ICODA PROGRAMS - Story•N•Sign

When we learn to appreciate our differences… IMAGINE what we can accomplish!

What is Story-N-Sign?

Let us entertain you! Story-N-Sign Touring Theatre was created in 1995 to bring the magic of signed theatre to the hearing population. A professional troupe of performers who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Hearing perform a collection of short stories, poems and mimes. This program focuses on the unique integration of American Sign Language and Spoken English. Audience members come away from these performances with an enriched sense of Deaf Culture.

Which Show works best for you?
Classic All Ages                                                 Run time: 35 minutes         Price: $325
This show performs classic well-know fairytales and poems. Audience members are taught how to sign common words and phases.

Sign With Me -  K-3rd                                           Run time: 45 minutes         Price: $350
This kid friendly version encourages signing-along-with-us to songs and nursery rhymes. The children will have fun understanding how the ear works by using colorful parts of the ear. We finish with a question/answer period.

Let’s Communicate  - 4th-12th grade                    Run time: 1 hour                  Price: $400
This show includes an introduction to Sign Language and Deaf Culture. Students and adults will participate in Improvisational games and “visual vernacular” activities! They will simulate how sound travels through the ear. There is a question/answer period at the end.

Holiday Specials                                                 Run time: 30 minutes         Price: $300
Offered only during seasonal times, this show is a fun break in the day. Get spooked during October or meet our elves at Christmas time.

*All performances can be altered in length and customized to best fit your needs.

ENHANCE YOUR CURRICULUM!

Meets State Goal 27: Understanding the role of the arts in civilizations, past and present!

Long before American Sign Language was introduced in the 1800’s, Deaf people had to rely on creating their own Visual communication methods.  Thus, establishing a unique ability that has been passed on from generation to generation to convey their ideas through their art, body language and facial expression.

ENJOY learning how the visual arts and American Sign Language intertwine.
ENRICH your students’ lives with a rare look into the world of Deafness and hearing loss.
ENTERTAINING!  Students will be exposed to Deaf literature performed in American Sign Language and spoken English.
Interested in booking Story-N-Sign for your next event?
Fill out our Performance Request Form
or contact Gina Matzkin, Outreach Coordinator.