1S1 THEATRE
DEAF-LED INNOVATIVE WORKS
"Deaf-led projects by culturally and linguistically Deaf professional artists are so rare in Canada. In order to build authentic bridges of intercultural exchanges between Deaf and hearing communities, it is vital for Deaf artists to have a say - or be empowered and supported in telling our own stories - rather than being portrayed in ways
we have been systemically perceived."
Dawn Jani BirleyÂ
Artistic Director​
project in development
To A Flame is an innovative, feminist reinterpretation of Edgar Allan Poe's The Fall of the House of Usher by one of Canada's most celebrated playwrights, Erin Shields. In her dark and evocative narrative, three sisters one Deaf, one Black, and one white - have been abandoned in a derelict house for 25 years. From this eerie confinement, the drama unfolds, compelling us to confront the forces that shape identity, grant power, and imperil survival.
1s1 theatre
1S1 Theatre, founded in 2019, is a distinctive theatre company specialising in multifaceted storytelling that connects with both Deaf and hearing audiences. We cultivate a collaborative environment where signing and non-signing creatives work together to challenge mainstream theatrical norms and reimagine storytelling, creating a unique theatre experience.
