Upper ID: teal background with cut out silver stars with Deaf Spotlight logo with “10” as a cake topper on a cake stand. Text: “2011” and “2021” next to the cake.
Happy 10th Anniversary, Deaf Spotlight!
ID: a black and white flyer with a group of campers and staff on the right side. Text on left side in white, “2016. Creative Arts Camp. With Brett Gramer.”
2016: Creative Arts Camp
Deaf Spotlight has been around for more than a decade, and we’re celebrating all that we’ve done! Let’s take a look back to 2016, when we launched our first ever Creative Arts Camp, a day camp for Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and KODA youth to have hands on experiences with art. In this video, we’ve compiled some of our favorite images from the summer. We also interviewed Brett Gramer, one of our amazing campers about the experience.
ID: a black and white flyer with smaller teal and white flyer for “God of Carnage” inset on the right side. Text on left side in white, “2015, Theatrical Production: God of Carnage. With Aimee Chou & Reggie Scott, Deaf Actors”. The flyer inset is for the play, with an image of a white swing set outline on bottom with the Seattle skyline in black behind the swing set. Text on smaller flyer: “Deaf Spotlight Presents God of Carnage By Yasmina Reza, Translated by Christopher Hampton, Directed by Ryan Schlecht. April 16-19 & 24-25, 2015. Seattle, WA”.
2015: God of Carnage
Our 10th anniversary series continues with a look back at 2015’s production of God of Carnage by Yasmina Reza. Aimee Chou and Reggie Scott both acted in the production, and we checked in with them to get some reflections on the process all these years later. Aimee and Reggie discuss their work with Deaf director Ryan Schlecht and some impactful moments from the show, plus they share some of their favorite lines and moments. We’ve also gathered some archival images and materials from the production. Take a walk down memory lane with us!
Creative Team
Patty Liang, Producer
Ryan Schlecht, Director
Buddy Elledge, Marketing Director
Alex Grennan, Light Designer & Stage Manager
Thor Anderson, Set Designer
Ali McGraw, Photographer
Ensemble
Anna Bracilano
Aimee Chou
Reggie Scott Billy
Seago
ID: a black and white flyer, with a black background and text in white. A slightly slanted white bar runs across the top with a thinner one on the bottom. Text on left side: “2014: Art & Design History with Brittany Castle & Kellie Martin, Deaf Artists”. A circular black and white photo on the right side shows Brittany and Kellie standing next to each other, slightly leaning towards each other. Behind them is a wall showing different pieces of artwork.
2014: Art & Design Evolution
Let’s go back in time to 2014 and celebrate our work in visual art and design. In this video, Brittany Castle & Kellie Martin reflect on their time with Deaf Spotlight and their experience of producing work alongside other Deaf and Hard of Hearing creators. We’ve also gathered images from our past galleries… take a walk down memory lane with us!
[ID: the playcard for ‘Broken Spokes’ in front of a black background with white bars on top and bottom. White text on left side of the playcard: “2013; ‘Broken Spokes’: the very first theatrical production. With Ryan Schlecht, Katie Roberts, Howie Seago, and Jeremy Quiroga.” ]
Consider making a donation in honor of Deaf Spotlight's 10th anniversary to continue hosting theatrical productions, festivals and workshops featuring new, and original films by Deaf playwrights!
2013: Broken Spokes, the very first Theatrical Production
In honor of Deaf Spotlight’s 10th anniversary, we’re taking a stroll down memory lane! This time, let’s head back to 2013. In this video, we’re talking with the cast and crew of Broken Spokes by Willy Conley, our very first theatrical production. Watch actors Katie Roberts, Howie Seago, Jeremy Quiroga, and director Ryan Schlecht reflect on the process of the show and their favorite moments. They also discuss their careers as Deaf artists, the benefits of working alongside other Deaf creatives, and more!
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Creative Team
Patty Liang, Producer
Ryan Schlecht, Director
Nat Wilson, Consultant
Danni Keller, Prop Master
Jason Tang, Photographer
Libby Stanley, House Manager
Maggie Lee, Light Designer
Shawn Broderick, Set Designer
Buddy Elledge, Marketing Director
Dawn Rose, Volunteer
Ensemble
Katie Roberts
Howie seago
Jeremy Quiroga
Backstage Crew
Anna Bracilano
Elizabeth Rothman
Lori Seago
Abbey Willman
Alex Grennan
ID: black background with white slashes and white text: “2012, THE VERY FIRST SEATTLE DEAF FILM FESTIVAL, SDFF EXPERIENCE WITH MICHAEL ANTHONY.” SDFF 2012 Poster.
2012: Seattle Deaf Film Festival Director's Perspective
Take a look at Michael Anthony, Seattle Deaf Film Festival Director, who oversees past 3 festivals. He started as a committee volunteer and technical director for the 2nd Seattle Deaf Film Festival handling film submissions and film screenings.
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Consider making a donation in honor of Deaf Spotlight's 10th anniversary to continue hosting film festivals featuring new, and original films by Deaf filmmakers!
ID: black background with white slashes and white text: “2011, THE BEGINNING OF SEATTLE DEAF FILM FESTIVAL WITH ROB ROTH, HOWIE SEAGO AND JASON PLOURDE.” SDFF 2012 Poster.
2011: Seattle Deaf Film Festival
It all begins with Seattle Deaf Film Festival! Rob Roth, Howie Seago and Jason Plourde shared stories how did the SDFF took place and how did it led to the inception of Deaf Spotlight!
Enjoy!
SDFF 2012 Committee:
Dan Brubaker
Buddy Elledge, Graphic Designer
Jena Floyd
Paul Glaser
Brendan Gramer
Rod Jex, Ticket Sales
Joshua Jones
Patty Liang, Festival Director
Jerrel Mathern, Technical Coordinator
Jason Plourde, Festival Consultant
Rob Roth, Founder
Howie Seago, Founder
Marilyn Smith
Jason Tang, Photographer
Napal Tesfai, Volunteer Coordinator
Libby Stanley, Ticket Sales