Deaf public speaker, Nathan Jesper, has arrived at his venue, desperately late. However, as he launches into his speech, he soon realizes that things are not what they seem.

A new play by Edmonton-based Deaf performer and writer Chris Dodd, Deafy is a tragicomedy that weaves spoken English, ASL and subtitles—which leads the audience on an unexpected journey of discovering what it really means to belong.

Run time: Approximately 60 minutes

Content warnings: Strong adult language, themes of death and self-harm

Age recommendation: 14+

Photo credit: Marc Chalifoux