Beyond Sound: Sign Language Poetry and Wordplay

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White man with short light brown hair and black t-shirt signs tiger.

How do you rhyme in sign language? Can you create puns with just your hands? In this mini-class led by RIT/NTID alumnus Eric Epstein, you will learn sign language has many different types of wordplay. Additionally, you will see the poetry of Dr. Seuss, Emily Dickinson, and Shakespeare conveyed in sign language. No prior knowledge of sign language needed! Presented in ASL with voice interpreting. To register, visit: https://calendar.libraryweb.org/event/10459870

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

This event is part of Big Read: NTID celebrating Deaf History Month


Contact
Joan Naturale
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When and Where
April 15, 2023
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Room/Location: Pittsford Community Library, Fisher Meeting Room, 24 State St., Pittsford, NY 14534
Who

Open to the Public

Interpreter Requested?

Yes

Topics
deaf community
diversity
experiential learning
partnerships
performing arts