february 2024
Shake It Up!
For Off the Grid Missions
Sunday, March 24, 2024 | Captain Quackenbush’s Cafe
Join Deaf Austin Theatre (DAT) on a powerful, meaningful journey of supporting another Deaf organization at an upcoming fundraising event in Austin. Off-The-Missions (OTG) is a global humanitarian aid organization filling the gap in disaster-response by providing Deaf and HOH people with critical life-saving resources in high-risk and disaster-stricken regions across the world – the only Deaf organization in the world. In dedication to this noble cause, DAT will be hosting this exceptional show, with a talented group of artists, who will bring an insight of humanity, joy, and inspiration through poetry, songs, essays, and most importantly, awareness. This show is not to be missed!
Directed by Russell Harvard
UPCOMING theatre Production: May 2024
Tiny Beautiful Things
By Nia Vardalos, Cheryl Strayed
May 10-26, 2024 | Sterling Stage Austin, 6134 E Hwy 290, Austin, TX 78752
Based on the bestselling book by Cheryl Strayed and adapted for the stage by Nia Vardalos, Tiny Beautiful Things personifies the questions and answers that “Sugar” was publishing online from 2010-2012. When the struggling writer was asked to take over the unpaid, anonymous position of advice columnist, Strayed used empathy and her personal experiences to help those seeking guidance for obstacles both large and small.
Tiny Beautiful Things is a play about reaching when you’re stuck, healing when you’re broken, and finding the courage to take on the questions that have no answers.
Warnings: Please be advised that “Tiny Beautiful Things” has strong language and discusses the themes of depression, drug abuse, sexual assault and physical abuse. The play is recommended for adults.
Directed by Brian Cheslik
2UPCOMING theatre Production: may/june 2024
Chronicles of a Black DeafBlind Girl: A Dating Journey
Written and performed by Ashlea Hayes
May 30 – June 2, 2024 | Sterling Stage Austin, 6134 E Hwy 290, Austin, TX 78752
Ghari is a 30-something year old woman whose life has just begun. Everything is new. She’s moved to a new city, learned a new language, started a new career, and is newly single. Join Ghari as she navigates her “new normal” and tackles the dating world…while DeafBlind…and Black.
Streaming, Saturday, June 1st at 2pm
Directed by Brian Cheslik
UPCOMING theatre Production: july/august 2024
Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella
In collaboration with Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma
In association with ZACH Theatre
July 30-August 4th | Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma
The enchanting, Tony-nominated musical fairytale that places a spell on audiences of all ages. In an innovative approach with Deaf Austin Theatre and performed simultaneously and seamlessly in English and American Sign Language, Rodgers & Hammerstein’s CINDERELLA showcases your favorite tunes, including “In My Own Little Corner,” “Impossible” and “Ten Minutes Ago,” in this funny, modern adaptation from the delightful Broadway revival. Add a dash of romance, a splash of stage magic –and POOF! – you’re guaranteed to have a ball!
Directed by Brian Cheslik & Michael Baron
This event is in person only.
UPCOMING theatre Production: september 2024
DAT Short Play Festival
Theme: An Alley
Friday September 13th-21st | Virtual through Stellar
Join us as we showcase Deaf playwrights and original new works. During the DAT Short Play festival, we will premiere six new short plays written by Deaf playwrights, all taking place in an alleyway.
DAYS BETWEEN US
Written by Heba Toulan
Directed by Andres Flash Otalora
DUMPSTER DIVING
Written by Joshua Castille & Robert Roth
Directed by Joshua Castille
MATCHMAKER
Written by Beth Louise Johnson
Directed by Andrew Morrill
SYRINGE
Written by Raymond Luczak
Directed by TK Sylvester
THE DEAF TABLE
Written by Garrett Zuercher
Directed by Dr. Brian Cheslik
WANDS HAVE MORE FUN
Written by Allison Fradkin
Directed by Sandra Mae Frank
UPCOMING theatre Production: october 2024
DAT Halloween Gala
Join us for a fundraising costume gala to raise money for Deaf Austin Theatre. There will be entertainment, music, food, and drinks. We will also be unveiling our 2025 season during the evening. Want to find out what we are doing in 2025? Want to support Deaf artists and enjoy a great evening out? Come and join us for a spooky good time!
UPCOMING theatre Production: December 2024
The Eight: Reindeer Monologues
By Jeff Goode
December 21-28, 2024 | Stellar Online Streaming
A dark, dark Christmas comedy. Scandal erupts at the North Pole when one of Santa’s eight tiny reindeer accuses him of sexual harassment. As mass media descends upon the event, the other members of the sleigh team demand to share their perspectives, and a horrific tale of corruption and perversion emerges, which seems to implicate everyone from the littlest elf to the tainted Saint himself. With each deer’s confession, the truth behind the shocking allegations becomes clearer and clearer. …and murkier and murkier.
Warning: This show deals with adult themes, including sexual assault and child molestation, and is not recommended for those under age 16.
Directed by Brian Cheslik