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I just watched The Eight: Reindeer Monologues.

It is fully in ASL with English voice over and closed captions.

I thought the writing was great, the acting was phenomenal (idk about the voice acting. My computer was on mute), and the editing...but overall, it was a good show. It's not for everyone; it's a story about sexual assault. It explores the different way people respond to allegations: from active support and passive support, to dismissal and denial, to guilt and shame. I was hesitant to watch it because it was advertised as a dark comedy about sexual harassment, but I'm glad I did. I thought they handled the challenging themes well despite the inherent goofiness of the characters and settings they chose to tell their story with.

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Poster has art of a cussing reindeer in sunglasses. Alternating green, red, and brown text says:

Deaf Austin Theatre presents The Eight: Reindeer Monologues. Staring the DAT board of directors.

A dark, dark Christmas comedy written by Jeff Goode. Virtually streamed through Stellar Dec 21-28. Get virtual tickets today! www.deafaustintheatre.org

Poster designed by Melinda Schallau The Eight: Reindeer Monologues is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com

Recommend for ages 18 and up

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Theater

Sources: SigningSavvy, Lifeprint, ASLDeafined

[Image ID: theater in American Sign Language. Both hands in A handshape alternately circle down and away from the torso. Movement is illustrated by arms that are translucent green and blue in different stages of the sign.

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New

Sources: SigningSavvy, Lifeprint, ASLDeafined

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The sign for new in American Sign Language. Both hands in bent open B handshape. Dominant hand scrapes across the palm of the base hand and up following the curve of the hand. Movement is illustrated by arms that are translucent blue, purple, and pink in different stages of the sign. Background is transparent.

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Have you done "frog?" If not, can you please? Thank you!

Thanks for the suggestion! I hop you like it

Frog

Sources: SigningSavvy, Lifeprint, ASLDeafined

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Frog in American Sign Language. Hand in a mini O hand shape that only uses the thumb, index, and middle finger rests the back of the hand under the chin, palm facing down. Mini O flicks out into U handshape twice. Movement is illustrated by hands that are translucent green and blue-green in different stages of the sign. Frog face is green.

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Petitions - UK Government and Parliament

Petition: Add British Sign Language to the national curriculum

We want the Government to add BSL to the school curriculum by making it a core subject for all students. British Sign Language is used by ar

this is a petition to add british sign language to the claimnational curriculum. if you could sign (uk residents only) or reblog that would be really helpful :)

Surgery

Sources: SigningSavvy, Lifeprint, ASLDeafined

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Surgery in American Sign Language. Hand in A handshape drags thumb against base hand in open B handshape. Movement is illustrated by arms that are translucent green and blue in different stages of the sign.

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Kamala

[Image ID: Kamala Harris's sign name. Hand in a 3 fingered O handshape twists and opens in a 3 handshape with palm facing signer. Hands are blue line art. Kamala is written along the thumb. End ID]

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Happy Kwanzaa

Kwanzaa

Sources: National Black Deaf Advocates, SigningSavvy, Lifeprint, ASLDeafined

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The sign for Kwanzaa in American Sign Language. Both hands in L handshape swoop away from each other and middle finger flicks up to end in 3 handshape. Palm can be oriented towards or away from signer; this image shows them facing away. Movement is illustrated by arms that are translucent red and green in different stages of the sign. Background is translucent.

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Grow

Sources: SigningSavvy, Lifeprint, ASLDeafined

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The sign for grow in American Sign Language. Base hand around dominant hand in flat O handshape. Dominant moves up and opens to 5 handshape. Movement is illustrated by arms that are translucent blue, purple, and pink in different stages of the sign. Background is white.

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Bone

Sources: Lifeprint, ASLDeafined

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Bone in American Sign Language. Both hands in bent V handshape, palms facing signer, tap at the wrists. Hands and arms are bones with a black outline.

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