Going Clubbing: Deaf Theaters and Clubs of France
"So, how many times did you go out clubbing while you were on your 'study abroad'?" Truthfully, twice! Though not in the way you might be thinking of. Deaf theaters and clubs have been a key aspect of Deaf culture in multiple countries. However, small communities and the primary use of social media as a means to connect with other Deaf people means that the prevalence of these theaters and communities has dwindled. These experiences I had in France with Deaf theaters and clubs were the first interaction I'd ever had with those spaces, and both were unforgettable and incredibly enjoyable. Express Yourself: The International Visual Theater I'd previously heard only of Deaf theaters in the US, like Deaf West and National Theater of the Deaf. They're not as well known as mainstream theaters around the world, but sometimes they come into the spotlight, as Deaf West did a few years ago with their showing of "Spring Awakening" entirely in si...