1991 ASL Literature Conference Presentation: Michelle Banks
Channel: RIT Libraries
Date: 2019-07-26

Summary by Dr. Karen Christie. Workshop at the 1991 ASL Literature Conference by Michelle Banks titled "African American Sign Language in Visual Theatre." 
A videotape of a performance in Black Sign Language will be shown. Following the video, a group discussion lead by Michelle Banks will focus on how to use African American Sign Language in theatre and the importance of preserving Black Sign Language (from the program book). In addition, this summary was provided by Michelle Banks. The Onyx Theatre Company production of "For Colored Girls Who Considered Suicide When the Rainbow is Enuf" by Ntozake Shange and directed by Jaye Austin Williams involves deaf and hearing women of color telling their stories about their sufferings associated with oppression, racism, and sexism in society. This performance entails the combination of poetry, drama, music, and dance. The production is performed in American Sign Language (ASL) and spoken English simultaneously. Visual description: Michelle Banks, an African American woman is wearing a green headband and has curly shoulder-length hair. She is wearing a long-sleeved green shirt with green and white print slacks. She is in the classroom in front of a white screen.
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