DIVING INTO ASL POETRY

“Weeping Sister Willow”

Behind The Scenes: Weeping Sister Willow ASL Poem

December 4, 2022

Eric Epstein and I had so much fun exploring the layers of my ASL poem Weeping Sister Willow. These conversations gave me a chance to reflect on my creative process and unpack the visual rhythm, emotion, and sign play embedded in the piece. Watch the video above to join our conversation and experience the poem in a new way.

Eric brings a brilliant linguistic lens to ASL literature—check out his work at signplaying.com for more insight into ASL poetics and performance.

Live Ideas: The Deaf Community

Terrylene talks about Deaf Arts

New York Live Arts Celebrates Oliver Sacks

May 15, 2013

Panelists: Teresa Curtin, Lewis Merkin, Terrylene Sacchetti and Aaron Kubbey

Moderated by Janice Rimler

As part of a festival celebrating Oliver Sacks’ 80th birthday, Terrylene stepped into the world of A Kind of Alaska, as bringing Deborah to life through a Deaf lens. This performance directed by Kimberly Weild, was a unique convergence of literature, neuroscience, and Deaf arts.

In the discussion that follows, I reflect on my interpretation of Sacks’ work, drawing from my lived experience and lifelong commitment to Deaf storytelling and performance. It was a deep, layered process—one that invited me to fully immerse in the narrative while expanding the possibilities of Deaf-centered theater.

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