The double-sensory style enables hearing audiences to see words as they are spoken. The National Theatre of the Deaf was the first theater company to perform in all 50 states and has spurred the creation of more than 40 theaters of the deaf throughout the world. It is the oldest continually producing touring theater in the United States and one of only a handful of American touring theaters still in existence. The Theatre of the Deaf received a Tony Award for theatrical excellence in 1977. It tells the story of a wild, young, fantasy-spinning liar who is transformed into a repentant seeker of life's truths.
Participants are welcome to bring their own skates or rollerblades.
Event sponsors hope it will attract area residents who remember Monday night skate sessions at the Downs Skate Rink on Wheeling Island. Wheeling Jesuit employees and students are also encouraged to attend. Music from the 1960s, '70s and '80s will be featured and refreshments will be available. The Wheeling Downs Skate Center is also a sponsor for this event. For further information, contact Diana or Patty at 233-4640 during office hours.