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"Journeys of Identity," a new play by Garrett Zuercher, brings to life the story of Thomas Gallaudet, founder of the nation's first school for the Deaf, Laurent Clerc, its first teacher and Alice Cogswell, its first student as they struggle to overcome the obstacles and prejudices faced by Deaf Americans in 1817. "Journeys of Identity" will premiere at Connecticut's Old State House on Oct. 14, 15 and 17. This new play chronicles the creation of American Sign Language and the American School for the Deaf - events that transformed the nation's attitudes on Deafness and education in the U.S.
"Journeys of Identity" has been written to be performed in the unique award-winning style of theatre created by the National Theatre of the Deaf where every word is seen and heard by the entire audience. Thursday, Oct. 14, has been designated American School for the Deaf Day by Governor M. Jodi Rell. The first general public performance will be on Friday, Oct. 15 at 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., followed by a 1 p.m. Sunday matinee and 4 p.m. afternoon performance on Oct. 17.
There is a special discount ticket price of $8 for students and seniors while general admission is $15 and includes a tour of the Old State House. Tickets can be purchased at The Bushnell box office by calling 860-987-5900. Groups of 10 or more should call 860-236-4193. For more information visit Connecticut's Old State House for more information on ticket sales and prices.
As the seat of Connecticut State government for most of the 19th century, the Old State House provided the backdrop for discourse on issues of the day, and historic acts that helped shape the state and set examples of democracy in action for the nation to follow. Two such examples: Governor Oliver Wolcott's 1818 proclamation that forever changed the conversation about Deafness and Deaf education in America, and the Connecticut General Assembly's 1819 legislation that offered the first public support of its kind to what we now know as the American School for the Deaf.
"Never before has the story of Thomas Gallaudet, Alice Cogswell and Laurent Clerc been both spoken and signed so vibrantly and in a place so closely connected to it," said Bill Bevacqua, director of communications. "Since its days as our state capitol, Connecticut's Old State House has stood as a symbol that people united in a common purpose can overcome differences in background, ideology and even language to serve the public good. The birth of ASD and American Sign Language is an amazing example of that, and we are proud to have story told once again within our walls."
"Journeys of Identity," a new play by Garrett Zuercher, brings to life the story of Thomas Gallaudet, founder of the nation's first school for the Deaf, Laurent Clerc, its first teacher and Alice Cogswell, its first student as they struggle to overcome the obstacles and prejudices faced by Deaf Americans in 1817. "Journeys of Identity" will premiere at Connecticut's Old State House on Oct. 14, 15 and 17. This new play chronicles the creation of American Sign Language and the American School for the Deaf - events that transformed the nation's attitudes on Deafness and education in the U.S.
"Journeys of Identity" has been written to be performed in the unique award-winning style of theatre created by the National Theatre of the Deaf where every word is seen and heard by the entire audience. Thursday, Oct. 14, has been designated American School for the Deaf Day by Governor M. Jodi Rell. The first general public performance will be on Friday, Oct. 15 at 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., followed by a 1 p.m. Sunday matinee and 4 p.m. afternoon performance on Oct. 17.
There is a special discount ticket price of $8 for students and seniors while general admission is $15 and includes a tour of the Old State House. Tickets can be purchased at The Bushnell box office by calling 860-987-5900. Groups of 10 or more should call 860-236-4193. For more information visit Connecticut's Old State House for more information on ticket sales and prices.
As the seat of Connecticut State government for most of the 19th century, the Old State House provided the backdrop for discourse on issues of the day, and historic acts that helped shape the state and set examples of democracy in action for the nation to follow. Two such examples: Governor Oliver Wolcott's 1818 proclamation that forever changed the conversation about Deafness and Deaf education in America, and the Connecticut General Assembly's 1819 legislation that offered the first public support of its kind to what we now know as the American School for the Deaf.
"Never before has the story of Thomas Gallaudet, Alice Cogswell and Laurent Clerc been both spoken and signed so vibrantly and in a place so closely connected to it," said Bill Bevacqua, director of communications. "Since its days as our state capitol, Connecticut's Old State House has stood as a symbol that people united in a common purpose can overcome differences in background, ideology and even language to serve the public good. The birth of ASD and American Sign Language is an amazing example of that, and we are proud to have story told once again within our walls."