OPEN STAGE is an immersive performing arts experience—that features professional artists as well as community members—designed to cultivate the arts and amplify visibility in underrepresented communities. American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation (sign-to-voice and voice-to-sign) provided by: Kathleen D. Taylor Performers 🎭: All performers are welcome and involvement of deaf artists is encouraged. At the event, submit your name (instructions below), if selected, you will have 3 minutes to share your piece. Sign-up Instructions: In an effort to make this event accessible to the deaf community, all artists will need to sign-up at the event before 7pm and if selected, will meet with an ASL interpreter before 8pm. Pieces that contain words or lyrics should be accompanied by a printout (font size: 14) for the interpreter. Tickets available through Eventbrite link provided. *No one will ever be turned away due to financial difficulty, just contact us beforehand.