Unveiling... ASL Power!
ASL Night in Austin TX (March 29, 2012) was a complete success... so, what's next? Watch Awti's video announcement to find out! To view with captions: First play the video, then click on the "up" arrow, in the bottom right-hand corner! |
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How was this year's ASL Night 2012 a complete success?
- Most major genres of ASL literature were represented: Storytelling, Poetry, Jokes, Improv with Audience Participation, and Songs.
- English voice interpretation was only provided for the MC's introduction to each performance - no voiceover accompanied the performances themselves. This format showcased the rich power of ASL, allowing the audience to enjoy each performance to its fullest. At the same time, it provided a brief intro to each performance, allowing audience members newer to ASL to be kept in the loop.
- One of ASL Night 2012's goals was to include youths; we're proud to say that the youngest performer (Jewel Rocha) was 10 years old, and a blast to watch!
- There was something for everyone! Young and old, from those learning ASL to veteran members of the ASL community.
- The show was SOLD OUT, all 148 tickets!! Over $1,500 was raised, allowing AFU to fund opportunities increasing interpreting students' immersion/exposure to the Deaf community. If you came to ASL Night, pat yourselves on the back - YOU are making that happen!
S P E C I A L T H A N K S !
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ASL Friends United
Ron Stevens - President
Shelby Mitchusson - Event Coordinator Katie Fox - Volunteers Coordinator Austin Andrews - Co-Coordinator Keith Doane - Vice President Emily Anderson - Faculty Officer Misty Morris - Faculty Office Denitra Taylor - Treasurer Couldn't Have Done it Without... Stephen Orsak - Technician
Jeremy Weston - Interpreting Services THE AUDIENCE!!! |
Performers (in order of appearance)
Franky Ramont
Ann Horn Barbie Parker Jewel Rocha Jeremy Weston Lee Godbold Ritchie Bryant Emily Perzan Misty Morris Marquette Laquey Lee Godbold Theron Parker David Simmons Austin Andrews |
