The play questions some basic assumptions about relationships and communication and what makes us human. Florissant Valley Community College's production challenges some theatrical conventions as well. Every role on stage is played by a voice actor and an actor performing sign language. The production is part of the SIUE's Disability Awareness Day. It will be performed at 1 p.m Wednesday in the Meridian Ballroom of the Morris University Center.
Admission is free.
Liz Tarpey, assistant to the provost and vice chancellor for student affairs, saw the play when it was done originally in September. She immediately began making arrangements to bring it to campus. I had never seen a production that had that level of interaction between the deaf and hearing actors. Plus, I really liked the play. It was a comedy, it was entertaining, and the audience loved it.