Seasonal
ISM II
ISM II is the sequence of the original ISM created by the VOCA Ensemble. The new VOCA Ensemble of Deaf and Hard of Hearing (HoH) BIPOC individuals will share their true stories and experiences in American Sign Language (ASL) when exposed to societal “isms”, discriminatory practices, and oppression. As a result of social change, they express hope and freedom through Deaf Hip Hop culture: music, dance, poetry, multimedia, and storytelling.
PRODUCTION DETAILS
Venue
Atlas Performing Arts Center
Category
Social Impact: Hip-Hop
Starts
Ends
Season
2023–2024
ISM II, conceived and directed by Michelle Banks, choreographed by Tara Miles, a further episode of the original ISM created by the VOCA Ensemble.
Ran November 29 to December 17, 2023. Theater Lab II, Atlas Performing Arts Center.
The VOCA Ensemble of Deaf and hard of hearing BIPOC individuals shared their true stories and experiences in American Sign Language when exposed to societal “isms”, discriminatory practices and oppression. As a result of social change, they express hope and freedom through Deaf Hip Hop culture: music, dance, poetry, multimedia and storytelling.
Deaf, hard of hearing and hearing audiences had simultaneous access to ASL and spoken English.
Tee Carter
Ensemble Member
Harmony Baniaga
Ensemble Member
Dominique Williams
Ensemble Member
Kaye Fernandez
Ensemble Member
Ameena Patterson
Ensemble Member
Jordan Island
Ensemble Member
