
Join us in this opportunity to get to know the creative individuals behind Deaf Spotlight and learn more about the work we do for the Deaf, DeafBlind, DeafDisabled and Hard of Hearing community.
Feb 22 Reception RSVP is now closed due to full capacity. Please make an appointment to visit our exhibition at a later date. Thank you for your understanding.
GALLERY HOURS: Monday to Saturday, 12 pm to 4 pm. Make an appointment to visit our art exhibition.
Where: Deaf Spotlight Art Space, 1517 12th Avenue, Unit 202, Seattle, WA 98122
Featured artists:
Michael Anthony, Board Chair
Phelan Conheady, Graphic Designer
Jennifer Harris, Board Vice Chair
Patty Liang, Executive Director
Kellie Martin, Art & Design Director
Danica Metlay, Operations Director
Rogan Shannon, Deaf Lit Fest Director
ID: Flyer against white background. On left, a column of green pictures with a rubber roller on bottom. In order starting from top in pictures in an alphabetic order: Michael Anthony, Phelan Conheady, Jennifer Harris, Patty Liang, Kellie Martin, Danica Metlay, and Rogan Shannon. On right with text. Deaf Spotlight logo in upper right corner. Top half has vertical black text next to the pictures "Organizational Art Exhibition." Light green text behind: "2025." Bottom half with black text: "February 1st-28th by appointment. 1517 12th Ave, Unit 202, Seattle, WA 98122. For appointments, access, requests & info, please visit: deafspotlight.org/art-design. Questions? Please email: art-design@deafspotlight.org."
The Gold Rush (1925)
The Gold Rush (1925) – Charlie Chaplin’s iconic “Little Tramp” embarks on a hilarious and heartwarming journey. Written, produced, directed by Chaplin who stars as the Lone Prospector, a character who ventures into the Alaskan wilderness during the Gold Rush in search of fortune.
The story follows the Prospector as he faces numerous challenges, including harsh weather, hunger, and encounters with wild animals and criminals. One of the film’s most iconic scenes features Chaplin’s character cooking and eating his own shoe to stave off starvation. The Gold Rush is celebrated for its blend of comedy and pathos, and Chaplin himself considered it one of his best works.
ASL interpretation
Where: The Paramount Theater; 911 Pine St, Seattle, WA 98101
When: Monday, January 27th, doors open at 6pm and show starts at 7pm
To get Tickets, please email info@deafspotlight.org
ID: Vintage movie poster showing a cabin on the edge of a cliff, tipping toward the abyss. Inside the door, there are legs sticking out with a hat and cane falling out of the house. In huge yellow letters “The Gold Rush with Live Orchestra”.
Lit Lounge
From Jodi-Ann Burey, the host of Lit Lounge event: "Lit Lounge is a prose and poetry salon bringing community and culture together through the literary arts! I’ve been craving something to do in Seattle — AT NIGHT — that combines all my favorite things — chill vibes, a place to lounge and mingle with new and old friends. Come thru!"
This event, Lit Lounge, have ASL interpreters!
Where: The Station Columbia City; 3000 S Alaska St Suite B, Seattle, WA 98108
When: Friday, January 24
Time: 7 pm - 10 pm
What: It is an event where people come together and listen to people telling their stories and poems; the readers are Keeonna Harris, Amber Flame and Dujie That.
ID: Black background with red stripe upper part of the poster. All words are in white "Fri Jan 24 7 - 10 pm The Station-CC. Bites. Drank. Word. Vibes.", below says "Lit Lounge: The People Art; a prose & poem salon" Underneath has pictures of hands fingerspellling A-S-L, " asl interpreters confirmed!. Five people in different poses over lapped each other. In background, a dark brown-skinned person in hoodie and sunglasses, posing with name tag "dj >> Dj Topspin." Next is a dark brown-skinned person wearing dark red lipstick and afro with name tag "host >> Jodi-Ann Burey". Below are three people, brown-skinned person with curly hair with name tag "reader >> Amber Flame", light brown-skinned person with bun with name tag "reader >> Dujie Tahat" and then other brown-skinned person with pink shirt and grinning. with name tag "reader >> Keeonna Harris".
The Sound of Music Sing-A-Long (ASL Interpreted)
Grab your lederhosen, practice your best Maria von Trapp impression and get ready to enjoy Rodgers & Hammerstein's The Sound of Music Sing-A-Long! Join us for a screening of the smash-hit 1965 movie musical in glorious, full-screen technicolor, complete with onscreen lyrics. Based on the amazing true story of The Trapp Family Singers, The Sound of Music is a cinematic landmark and winner of five Academy Awards®, including Best Picture. Starring Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer, the film features timeless songs by Rodgers & Hammerstein including "My Favorite Things," "Do-Re-Mi," "Edelweiss,” "Climb Ev'ry Mountain” and more.
Before the film begins, you’ll test your knowledge with movie trivia, and learn how to participate throughout the screening using your complimentary tote bag filled with interactive surprises. You’ll then enjoy the movie with your fellow attendees – costumed nuns, Maria look-alikes and von Trapp children – all singing their hearts out to the classic Rodgers & Hammerstein tunes. Costumes are not obligatory but highly recommended!
Where: The 5th Avenue Theater: 1308 5th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101
When: Sunday, January 12. The show starts at 1:30 pm.
Promo Code: ASL
ID: Film poster for “Rodgers & Hammerstein’s The Sound of Music” with additional text underneath the title: “Sing-A-Long”. The poster shows the iconic scene where Julie Andrews as Maria, stands on the mountain with her arms outspread, with a mountain and lake landscape behind her.
