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Beyond Sound: Sign Language Poetry & Wordplay

Beyond Sound: Sign Language Poetry & Wordplay In-Person

How do you rhyme in sign language? Can you create puns with just your hands?

In this mini-class led by Eric Epstein, you will learn sign language has many different types of wordplay. Additionally, you will see the poetry of Dr. Seuss, Emily Dickinson, and Shakespeare conveyed in sign language.

No prior knowledge of sign language is needed! In ASL with voice interpreting

This presentation is part of the NEA Big Read: NTID, celebrating Deaf History Month. For more information: www.rit.edu/ntid/performing-arts/big-read-ntid

For more information about Eric, visit www.signplaying.com.

Date:
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
Time:
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Time Zone:
Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
Location:
Central - Kate Gleason Auditorium
Library:
Central Library
Audience:
  Adults     Families     Seniors     Teens  
Categories:
  Department - Arts & Literature     NEA Big Read 2023     Lecture  
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