Kimberly Akimbo: The New Musical (ASL Interpreted)
A new musical about growing up and growing old (in no particular order), Kimberly Akimbo is the winner of 5 Tony Awards including Best Musical. It features Tony Award®-winning book and lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire (Shrek), a Tony Award®-winning score by Jeanine Tesori (Fun Home), choreography by Danny Mefford (Dear Evan Hansen) and direction by Tony®-nominated director Jessica Stone.
Kimberly is about to turn 16 and recently moved with her family to a new town in suburban New Jersey. In this “howlingly funny heartbreaker of a show” (The New Yorker), Kim is forced to navigate family dysfunction, a rare genetic condition, her first crush … and possible felony charges. Ever the optimist, she is determined to find happiness against all odds and embark on a great adventure.
Where: The Paramount Theater; 911 Pine St, Seattle, WA 98101
When: Sunday, January 12. The show starts at 1:00 pm.
Promo code: ASL
ID: Poster for “Kimberly Akimbo, a New Musical” with the title in center, white, and a star-studded rainbow logo above it. Underneath it is a back view of a woman with her hands outstretched, holding the logo up. In the background is a rollercoaster. Text above: “Winner - 5 Tony Awards including Best Musical”
Back To The Future: The Musical (ASL Interpreted)
Great Scott! Back to the Future, the beloved, cinematic classic is now a Broadway musical.
Winner of the 2022 Olivier Award for Best New Musical, four WhatsOnStage Awards, including Best New Musical, and the Broadway World Award for Best New Musical, Back to the Future: The Musical is adapted for the stage by the iconic film’s creators Bob Gale (Back to the Future trilogy) and Robert Zemeckis (Forrest Gump) and directed by the Tony Award®-winner John Rando with original music by multi-Grammy® winners Alan Silvestri (Avengers: Endgame) and Glen Ballard (Michael Jackson’s “Man in the Mirror”), alongside hit songs from the movie including “The Power of Love,” “Johnny B. Goode,” “Earth Angel,” and “Back in Time.”
When Marty McFly finds himself transported back to 1955 in a time machine built by the eccentric scientist Doc Brown, he accidentally changes the course of history. Now he’s in a race against time to fix the present, escape the past, and send himself… back to the future. When Back to the Future hits 88mph, it’ll change musical theatre history forever.
Where: The Paramount Theater; 911 Pine St, Seattle, WA 98101
When: Sunday, December 22. The show starts at 1:00 pm.
Promo code: ASL
ID: McLaren car with doors open, lighting bolts behind the car, and there is a building with a clock. Stepping out of the car are two people, one younger person with dark hair in a red vest and blue jeans and the other person, older with white hair, suited in white pants and shirt. Both look shocked. Above them, in bold letters of orange and red, “Back To The Future: The Musical.”
Back to the Future: The Musical (ASL Interpreted)
Great Scott! Back to the Future, the beloved, cinematic classic is now a Broadway musical.
Winner of the 2022 Olivier Award for Best New Musical, four WhatsOnStage Awards, including Best New Musical, and the Broadway World Award for Best New Musical, Back to the Future: The Musical is adapted for the stage by the iconic film’s creators Bob Gale (Back to the Future trilogy) and Robert Zemeckis (Forrest Gump) and directed by the Tony Award®-winner John Rando with original music by multi-Grammy® winners Alan Silvestri (Avengers: Endgame) and Glen Ballard (Michael Jackson’s “Man in the Mirror”), alongside hit songs from the movie including “The Power of Love,” “Johnny B. Goode,” “Earth Angel,” and “Back in Time.”
When Marty McFly finds himself transported back to 1955 in a time machine built by the eccentric scientist Doc Brown, he accidentally changes the course of history. Now he’s in a race against time to fix the present, escape the past, and send himself… back to the future. When Back to the Future hits 88mph, it’ll change musical theatre history forever.
Where: The Paramount Theater; 911 Pine St, Seattle, WA 98101
When: Saturday, December 21. The show starts at 8:00 pm.
Promo code: ASL
ID: McLaren car with doors open, lighting bolts behind the car, and there is a building with a clock. Stepping out of the car are two people, one younger person with dark hair in a red vest and blue jeans and the other person, older with white hair, suited in white pants and shirt. Both look shocked. Above them, in bold letters of orange and red, “Back To The Future: The Musical.”
Blithe Spirit (ASL Interpreted)
An Improbable Farce
When Charles arranges a séance in his home as research for his upcoming novel, scatterbrained psychic Madame Arcati accidentally summons the spirit of his late wife, Elvira—which infuriates his current wife, Ruth. Charles suddenly finds himself caught in a supernatural love triangle and his attempts to fix the situation only make things worse. Filled with sparkling wit and hysterical hauntings, Noël Coward's irreverent classic comedy will provide an otherworldly alternative to your usual holiday fare, and appeal to anyone who ever longed to see Downton Abbey go completely off the rails.
Where: Bagley Wright Theater; 155 Mercer St, Seattle, WA 98109
When: Saturday, December 21. The show starts at 2:00 pm.
Seats are reserved for people who need ASL Interpreters. There is an icon indicating which seats are reserved.
ID: Poster for “Noel Coward’s Blithe Spirit” with the title in white blocks overlaying a gramophone with a spirit floating out of gramophone, holding a martini glass.